Construction: Dispute Resolution
United Arab Emirates
11 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Antonios Dimitracopoulos
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by BSA LAW
Global
Practice Areas
Arbitration
Litigation
Construction
Career
Antonios has been practising in the UAE since 1995, initially with Clifford Chance and subsequently with Al Tamimi & Co. before joining BSA as a partner in 2007. He specialises in commercial disputes primarily arising out of construction and real estate projects, acting commonly for major international contractors on matters involving general consultancy and dispute resolution.
Professional Memberships
• Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales (1994)
• Solicitor-Advocate (Higher Courts Civil Proceedings) (2017)
• Registered Arbitrator, Dubai International Arbitration Centre (2007)
• Accredited Fellow (FCIArb) of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (2016)
• DIFC Courts Registered Practitioner (Part 2) (2007)
Publications
•UAE International Arbitration Chapter for Chambers Global Law & Practice, 2017 edition
•The Legal 500 & IHL Comparative Guide Legal Guide to Arbitration, November 2017, The Legal 500 & The In-House Lawyer
•How reasoned arbitration awards and expert opinions may help prevent Article 257 of the Penal Code being triggered, June 2017, Lexis Nexis Middle East
•Awarding legal costs in arbitration: A UAE perspective, CIArb E-Solver, 2016
•European and Middle East guide to Litigation, Arbitration and ADR, May 2016, Meritas
•Proposals for a subcontractor’s escape from a conditional clause, June 2015, Construction Law International – IBA
Chambers Review
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Construction: Dispute Resolution - United Arab Emirates
Band 5
Individual Editorial
Antonios Dimitracopoulos of BSA Law is acclaimed by the market for his depth of expertise in UAE construction law. Based in Dubai, he often acts for contractors and subcontractors on arbitrations relating to delay claims. He also has extensive experience in engineering disputes.
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