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Construction - United Arab Emirates

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Trowers & Hamlins is home to a full-service construction practice comprising lawyers based in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The group acts on a range of non-contentious matters and international arbitration proceedings, advising major high-profile clients, including employers, sponsors and contractors. The team has extensive experience acting for energy companies on construction issues arising from their projects across the region. It is also frequently active on construction matters in Bahrain, leveraging Trowers' longstanding presence on the island.

Work Highlights

  • Trowers & Hamlins advised BEEAH on construction of the Jawaher Boston Medical District in Sharjah.

Strengths

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Whether advising on cross-border agreements, regulatory challenges or structuring commercial transactions, Trowers approaches each matter with clarity and a deep understanding of our industry.

Construction respondent
Global

What sets Trowers & Hamlins apart is its ability to combine legal excellence with a strong understanding of the client’s commercial objectives.

Construction respondent
Global

The Trowers team has a very good commercial sense and pragmatic approach. They are very solution-driven and willing to think outside the box to achieve the ultimate goals of the client.

Construction respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Hasan Rahman
2
Hasan Rahman
2
Band 2

Hasan Rahman assists clients with various contractual and non-contentious construction issues, including the negotiation of contracts. He is based in Abu Dhabi, and his recent work encompasses matters in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain as well as the UAE.

Hasan Rahman possesses a tremendous ability to take a complex matter and break it down for the business to digest.

Hasan has been brilliant at working to tight deadlines. He is very commercial and responsive.

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Cheryl Cairns
3
Cheryl Cairns
3
Band 3

Cheryl Cairns possesses considerable expertise in construction disputes across the region, with a particular focus on Oman and Bahrain. She is adept at handling engineering disputes, especially matters concerning delay issues.

Cheryl Cairns is very supportive, responsive and clear in her answers.

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5
Karie Akeelah
5
Band 5

Karie Akeelah has considerable experience assisting clients with contentious construction matters, acting for a range of employers and contractors.

Karie approaches each case with a deep understanding of the law and a practical, solution-oriented mind set. She is always quick to provide clear and thoughtful advice.

Her attention to detail contributes to high quality results. She is incredibly responsive, always ready to address questions and provide support.

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U
Magda Kofluk
U
Up and Coming

Magda Kofluk is an increasingly noteworthy lawyer who is active on a wide range of construction disputes work. She recently joined Trowers & Hamlins after leaving Stephenson Harwood.

I would highly recommend Magda Kofluk as a skilled dispute resolution lawyer.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Trowers & Hamlins LLP

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United Arab Emirates

Construction
Cheryl Cairns
F
Cheryl Cairns
F
Foreign expert for Oman
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Construction: Dispute Resolution
Cheryl Cairns
3
Cheryl Cairns
3
Band 3
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5
Karie Akeelah
5
Band 5
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U
Magda Kofluk
U
Up and Coming
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Construction: Non-contentious
Hasan Rahman
2
Hasan Rahman
2
Band 2
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