Construction: Dispute Resolution | Global

Mark Blanksby is a Dubai-based lawyer who is well recognised throughout the market for his longevity and depth of practice in construction issues. Alongside his non-contentious work, he is particularly well equipped to handle contentious issues, most significantly arbitrations, including before the DIAC.

Michael Grose is a distinguished lawyer who possesses considerable strength in contentious construction projects. Based in Dubai, he has particular experience in handling arbitrations.

Erin Miller Rankin is a highly accomplished lawyer who frequently acts on international construction disputes for clients such as contractors and engineering firms. She has further experience advising clients on the impact of new legislation on proposed projects.

Jonathan Sutcliffe has been based in Dubai for many years, during which time he has amassed huge experience in a wide variety of high value and highly sensitive construction claims. He is well versed in advising employers and contractors, as well as other notable stakeholders such as litigation funders.

Michelle Nelson is a significant lawyer in the market who divides her time between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. She is a leading disputes lawyer who is frequently active on significant arbitration proceedings as well as cases heard before the DIFC Courts. She is typically to be seen representing contractors and subcontractors.

Stephen Burke is consistently praised by clients for his strengths in arbitration, including matters conducted under ICC and UNCITRAL rules. He is highly esteemed both for his considerable advocacy capabilities as well as his admirable drafting skills, with sources often citing him as a leading construction lawyer in the Middle East.

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.

Claire Miller is a seasoned lawyer who is managing partner of Beale & Co's Dubai office. She is an esteemed figure in the market who is widely known for her deep experience in construction disputes, particularly arbitrations, concerning issues such as defects, prolongation and delay. She regularly acts for contractors.

Kim Rosenberg has fast become a go-to lawyer in Dubai for international construction disputes. She is frequently mandated to carry out high profile and multi-jurisdictional investigations for a broad client base, including significant names in the infrastructure sector.

Michael Turrini heads the UAE construction team. He has wide-ranging experience acting for sovereign governments and their state-owned entities on a wide variety of construction disputes relating to issues such as delay, termination and disruption. In addition to his disputes work he is also well versed in the drafting of construction contracts, with experience acting for developers.

Paul Taylor utilises his broad experience of the Middle East to advise on cross-border construction disputes, including cases concerning delays and disruptions. He recently joined Al Tamimi as its regional head of arbitration, having left Eversheds, where he was Dubai managing partner and head of construction.

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.

Richard Davies has extensive knowledge of both the contentious and non-contentious aspects of construction mandates, in which he often represents lenders and contractors. Well respected among peers for his multifaceted practice, he also has strengths in building and ancillary contracts, as well as arbitrations. He joined Addleshaw Goddard in January 2026 after leaving BCLP.

Managing partner Ali Al Zarooni is a much-esteemed Emirati disputes lawyer who is noted for his frequent handling of high-value construction litigation cases. He is equally well versed in major international arbitrations conducted under the auspices of such institutions as the DIAC.

Andrew Mackenzie is a Dubai-based lawyer who is highly skilled in representing contractors and developers across the full range of construction disputes. He is especially prolific in acting on cases held before the DIFC Courts.

Cameron Cuffe represents an impressive list of clients, including project companies, contractors and subcontractors, in construction arbitrations conducted under all major institutional rules.

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.

Dean Ryburn heads Dentons' construction practice in the Middle East. He is sought after for his extensive experience in acting for clients in arbitration proceedings to resolve high value and complex disputes arising out of construction projects.

Mark Raymont is an esteemed lawyer who is deeply knowledgeable in engineering and construction arbitrations. He leads the firm's construction disputes team in Dubai, and has experience of acting for several major property developers, in addition to other high profile clients.

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.

Nick Oury is a respected figure who leads the firm's regional contentious construction practice. Based in Dubai, he is widely recognised for his skills in arbitration, with extensive experience assisting with disputes arising from the construction of power plants and industrial facilities. His clients include international oil and gas companies, construction contractors and real estate developers.

Sachin Kerur splits his time between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. He is highly knowledgeable in infrastructure construction projects, on both the contentious and non-contentious sides. He is strongly experienced in arbitrations and contractual construction mandates.

