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Construction - United Arab Emirates

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper is a well-regarded law firm with a strong footprint in the Middle East. The firm maintains a leading construction team in Dubai, with deep expertise in contentious mandates. The team frequently advises developers and contractors, with further experience in acting for energy companies. Its lawyers are noted for assisting clients with high-profile construction matters in sectors such as transportation, infrastructure and oil and gas.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper represented Cardno Middle East in a USD15 million ICC arbitration against the Iraqi Central Bank following the termination of a construction contract.

Strengths

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The team are able to efficiently synthesise a significant volume of issues and documents, and are able to handle deeply complex and complicated matters with ease.

Construction respondent
Global

The team displays outstanding commitment and strategic insight. DLA has a lot of experience and skill in complex disputes.

Construction respondent
Global

They are accessible, eager to dive into new business lines and very keen to help us work through various regulatory and commercial issues.

Construction respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Mackenzie
3
Andrew Mackenzie
3
Band 3
Andrew 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.

He is very assured. We are very satisfied with his performance to date.

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Suzannah Newboult
3
Suzannah Newboult
3
Band 3

Suzannah Newboult is praised by sources for her strong capabilities in arbitrations before the ICC. She regularly advises on disputes arising from the construction of various public utility projects.

Suzannah Newboult is always available and her advice is timely, relevant and commercial.

Suzannah is very strong, a pleasure to work with. She's bright, highly capable and very commercial.

Suzannah is extremely sharp and is without a doubt a top operator. We have complete faith that our matters are in the best hands possible when Suzannah is handling them.

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Construction: Dispute Resolution
Andrew Mackenzie
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Andrew Mackenzie
3
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Suzannah Newboult
3
Suzannah Newboult
3
Band 3
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