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Construction: Dispute Resolution | Global
United Arab Emirates
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: An Introduction
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a rapidly evolving nation on the Arabian Peninsula, has transforme...
Authored by Horizons & Co Law Firm, Areen Jayousi, Ali Al Zarooni
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Eminent Practitioners
- Mark BlanksbyClyde & Co LLP
- Michael GroseClyde & Co LLP
Band 1
Erin Miller Rankin Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer12 Years Ranked
Michelle Nelson Reed Smith17 Years Ranked- Jonathan H SutcliffeK&L Gates
Band 2
Alex Bevan Shearman & Sterling LLP9 Years Ranked- Claire Miller Beale & Co (Middle East)6 Years Ranked
- Stephen Burke Addleshaw Goddard LLP11 Years Ranked
- Thomas P Wilson Squire Patton Boggs12 Years Ranked
- Charles LilleyBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
- Paul D TaylorEversheds Sutherland (International) LLP - Dubai
- Richard DaviesBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Band 3
Alain Farhad Mayer Brown LLP7 Years Ranked- Ali Al Zarooni Horizons & Co Law Firm10 Years Ranked
Bevan Farmer Addleshaw Goddard LLP10 Years Ranked- Ian Dalley Dentons9 Years Ranked
Kim Rosenberg Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer8 Years Ranked- Mark H Raymont Pinsent Masons LLP12 Years Ranked
- Ravinder Bhullar Squire Patton Boggs13 Years Ranked
Sachin Kerur Reed Smith14 Years Ranked
Suzannah Newboult DLA Piper Middle East LLP7 Years Ranked- Beau McLarenSimmons & Simmons
- Cameron CuffeAshurst
- Matthew HeywoodMantle Law
- Nick CarnellTaylor Wessing (Middle East) LLP
Band 4
Andrew Mackenzie DLA Piper Middle East LLP10 Years Ranked
Antonios Dimitracopoulos BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLC13 Years Ranked- Dean O'Leary BLK Partners1 Years Ranked
- Dean Ryburn Dentons2 Years Ranked
- Jed Savager Pinsent Masons LLP2 Years Ranked
Joseph Chedrawe Covington & Burling LLP1 Years Ranked- Lyndon Richards Beale & Co (Middle East)1 Years Ranked
- Mark Wilson Kennedys1 Years Ranked
Michael Turrini White & Case LLP9 Years Ranked
Nabeel Ikram Vinson & Elkins LLP11 Years Ranked- Paul Coates Clifford Chance LLP4 Years Ranked
- Randall Walker Hogan Lovells (Middle East) LLP1 Years Ranked
- Amir GhaffariGHAFFARI PARTNERS
- Cheryl CairnsTrowers & Hamlins
- Nick OuryHerbert Smith Freehills
- Paul SucklingDWF (Middle East) LLP
- Thanos KarvelisCharles Russell Speechlys
Up and Coming
- Greg Sibbald CMS (UAE) LLP1 Years Ranked
- Nesreen Osman Pinsent Masons LLP1 Years Ranked
Slava Kiryushin HFW1 Years Ranked- Suzannah Fairbairn Dentons1 Years Ranked
- Alexa HallClyde & Co LLP
- Daniel XuKing & Wood Mallesons
- Jennifer PatersonK&L Gates
- Richard DupayBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Associates to watch
All Lawyers profiles
Eminent Practitioners
- Mark BlanksbyClyde & Co LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Eminent Practitioners
- Michael GroseClyde & Co LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
1 Erin Miller Rankin
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedErin Miller Rankin is a highly accomplished lawyer who frequently acts on international construction disputes for clients such as contractors and engineering firms. Her work in the UAE includes representing major regional and international entities in ICC arbitrations.1 Michelle Nelson
Reed Smith | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked"Michelle Nelson stands out as an exceptional lawyer with a unique blend of extensive legal knowledge and astute business sense. Her capacity to navigate intricate legal issues with clarity and her knack for explaining complex legal concepts plainly make her a standout in her field."
