Construction: Non-contentious | Global

Jon Nash is an Abu Dhabi-based lawyer who possesses considerable depth in the market, with over two decades of experience in advising clients on construction contracts and infrastructure projects. He regularly acts as counsel to both sponsors and lenders. He is Dentons' Middle East managing partner.

Inaamul Laher heads the firm's Middle East transactional construction practice from Abu Dhabi. He advises on contractual issues pertaining to the construction of projects in the oil and gas, infrastructure and power sectors.

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 heads Reed Smith's Middle East offices and is strongly experienced in arbitrations and contractual construction mandates.

Gurmeet Kaur is a prominent lawyer in the non-contentious construction market, particularly with regard to her work advising international clients on infrastructure projects.

Hasan Rahman assists clients with various contractual and non-contentious construction issues, including the negotiation of contracts. He is based in Abu Dhabi, and his recent work encompasses matters in Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain, as well as the UAE.

Nicholas Kramer is an accomplished lawyer with substantial experience in the non-contentious aspects of construction projects. He is especially adept in the energy and infrastructure spaces. He joined Greenberg Traurig in September 2025 after leaving Norton Rose Fulbright.

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

Stuart Jordan is adept at advising on the drafting of EPC contracts relating to energy projects. He is particularly skilled in handling issues relating to developments across the oil and gas value chain. Noted for his focus on Middle Eastern construction projects, he recently relocated to Dubai from Baker Botts' London office.

Tom Swarbrick of Bracewell LLP receives strong market praise for his work. He is recognised as an active adviser to various renewable energy clients on the construction aspects of their regional projects.

Abu Dhabi-based Sarah Hudson heads the Middle East construction practice at Linklaters, having joined the firm from White & Case at the start of 2024. She regularly advises high-profile clients on the structuring and procurement aspects of construction projects.