Construction

The Construction Market in the Middle East is dynamic and sophisticated, which involves its complexities and poses its own challenges for new as well as experienced parties engaged in construction disputes. Suhaila Almarzooqi and her team, a prominent construction law firm, have been specialised in this field for many years, while providing an unparalleled understanding of the legal aspects as well as practical procedures involved in construction and real estate projects.

Construction lawyers act for both local and international developers, contractors or sub-contractors, financiers, as well as government and semi-government entities in complex commercial litigation and construction arbitration matters. This includes cases onshore, across major UAE free zones, and before leading arbitral institutions such as DIAC, arbitrateAD, ICC, and SCCA, under a range of governing laws.

Through Suhaila’s team, we provide strategic advice on all issues relating to construction compliance and construction claims, including delay, disruption, quantum, and technical issues, together with our tried and trusted independent experts. They also provide a claims management, negotiated settlement and mediation support service with robust representation before the UAE courts and claims tribunals. Whether you are searching for construction lawyers near me, a contractor lawyer near me, or a building lawyer, the firm offers tailored solutions for both individuals and businesses.

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Representative Experience

  • Represented San Jose and other parties in claims and counterclaims before the Abu Dhabi courts regarding the construction of a building for the Louvre Abu Dhabi. The principal claim was approximately AED 445 million, with a counterclaim of around AED 345 million.
  • Acted for Abaar Investments in a dispute worth roughly AED 35 million as lessor against one of Abu Dhabi’s leading property management companies concerning two luxury buildings.
  • Defended a façade subcontractor in DIFC Court proceedings involving a construction dispute valued at approximately AED 300 million for the Dubai Museum of the Future, managing both defense and counterclaims.
  • Advised a major international bank in a credit facility dispute with a prominent construction company, totaling around AED 1 billion, following partial repayment and default due to COVID-19 impacts.
  • Represented a leading construction company in an infrastructure dispute over a pumping station and 20 km of rising mains between Dubai Creek and Jebel Ali, with claims totaling AED 580 million, including delays, financial claims, and challenges to termination notices.
  • Defended Arabtec Construction and Belhasa Six Construct in a multi-billion-AED insurance claim arising from a fire at a prestigious Dubai hotel, valued at approximately AED 1.25 billion, successfully resolving the civil lawsuit.
  • Acted for a major Middle Eastern contractor in a non-payment dispute of about AED 105 million concerning a multi-purpose tower under DIAC Arbitration rules. This included expert advice from a lawyer for contractor disputes and a contractor attorney near me.
  • Represented a joint venture of two tier-one international contractors in DIAC Arbitration, defending a delay and disruption claim on a technically complex AED 3 billion hotel and residential project in Dubai.
  • Advised a major Middle East-based EPC contractor in an AED 455 million ADCCAC Arbitration regarding employer-caused delays and disruption claims.
  • Represented a multinational contractor in an ICC Arbitration seated in Geneva, concerning approximately AED 80 million in non-payment claims on a mixed-use UAE development. The case involved top construction dispute lawyers, building dispute lawyers, and lawyers for contractors.