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.

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 and Bahrain as well as the UAE.

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.

Christopher Cross is an experienced construction partner who is well versed in providing advice to developers and other stakeholders on multimillion-dollar projects across the GCC.

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

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.

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.

Abu Dhabi-based Euan Lloyd heads the construction and infrastructure team. He regularly assists clients with the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts and is also noted for his in-house experience at an international engineering company.

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.

Abu Dhabi-based Sarah Hudson heads the Middle East construction practice at Linklaters. She regularly advises high profile clients on the structuring and procurement aspects of construction projects.

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 is recognised as an active adviser to various renewable energy clients on the construction aspects of their regional projects. He is based in the Dubai office of Bracewell.