Construction
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 3
Contact number
+971 4 393 7001Chambers Review
Pinsent Masons frequently draws praise for its MENA region construction expertise, with considerable knowledge of renewable energy and infrastructure projects. The firm's Dubai office offers a full-service construction practice, capable of assisting with transactional matters as well as major disputes. Its lawyers are also particularly skilled in construction matters arising in the hospitality, energy and technology sectors.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons represented a leading UAE property developer in a series of arbitrations (with a cumulative value of more than AED1 billion) resulting from its role on two major construction projects in Dubai.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pinsent Masons is very pragmatic. They engage well with us as clients and they are good strategists."
"The team is able to navigate their clients through all aspects of a bidding process. They offer a strong capability to handle complicated issues; they are strong on technical, legal and strategic matters."
"Pinsent Masons is very pragmatic. They engage well with us as clients and they are good strategists."
"The team is able to navigate their clients through all aspects of a bidding process. They offer a strong capability to handle complicated issues; they are strong on technical, legal and strategic matters."
Notable Practitioners
Gurmeet Kaur is a prominent lawyer in the non-contentious construction market, particularly with regard to her work advising international lenders and energy clients on infrastructure projects.
"She is an excellent team leader. A thorough and dependable lawyer with a clear commitment to client results."
Mark Raymont is an esteemed lawyer who is deeply knowledgeable in engineering and construction arbitrations. He leads the firm's construction disputes team in Dubai, and has experience acting for several major property developers, in addition to other high-profile clients.
"Mark is an excellent lawyer and a pleasure to work with."
"He is a capable and sharp lawyer."
Jed Savager assists clients with construction contracts and any contentious work which follows, particularly within the energy and infrastructure sectors. He has experience in ICC and UNCITRAL arbitrations.
"Jed is a very talented lawyer."
"Jed Savager is very supportive in strategy matters and disputes."
Nesreen Osman has experience counselling on construction disputes occurring across the GCC and wider Middle East. She regularly acts for contractors in their disputes with subcontractors and employers.
"Nesreen Osman is a superb lawyer. She's immensely hard-working, a great strategist, and fantastic with clients – as well as being a delight to work with."
"Nesreen is a future star, certainly a lawyer who is coming through the ranks."
"Nesreen is an Arabic speaker who is extremely good with regional Middle Eastern clients."