Our construction team in Dubai combines in-depth legal knowledge with practical industry insight to help clients address disputes arising from project delays, contract variations, payment defaults, and performance bond calls. We advise on both public and private sector projects, explaining your rights, obligations, and options under the relevant contracts and UAE law.
With particular experience in FIDIC contracts, we help ensure that claims and responses are supported by appropriate documentation, clear legal reasoning, and alignment with contractual procedures.
We assist contractors and developers with delay and EOT claims by reviewing contracts, programme impacts, and supporting records, and advising on how to present or respond to such claims in line with applicable procedures
We advise on FIDIC-based construction disputes and variation claims, helping ensure accurate interpretation and application of contractual terms
We advise clients involved in construction arbitration in Dubai, explaining the procedures under DIAC, ICC, and ADCCAC rules and guiding them on how to prepare for each stage of the process.
Construction projects involve many parties and complex obligations, so disputes can quickly lead to delays and added costs. Our construction team in the UAE advises on claim preparation and available routes such as negotiation, arbitration, and enforcement, helping you choose informed, commercially focused next steps.
We assist with performance bond disputes by advising on wrongful calls, payment guarantee terms, and how UAE law applies, helping you assess risk and decide on appropriate next steps.
Our team reviews construction contracts for compliance, risk allocation, and dispute prevention, helping promote project stability and clear accountability for all parties.
The UAE’s construction sector is one of the largest in the region, governed by a detailed legal framework designed to balance developer and contractor interests. Our construction law specialists in Dubai provide strategic advice to minimize risk and resolve disputes effectively.
Most large-scale UAE projects are governed by FIDIC contracts, which set out procedures for variations, delays, and payments. We interpret FIDIC terms, advise on notice and claim requirements, and guide clients on how to prepare and respond to claims and counterclaims under these frameworks
When project timelines are impacted, an extension of time (EOT) claim may be required. We advise on contractual and UAE law requirements for EOT claims and help clients understand the evidence, records, and documentation needed to support or respond to such claims.
Changes in scope often lead to variation disputes. We advise on the valuation and entitlement aspects of variations, review supporting records, and guide you on strategies for presenting or challenging variation claims in line with contractual provisions
Banks and project owners may call on performance bonds in cases of alleged non-performance. We advise on the legality and risks of such calls, explain available options to challenge or respond, and help you assess next steps under the applicable contract and UAE law.
Our construction team in Dubai provides legal advice on dispute resolution options, helping you understand the implications of mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings before you decide how to proceed.
Whether you are dealing with project delay claims, FIDIC contract issues, or performance bond disputes, our construction lawyers in Dubai provide the legal and technical expertise needed to protect your business. Contact us today for trusted guidance in construction arbitration and project dispute resolution throughout the UAE.
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