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Construction: Dispute Resolution | Global

United Arab Emirates

The Construction: Dispute Resolution rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across United Arab Emirates.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

E

Eminent Practitioners

  1. Mark BlanksbyClyde & Co LLP
  2. Michael GroseClyde & Co LLP
2

Band 2

  1. Claire Miller Beale & Co (Middle East)6 Years Ranked
  2. Stephen Burke Addleshaw Goddard LLP11 Years Ranked
  3. Thomas P Wilson
    Thomas P Wilson Squire Patton Boggs12 Years Ranked
  4. Charles LilleyBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
  5. Paul D TaylorAl Tamimi & Company
  6. Richard DaviesBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
U

Up and Coming

  1. Greg Sibbald CMS (UAE) LLP1 Years Ranked
  2. Jennifer Paterson K&L Gates1 Years Ranked
  3. Nesreen Osman Pinsent Masons LLP1 Years Ranked
  4. Slava Kiryushin
    Slava Kiryushin HFW1 Years Ranked
  5. Suzannah Fairbairn
    Suzannah Fairbairn Dentons1 Years Ranked
  6. Alexa HallClyde & Co LLP
  7. Daniel XuEversheds Sutherland (International) LLP - Dubai
  8. Richard DupayBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

All Lawyers profiles

E

Eminent Practitioners

  1. Mark Blanksby
    Clyde & Co LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Eminent Practitioners
  2. Michael Grose
    Clyde & Co LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Eminent Practitioners
1

Band 1

  1. Erin Miller Rankin
    1
    Erin Miller Rankin
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. 1
    Jonathan H Sutcliffe
    K&L Gates | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Jonathan Sutcliffe has been based in Dubai for many years, during which time he has amassed huge experience handling a wide variety of high-value and highly sensitive construction claims. He is well versed in advising employers and contractors, as well as other notable stakeholders such as litigation funders.
  3. Michelle Nelson
    1
    Michelle Nelson
    Reed Smith
    Reed Smith | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    "Michelle Nelson stands out as an exceptional lawyer with a unique blend of extensive legal knowledge and astute business sense. Her capacity to navigate intricate legal issues with clarity and her knack for explaining complex legal concepts plainly make her a standout in her field."
2

