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Ibaad Hakim

Ibaad Hakim

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Ibaad Hakim is an Abu Dhabi-based partner in the firm’s Energy and Infrastructure practice. Ibaad’s practice focuses on high-end oil and gas, infrastructure and power projects, many of which are project financed. His practice covers the entire lifecycle of a construction and engineering project — from procurement strategy and contract drafting/negotiation to claims advice and dispute resolution. His experience spans a wide range of procurement models, including traditional, design and build, EPC/turnkey, construction management and collaborative contracting.

In addition, Ibaad advises sponsors, government agencies, contractors and consultants on standard form contracts, including FIDIC, NEC, JCT, ICE and IChemE, as well as EPC, ECI, DBOM, BOT/BOOT and PFI contracts and bespoke agreements, in connection with a wide range of industries and jurisdictions.

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Construction: Non-contentious - United Arab Emirates

Band 4
Band 4

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Ibaad Hakim is a dual-qualified lawyer in England & Wales as well as Pakistan. He is active on a variety of non-contentious construction matters, with recent experience handling matters in the oil and gas, infrastructure and real estate sectors. He recently joined Paul Hastings after leaving White & Case.

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  • Ibaad Hakim is an excellent, practical and commercially sensible lawyer.

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