Band 2
2 Alex Bevan
Shearman & Sterling LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedAlex Bevan is a highly regarded lawyer with experience in an array of contentious construction issues, including arbitrations arising within the oil and gas sector. He also advises clients on claims relating to EPC contracts and extension of time matters.2 Claire Miller
Beale & Co (Middle East) | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked"She is simply outstanding and one of the best and most pleasant lawyers I've ever worked with. She is always calm under pressure and provides reassuring legal guidance that is second to none."2 Stephen Burke
Addleshaw Goddard LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked"He is one of those rare individuals who has a natural instinct and ability to cross-examine witnesses with precision. He is just a phenomenal advocate and also has practical problem-solving skills."2 Thomas P WilsonSquire Patton Boggs | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedThomas Wilson is an accomplished lawyer who has a wealth of experience representing clients in significant multi-jurisdictional disputes, including high-stakes ICC and DIAC arbitrations.- Charles LilleyBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2
- Paul D TaylorEversheds Sutherland (International) LLP - Dubai | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2
- Richard DaviesBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Alain Farhad
Mayer Brown LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedAlain Farhad of Mayer Brown represents a varied client list in construction arbitration proceedings concerning issues such as delay, disruption and variations. He assists developers and contractors as well as major oil and gas companies.3 Ali Al ZarooniHorizons & Co Law Firm | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedManaging 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 ICC and DIAC.3 Bevan FarmerAddleshaw Goddard LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedA Dubai-based lawyer, Bevan Farmer is well versed in international construction arbitrations, including DIAC and ICC proceedings. Frequent clients of his include developers, contractors and subcontractors. He splits his time between Dubai and Doha.3 Ian DalleyDentons | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedIan Dalley is a dual-qualified lawyer and engineer who utilises his experience to advise clients on significant construction disputes, including those held before the ICC. He is now a part-time consultant, having stepped down as Abu Dhabi managing partner in 2023.3 Kim RosenbergFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedKim 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.3 Mark H RaymontPinsent Masons LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedMark 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 acting for several major property developers, in addition to other high-profile clients.3 Ravinder BhullarSquire Patton Boggs | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedRavinder 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 in representing contractors before the DIAC.3 Sachin KerurReed Smith | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedSachin Kerur splits his time between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. He is highly knowledgeable in infrastructure construction projects, both on the contentious and non-contentious sides. He heads Reed Smith's Middle East offices and is strongly experienced in arbitrations and contractual construction mandates.3 Suzannah Newboult
DLA Piper Middle East LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedSuzannah Newboult is praised by sources for her strong capabilities in arbitrations before the DIAC. She advises on the construction aspects of various public utility and retail projects.- Nick CarnellTaylor Wessing (Middle East) LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Andrew MackenzieDLA Piper Middle East LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedAndrew 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.4 Antonios Dimitracopoulos
BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLC | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedAntonios Dimitracopoulos 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.4 Dean O'Leary
BLK Partners | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedDean O'Leary is a well-known figure and one of the most experienced construction lawyers currently active in Dubai. He is well versed in the rules of all major arbitral fora and is capable of acting for employers, contractors, subcontractors and a variety of other stakeholders.4 Dean RyburnDentons | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked"He has the capacity to digest huge amounts of information, reads a tribunal well and anticipates points before they arise. His construction knowledge is top-notch and he delivers results. Dean is a safe pair of hands to deal with the largest and most difficult cases."4 Jed SavagerPinsent Masons LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedJed Savager assists clients with construction contracts and any contentious work which follows, particularly within the energy and infrastructure sectors. He has experience in ICC and UNCITRAL arbitrations.4 Joseph Chedrawe
Covington & Burling LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedJoseph Chedrawe is the senior dispute resolution lawyer in Covington & Burling's Dubai office. He has extensive experience in construction cases, which includes arbitration proceedings arising from the early termination of contracts. He is frequently called upon to assist with disputes relating to the construction of energy plants as well as major infrastructure projects.4 Lyndon RichardsBeale & Co (Middle East) | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedLyndon Richards is a well-regarded lawyer who represents clients in both contentious and non-contentious work. He is well versed in assisting engineering companies, contractors and design consultancies with a wide range of issues.4 Mark Wilson
Kennedys | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedMark Wilson heads the Dubai-based construction team at Kennedys. He is especially notable for his expertise in construction-related insurance claims, with further experience handling a variety of other construction disputes.4 Michael Turrini
White & Case LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedMichael Turrini is an adept lawyer who assists clients with construction mandates originating across the GCC. He is well versed in an array of construction disputes, including those related to real estate and infrastructure projects.4 Nabeel Ikram
Vinson & Elkins LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedNabeel Ikram is widely recognised for his longevity in the market and is especially well versed in disputes involving engineering and construction issues.4 Paul Coates
Clifford Chance LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedDubai-based Paul Coates is the partner in charge of Clifford Chance's Middle East construction disputes practice. He is well respected within the market and has considerable experience relating to contentious construction issues in the energy sector.4 Randall Walker
Hogan Lovells (Middle East) LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedRandall Walker is a recent joiner at Hogan Lovells who previously practised at King & Spalding. A seasoned construction disputes partner, he has notable experience defending employers against claims brought by contractors.- Thanos KarvelisCharles Russell Speechlys | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 4
Up and Coming
U Greg Sibbald
CMS (UAE) LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedGreg Sibbald enters the ranking table in recognition of his increasingly high-profile construction disputes work. He represents several multi-jurisdictional clients in arbitration and litigation proceedings arising out of large-scale energy and infrastructure matters.U Nesreen OsmanPinsent Masons LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedNesreen Osman has experience counselling on construction disputes occurring across the GCC and wider Middle East. She regularly acts for contractors in their disputes with subcontractors and employers.U Slava Kiryushin
HFW | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedUp-and-coming lawyer Slava Kiryushin is best known for his handling of construction disputes in the oil and gas space, with further experience concerning infrastructure matters. He joined HFW in May 2023 after leaving DWF.Key sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Property, Construction and InfrastructureU Suzannah FairbairnDentons | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedSuzannah Fairbairn is an up-and-coming lawyer with experience acting for architects, government entities, commercial banks and petrochemicals companies on an array of cases stemming from the construction of assets as diverse as airports and sporting venues.- Daniel XuKing & Wood Mallesons | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Up and Coming
- Richard DupayBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Up and Coming
Associates to watch
Amr OmranFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Construction: Dispute Resolution2024 | Associates to watch | 3 Years RankedAmr Omran enters the ranking table in recognition of his assistance with a variety of contentious construction matters. He frequently represents contractors and engineering companies in arbitration.