Construction
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 4
Contact number
+971 (0) 4 374 2800About
Provided by CMS
CMS was one of the first firms to recognise construction law as a specialist area and create a dedicated team over 30 years ago. The team in the UAE is one of the foremost construction teams in the country with an extensive and impressive client base. They are experts in UAE construction and have excellent construction capability and expertise across the Middle East and Africa.
Unique Client Base
Their lawyers are recognised for their track record in advising on the largest, most technically complex projects in the region and for successfully resolving associated major domestic and international disputes. They act for employers, contractors and consultants, which gives a 360 degree view of the industry and the best practices.
- Government agencies - Government of Ras Al Khaimah Wastewater Agency, Government of Ras Al Khaimah Waste Management Agency, ZonesCorp
- Developers - Gulf Data Hub, Global Student Accommodation, Acropole
- Contractors - Bester Generacion, KAMCO General Contracting
- Consulting firms – Mott MacDonald, Ernst & Young, Obermeyer
- Oil and gas multinationals - Lukoil, Eni, Dragon Oil, Petrobras, Bowleven, Gazprom Neft
- Major family conglomerates – Al Ghurair, Al Hokair Group, Sabban Group, Al Rajhi Group
- Private equity houses - Abraaj Group
Chambers Review
The Dubai office of CMS maintains a strong focus on construction issues in sectors such as hospitality and energy. The firm is able to advise on both transactional and contentious work and possesses a wealth of experience acting for contractors. Its lawyers are also skilled in acting on construction disputes related to oil and gas projects.
Work Highlights
- CMS represented Técnicas Reunidas Saudia for Services and Contracting, as the main contractor on a gas plant being developed in Saudi Arabia, in an GBP8 million dispute with one of its subcontractors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at CMS have great experience and a very good track record in construction matters. They always get great feedback from the top construction companies for their work."
"It is a strong team that provides detailed and fast advice. They are very responsive. The advice also takes into account the details and makes sure each point is addressed."
"I receive first-class service from CMS. I have full confidence that they have the expertise to properly manage whatever complex issue arises."
"The CMS team offers exceptional service and client care. They are a very high-quality team."
"The lawyers at CMS have great experience and a very good track record in construction matters. They always get great feedback from the top construction companies for their work."
"It is a strong team that provides detailed and fast advice. They are very responsive. The advice also takes into account the details and makes sure each point is addressed."
"I receive first-class service from CMS. I have full confidence that they have the expertise to properly manage whatever complex issue arises."
"The CMS team offers exceptional service and client care. They are a very high-quality team."
Notable Practitioners
Greg 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.
"Greg is fantastic. He has great input in each meeting. He is constructive and does not waste time. He is always constructive and his understanding of the UAE is great."
"Greg is a highly recommended lawyer."
"He is very responsive to queries and does a good job."
"Greg Sibbald has a down-to-earth demeanour and is easy to get on with. He is very diligent and has a very good work ethic."
Ranked Lawyers at
CMS
United Arab Emirates
Clients
Provided by CMS
Abraaj Group
Bester Generacion
Ernst & Young
Fawaz Al Hokair Group
Gulf Data Hub
RAKWA
ZonesCorp
Industries
Provided by CMS
Construction
Energy
Hotels & Hospitality
Infrastructure
Real Estate Development
Waste
Wastewater
Water