Construction - United Arab Emirates
What the team is known for
Simmons & Simmons leverages its strong international footprint to assist clients with both disputes and transactional mandates in the UAE. The firm regularly acts on behalf of construction companies and contractors. Its lawyers are particularly noted for their wealth of experience in large construction and infrastructure disputes. The team also advises on issues throughout the MENA region, acting for an impressive international client base.
Strengths
"The team is very responsive and attuned to the client’s legal and commercial objectives."
"Simmons & Simmons has extremely experienced partners who are willing to take a practical, hands-on approach so the client is well advised and represented."
"The Simmons team is excellent at very quickly gaining an understanding of complicated and technical issues which allows the legal team and technical experts to work together seamlessly."
"The team is very capable and good at responding."
Notable practitioners
Beau McLaren is well regarded for his formidable contentious construction practice, and noted for his particular experience handling arbitrations conducted under ICC rules. His acts for hospitality clients as well as transportation groups. "Beau is a very capable construction partner who knows the region very well." "Beau is very focused on strategies to deliver optimum results for the client."
