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Squire Patton Boggs

Construction

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Squire Patton Boggs

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Construction - United Arab Emirates

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

From its UAE base, the Squire Patton Boggs construction team advises a range of clients, including international and local contractors as well as sovereign governments and government agencies. It is also noteworthy for its handling of several cases outside the Middle East, including in the CIS region. The firm is noted for its skill in litigation and arbitration mandates. It is well placed to assist with cross-border matters, leveraging the strengths of the firm's other Middle Eastern offices in Riyadh and Beirut.

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Strengths

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  • Squire Patton Boggs is knowledgeable in construction and has extensive experience. They offer realistic and practical advice that allows us to strategise for the anticipated or desired outcome.

    Construction respondentGlobal

  • Squire Patton Boggs has a highly agile team of specialists, a class-leading knowledge of the law and client service running through every facet of the team’s approach.

    Construction respondentGlobal

  • SPB brings strong regional knowledge and a commercially-minded approach to construction disputes in the UAE, with a very strong ability to handle complex and technically sophisticated matters.

    Construction respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Thomas P Wilson
    Thomas P Wilson

    Thomas P Wilson

    Thomas Wilson is a US lawyer who has been based in the UAE for more than two decades. He is widely acknowledged as a leading figure in the market, with sources highlighting his wealth of experience representing clients in significant multi-jurisdictional disputes. He is a regular counsel to sovereign states in the Middle East and CIS and regularly undertakes arbitrations conducted under the auspices of the DIAC.

    • Thomas Wilson is a very experienced construction lawyer. He is a good and sensitive advocate, very charming and a very capable lawyer.

      Construction respondentGlobal

    • Tom is a very good advocate.

      Construction respondentGlobal

    • Thomas Wilson is very organised and client-focused.

      Construction respondentGlobal
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  • Ravinder Bhullar
    Ravinder Bhullar

    Ravinder Bhullar

    Ravinder Bhullar is an esteemed lawyer who is widely acknowledged for his considerable strengths across a range of construction disputes. He is based in Dubai and is particularly skilled at representing contractors before the DIAC. He has further experience representing government departments.

    • I rate him highly. He is knowledgeable about construction disputes, has been in Dubai for long time and understands how the local environment works.

      Construction respondentGlobal

    • Ravinder Bhullar is a very smooth and unflappable operator. He keeps on the level at all times.

      Construction respondentGlobal
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