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Vinson & Elkins LLP

Construction

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Vinson & Elkins LLP

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Construction - United Arab Emirates

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Vinson & Elkins fields a compact team in Dubai which has extensive experience acting on high value construction disputes. It is especially noted for its advice on construction matters in the context of major oil and gas, utilities and transport infrastructure projects, both within the UAE and elsewhere in the Middle East. The core team in Dubai is supplemented by the additional expertise of lawyers based in London and Houston.

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Strengths

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  • Vinson & Elkins is highly experienced and can understand even the most complex construction issues.

    Construction respondentGlobal

  • It is a highly experienced team that is well versed in dealing with complex international matters.

    Construction respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Nabeel Ikram
    Nabeel Ikram

    Nabeel Ikram

    Nabeel Ikram heads the MENA disputes team. He is a long-standing Dubai-based lawyer who is widely recognised for his many years of experience. He is especially well versed in disputes involving engineering and construction issues.

    • We rely on Nabeel for his commercial pragmatism and shrewd analysis. We feel we are in safe hands with him to help us protect the business.

      Construction respondentGlobal

    • Nabeel Ikram is a very strong technical lawyer. He knows his stuff, and he's incredibly smart and experienced.

      Construction respondentGlobal
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