Suzannah Newboult is a leading lawyer who is highly experienced assisting with contentious construction proceedings in the UAE and further afield. She is regularly active on matters with industry-wide importance.

Alexa Hall works on a range of arbitrations, and her disputes practice is complemented by her experience in assisting with the non-contentious aspects of large-scale infrastructure projects.

Jed Savager assists clients with construction contracts and any contentious work that follows, particularly within the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Nesreen Osman has experience in counselling on construction disputes occurring across the GCC and wider Middle East. She regularly acts for contractors and developers.

Randall Walker is a seasoned construction disputes partner who has notable experience in defending employers against claims brought by contractors. He divides his time between Dubai and Riyadh.

Ron Nobbs is a seasoned practitioner in the construction law space who recently relocated to the Dubai office, having previously been based in London. He has a wealth of experience advising international contractors and developers on high value disputes in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Aimy Roshan is gaining increasing prominence in the construction disputes arena. She draws strong praise from sources and is noted for her experience relating to construction projects located in Oman and the UAE.

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.

Greg Sibbald is well recognised for his increasingly high-profile construction disputes work. He represents several multi-jurisdictional clients in arbitration proceedings arising out of large-scale infrastructure matters.

Jennifer Paterson formerly practised as a barrister in London prior to relocating to Dubai. She is notable for her lead roles representing employers, and is increasingly visible on the firm's major Middle East construction cases.

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

Luka Kristovic-Blazevic heads the Middle East arbitration team, with deep experience representing clients in high-value construction cases and providing pre-arbitration support. In addition to his work as counsel, he also has further experience acting as an arbitrator.

Mark Wilson heads the Dubai-based construction team at Kennedys. He is especially notable for his expertise in construction-related insurance claims, leveraging Kennedys' leading global profile in the insurance sector, with further experience in handling a variety of other construction disputes.

Patrick Stone has a good reputation among his peers in the Dubai legal market. He heads the Fenwick Elliott team in the Middle East and is well versed in the representation of clients in construction arbitrations, as well as in the provision of pre-action advice.

Slava Kiryushin of HFW is best known for his handling of construction disputes in the oil and gas space, with further experience concerning infrastructure matters. He is additionally noted for his in-house experience in the oil and gas sector.

Suzannah Fairbairn has extensive experience acting for architects, government entities, commercial banks and petrochemicals companies on an array of cases stemming from the construction of airports and other assets.

Thanos Karvelis is a seasoned construction partner with a wealth of experience in acting for developers, contractors and other stakeholders in multimillion-dollar disputes.

Daniel Xu is noted for his frequent work on behalf of Chinese clients. He is frequently to be seen advising on international arbitration proceedings and litigation arising from construction projects. He recently joined Hourani & Partners after leaving Eversheds Sutherland.

Gerard Moore is an increasingly noteworthy construction disputes lawyer based in the Dubai office of Mayer Brown. He offers considerable experience acting for employers, contractors and subcontractors on cases arising from the construction of shopping malls, energy projects and residential developments across the Middle East.

Hasan El Shafiey has notable strengths in international arbitration. With particular experience in construction disputes, he is increasingly well regarded for his capabilities in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. He recently joined Galadari after leaving DLA Piper.

Jeremy Munce is a rising star in the construction team who is noted for his considerable experience representing contractors, as well as his lead roles on a number of major arbitrations.

Leonie Sellers is an up-and-coming partner at Fenwick Elliot. She has wide-ranging experience acting for well-known developers and contractors on disputes arising out of the construction of large-scale projects, including those relating to residential real estate and transport infrastructure.

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.

Amr Omran is recognised for his assistance with a variety of contentious construction matters. He frequently represents contractors and engineering companies in high-stakes arbitration proceedings.

Meghan Devine is a senior associate who is frequently noted by interviewees as a major asset to the Dentons construction disputes team. She is regularly called upon to assist with high-value claims and is increasingly visible in the market.

Senior associate Stephen Rigby has experience in advising on numerous significant construction disputes, including matters arising during the development of hotels and resorts.