Projects, Construction & Infrastructure in Dubai
At The Firm Dubai, our Projects, Construction & Infrastructurepractice is dedicated to delivering top-tier legal services tailored to meet the demands of the dynamic UAE market. Our team offers comprehensive advice across the entire lifecycle of construction and infrastructure projects, from initial planning and financing to dispute resolution and completion.
We work closely with developers, contractors, financial institutions, and government entities to navigate the intricate legal landscape of the UAE's construction and infrastructure sectors.
Our team advises on contentious and non-contentious matters, providing strategic advice to facilitate project success. We pride ourselves on our ability to manage high-profile and large-scale projects, leveraging our industry knowledge to deliver practical and effective solutions.
Why choose us in this sector
- Project Financing: Structuring and securing funding for major construction and infrastructure projects.
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Drafting comprehensive agreements (including FIDIC).
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to UAE and international construction laws and regulations.
- Dispute Resolution: Managing arbitration, litigation, and mediation for construction-related disputes.
- Project Management Support: Providing ongoing legal support throughout the project lifecycle.
- Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating potential legal risks in construction projects.
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPP): Advising on the structuring and implementation of PPP projects.
- Environmental and Sustainability Compliance: Ensuring projects meet environmental standards and sustainability goals.
Recent matters in Projects, Construction & Infrastructure
AED 3 billion
Construction-contract dispute for a leading UAE bank
Acted for a leading UAE bank in litigation over AED 3 billion of contractual obligations arising from a construction programme. The matter turned on how the facility documents and the underlying construction contracts fit together.
South Sudan to Kenya
Infrastructure corridor to Lamu Port for a global port operator
Advised a global port operator on a strategic infrastructure project linking South Sudan with Kenya's Lamu Port, including the negotiation of the project agreements under local and international rules.
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