Band 2

  1. 2
    Claire Miller
    Beale & Co (Middle East)
    Beale & Co (Middle East) | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    "She is simply outstanding and one of the best and most pleasant lawyers I've ever worked with. She is always calm under pressure and provides reassuring legal guidance that is second to none."
  2. 2
    Stephen Burke
    Addleshaw Goddard LLP
    Addleshaw Goddard LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    "He is one of those rare individuals who has a natural instinct and ability to cross-examine witnesses with precision. He is just a phenomenal advocate and also has practical problem-solving skills."
  3. Thomas P Wilson
    2
    Thomas P Wilson
    Squire Patton Boggs | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Thomas Wilson is an accomplished lawyer who has a wealth of experience representing clients in significant multi-jurisdictional disputes, including high-stakes ICC and DIAC arbitrations.
  4. Charles Lilley
    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2
  5. Paul D Taylor
    Al Tamimi & Company | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2
  6. Richard Davies
    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Ali Al Zarooni
    3
    Ali Al Zarooni
    Horizons & Co Law Firm
    Horizons & Co Law Firm | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Managing partner Ali Al Zarooni is a much-esteemed Emirati disputes lawyer who is noted for his frequent handling of high-value construction litigation cases. He is equally well versed in major international arbitrations conducted under the auspices of such institutions as the ICC and DIAC.
    Key sectors
    Family Offices and High Net Worth|Financial Investors|Financial Services|Government and Public Sector|Property, Construction and Infrastructure
  2. Bevan Farmer
    3
    Bevan Farmer
    Addleshaw Goddard LLP
    Addleshaw Goddard LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    A Dubai-based lawyer, Bevan Farmer is well versed in international construction arbitrations, including DIAC and ICC proceedings. Frequent clients of his include developers, contractors and subcontractors. He splits his time between Dubai and Doha.
  3. Kim Rosenberg
    3
    Kim Rosenberg
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    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.
  4. 3
    Mark H Raymont
    Pinsent Masons LLP
    Pinsent Masons LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    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.
  5. 3
    Nick Carnell
    Taylor Wessing (Middle East) LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Nick Carnell is a seasoned lawyer based at Taylor Wessing in Dubai. He has deep experience derived from a host of construction and engineering arbitrations and his clientele includes several well-known contractors and developers.
  6. Ravinder Bhullar
    3
    Ravinder Bhullar
    Squire Patton Boggs | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Ravinder Bhullar is an esteemed lawyer who is widely acknowledged for his considerable strengths across a range of construction disputes. He is based in Dubai and is particularly skilled in representing contractors before the DIAC.
  7. Sachin Kerur
    3
    Sachin Kerur
    Reed Smith
    Reed Smith | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Sachin Kerur splits his time between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. He is highly knowledgeable in infrastructure construction projects, both on the contentious and non-contentious sides. He heads Reed Smith's Middle East offices and is strongly experienced in arbitrations and contractual construction mandates.
  8. Suzannah Newboult
    3
    Suzannah Newboult
    DLA Piper Middle East LLP
    DLA Piper Middle East LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Suzannah Newboult is praised by sources for her strong capabilities in arbitrations before the DIAC. She advises on the construction aspects of various public utility and retail projects.
  9. Beau McLaren
    Simmons & Simmons | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3
  10. Cameron Cuffe
    Ashurst | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3
  11. Matthew Heywood
    Mantle Law | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Andrew Mackenzie
    4
    Andrew Mackenzie
    DLA Piper Middle East LLP
    DLA Piper Middle East LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Antonios Dimitracopoulos
    4
    Antonios Dimitracopoulos
    BSA Law
    BSA Law | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
    Antonios Dimitracopoulos is acclaimed by the market for his depth of expertise in UAE construction law. Based in Dubai, he often acts for contractors and subcontractors on arbitrations relating to delay claims. He also has extensive experience in engineering disputes.
  3. 4
    Dean O'Leary
    BLK Partners
    BLK Partners | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Dean O'Leary is a well-known figure and one of the most experienced construction lawyers currently active in Dubai. He is well versed in the rules of all major arbitral fora and is capable of acting for employers, contractors, subcontractors and a variety of other stakeholders.
  4. Dean Ryburn
    4
    Dean Ryburn
    Dentons | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    "He has the capacity to digest huge amounts of information, reads a tribunal well and anticipates points before they arise. His construction knowledge is top-notch and he delivers results. Dean is a safe pair of hands to deal with the largest and most difficult cases."
  5. 4
    Jed Savager
    Pinsent Masons LLP
    Pinsent Masons LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    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.
  6. Joseph Chedrawe KC
    4
    Joseph Chedrawe KC
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Covington & Burling LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Joseph Chedrawe KC is the senior dispute resolution lawyer in Covington & Burling's Dubai office. He has extensive experience in construction cases, which includes arbitration proceedings arising from the early termination of contracts. He is frequently called upon to assist with disputes relating to the construction of energy plants as well as major infrastructure projects.
  7. 4
    Lyndon Richards
    Beale & Co (Middle East)
    Beale & Co (Middle East) | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Lyndon Richards is a well-regarded lawyer who represents clients in both contentious and non-contentious work. He is well versed in assisting engineering companies, contractors and design consultancies with a wide range of issues.
  8. 4
    Mark Wilson
    Kennedys
    Kennedys | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Mark Wilson heads the Dubai-based construction team at Kennedys. He is especially notable for his expertise in construction-related insurance claims, with further experience handling a variety of other construction disputes.
  9. Michael Turrini
    4
    Michael Turrini
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Michael Turrini is an adept lawyer who assists clients with construction mandates originating across the GCC. He is well versed in an array of construction disputes, including those related to real estate and infrastructure projects.
  10. Nabeel Ikram
    4
    Nabeel Ikram
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    Nabeel Ikram is widely recognised for his longevity in the market and is especially well versed in disputes involving engineering and construction issues.
  11. 4
    Paul Coates
    Clifford Chance LLP
    Clifford Chance LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Dubai-based Paul Coates is the partner in charge of Clifford Chance's Middle East construction disputes practice. He is well respected within the market and has considerable experience relating to contentious construction issues in the energy sector.
  12. 4
    Randall Walker
    Hogan Lovells (Middle East) LLP
    Hogan Lovells (Middle East) LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Randall Walker is a recent joiner at Hogan Lovells who previously practised at King & Spalding. A seasoned construction disputes partner, he has notable experience defending employers against claims brought by contractors.
  13. Cheryl Cairns
    Trowers & Hamlins | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4
  14. Nick Oury
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4
  15. Paul Suckling
    DWF (Middle East) LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4
  16. Thanos Karvelis
    Charles Russell Speechlys | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4
U

Up and Coming

  1. U
    Greg Sibbald
    CMS (UAE) LLP
    CMS (UAE) LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. U
    Jennifer Paterson
    K&L Gates | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Jennifer Paterson is a recent partner promotion, having formerly practised as a barrister in London. She is notable for her lead roles representing employers, and is increasingly visible on the firm's major Middle East construction cases.
  3. U
    Nesreen Osman
    Pinsent Masons LLP
    Pinsent Masons LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    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.
  4. Slava Kiryushin
    U
    Slava Kiryushin
    HFW
    HFW | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Up-and-coming lawyer Slava Kiryushin is best known for his handling of construction disputes in the oil and gas space, with further experience concerning infrastructure matters. He joined HFW in May 2023 after leaving DWF.
    Key sectors
    Energy and Utilities|Property, Construction and Infrastructure
  5. Suzannah Fairbairn
    U
    Suzannah Fairbairn
    Dentons | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Suzannah Fairbairn is an up-and-coming lawyer with experience acting for architects, government entities, commercial banks and petrochemicals companies on an array of cases stemming from the construction of assets as diverse as airports and sporting venues.
  6. Alexa Hall
    Clyde & Co LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Up and Coming
  7. Daniel Xu
    Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP - Dubai | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Up and Coming
  8. Richard Dupay
    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Up and Coming

Associates to watch

  1. Amr Omran
    Amr Omran
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | Construction: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Associates to watch | 3 Years Ranked
    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.