We help clients to develop procurement and contract strategies that align with project objectives and risk appetite.

• Advising on procurement models, including EPC, design-build, traditional and public-private partnerships (PPPs).
• Drafting and negotiating bespoke construction and engineering contracts.
• Adapting and negotiating standard form contracts, including FIDIC and other international forms.
• Preparing consultancy agreements for architects, engineers, project managers and other specialists.
• Advising on collateral warranties, guarantees, bonds and other security instruments.

We support clients in managing contractual relationships throughout the life of a project.

Our work includes:

• Advising on contract interpretation and compliance.
• Supporting change management processes, including variations and extensions of time.
• Assisting with claims for additional payment, disruption and delay.
• Advising on performance issues, defects and termination rights.
• Developing strategies for dispute avoidance and early resolution.

While our focus is on dispute avoidance, we provide robust support when claims and disputes arise, working closely with our Dispute Resolution team.

We assist with:

• Strategy for claims preparation and defence.
• Negotiations and settlement discussions.
• Mediation, conciliation and expert determination.
• Arbitration and litigation relating to construction and infrastructure projects.
• Enforcement of awards and judgments.

• Extensive experience on high-profile construction and infrastructure projects in the UAE, wider GCC and internationally.
• Deep expertise in both standard form and bespoke project documentation.
• Integrated advice covering procurement, contract management, risk allocation and dispute resolution.
• Partner-led service and clear, pragmatic advice focused on successful project delivery and commercial outcomes.