Construction
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 1
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Chambers Review
Freshfields has an acclaimed construction practice which continues to be highlighted for its experience in major engineering projects. Its lawyers often assist with issues such as the structuring and negotiation of contracts, procurement matters and risk management. The firm also has strong international capabilities which allow it to act on a wide array of cross-border matters, with the Dubai team often drawing upon disputes expertise based in other Freshfields offices worldwide.
Strengths
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"Freshfields has a well-experienced and established team. They offer quick response times."
"It's an excellent team with strength in depth. Seemingly, nothing is beyond their capabilities. Each matter is approached with forensic precision, with each member of the team having clearly defined areas of responsibility in which they excel."
"Freshfields is the standout law firm for complex disputes in the Middle East. They are very proactive."
"With their talent and industry knowledge, the Freshfields team is fully equipped to handle the most complex cases. They are very responsive, making sure deadlines are met, no matter how challenging they are."
"Freshfields has a well-experienced and established team. They offer quick response times."
"It's an excellent team with strength in depth. Seemingly, nothing is beyond their capabilities. Each matter is approached with forensic precision, with each member of the team having clearly defined areas of responsibility in which they excel."
"Freshfields is the standout law firm for complex disputes in the Middle East. They are very proactive."
"With their talent and industry knowledge, the Freshfields team is fully equipped to handle the most complex cases. They are very responsive, making sure deadlines are met, no matter how challenging they are."
Notable Practitioners
Erin Miller Rankin is a highly accomplished lawyer who frequently acts on international construction disputes for clients such as contractors and engineering firms. Her work in the UAE includes representing major regional and international entities in ICC arbitrations.
"Erin is an exceptional talent who gets the job done."
"Erin Miller Rankin remains the standard that others aspire to."
"She is a true leader on a global level who always provides a first-class level of service. She maintains a clear vision of the endgame, and is able to adopt a refreshingly straightforward and no-nonsense approach to the realities of resolving complicated disputes."
"She is a highly experienced, commercially astute and pragmatic individual. Erin is tenacious on behalf of her clients."
"Erin is a well-known and well-regarded construction lawyer."
Kim Rosenberg has fast become a go-to lawyer in Dubai for international construction disputes. She is frequently mandated to carry out high-profile and multi-jurisdictional investigations for a broad client base including significant names in the infrastructure sector.
"Kim Rosenberg is an all-rounder. She is really good with technicality, with the law, her team and her clients."
"She is a fantastic lawyer. Highly recommended."
"Kim provides a holistic approach and attention to detail."
"Kim Rosenberg is a clever lawyer who easily navigates through disputes."
Amr Omran enters the ranking table in recognition of his assistance with a variety of contentious construction matters. He frequently represents contractors and engineering companies in arbitration.
"Amr Omran quietly and calmly goes about being an exceptional lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Freshfields
United Arab Emirates