Construction
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 2
Contact number
+971 4 4267100Chambers Review
This team draws praise for its strengths in non-contentious mandates, regularly advising on big-ticket infrastructure projects. From its Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices, the firm frequently serves oil and gas clients and has complementary expertise acting for financial institutions on the financing of major construction projects. Its lawyers have notable experience concerning the construction and operation of district cooling plants and renewable energy projects. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm continued to advise TAPI Pipeline Company on non-contentious issues arising from the construction of a major gas pipeline crossing through Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is extremely knowledgeable and comes with various suggestions to assist with negotiations. They are available whenever we need them."
"They have an impressive ability to deal with the most complex of transactions."
"They're always available and go above and beyond for the client and the project. They are excellent lawyers and commercially astute."
"The team is extremely knowledgeable and comes with various suggestions to assist with negotiations. They are available whenever we need them."
"They have an impressive ability to deal with the most complex of transactions."
"They're always available and go above and beyond for the client and the project. They are excellent lawyers and commercially astute."
Notable Practitioners
Sachin Karia is an experienced construction lawyer based in Dubai. He works with a number of major energy clients on a variety of projects. He is especially well versed in procurement agreements and PPP contracts.
"Sachin is an insightful construction lawyer."
"Sachin Karia is one of the top legal advisers I work with."
Alex 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. He recently relocated to London after many years based in Abu Dhabi.