From high-rise office buildings to mass transit systems, energy facilities to major infrastructure projects, the construction team at Dentons has experience  with projects all over the world. Given the volume of development taking place in the Middle East, you can rely on our leading team on the ground in the region, which includes some of the top-ranking experts in construction internationally.

You will have access to an unrivalled network of offices and associated offices in the Middle East, and combined with Dentons' long history in the region -- we opened our first office in Cairo in 1964 -- our half a century on the ground has allowed us to develop long-standing relationships with the construction industry in the region, and an unrivalled understanding of the legal and business environment in which you operate. Benefit from our established contacts, particularly in government and municipal departments, which allow us to appreciate the importance not only of what the law says, but also of how it is applied.

Work with our top-ranked engineering and construction team on building, engineering, utilities, transportation, infrastructure and real estate development projects, and associated dispute resolution. You will be supported on the full range of construction law advice, from procurement planning, contract negotiation and drafting through to strategic advice during construction, claims settlement and beyond.

Should problems arise, rely on our lawyers who are recognised for their track record in successfully resolving complex domestic and cross-border construction disputes, with swift advice that is commercially sound, based on deep experience and industry know-how, with a view to reaching efficient and effective solutions.

Whether you need advise on labour agreements, construction insurance policies, performance bonds and parent company guarantees, or representations in connection with regulatory matters affecting the design, development and construction process, or you are a developer, government agency, contractor, oil and gas multinational, consulting firm or project lenders, we act for you across the whole sector active in the Middle East.

Recognition

Dentons lawyers shine in The Legal 500 Hall of Fame

March 1, 2018

Dentons is proud to announce that 17 of our lawyers from Africa, Europe, Middle East and the United States have made it into The Legal 500 Hall of Fame, as lawyers at the pinnacle of the profession.

Dentons wins an impressive five awards at The Oath Middle East Legal Awards

November 29, 2017

Dentons is honoured to have won five awards at The Oath Middle East Legal Awards 2017, including the top award of the evening for International Law Firm of the Year. The ceremony took place in Dubai yesterday evening where the Firm also collected awards for Law Firm of the Year – UAE, Real Estate & Construction Team of the Year, Banking & Finance Team of the Year and Corporate Team of the Year.

Dentons wins two Legal Week Middle East Awards

May 15, 2017

Dentons Middle East team won the following two categories at the Legal Week Middle East Awards held in Dubai last week, in addition to being highly commended for the Diversity Initiative of the Year award.

Insights

The Legal 500: Construction Country Comparative Guide 2024 - Saudi Arabia Chapter

May 15, 2024

Saudi Arabia: We are pleased to share that we have authored the Saudi Arabia edition of The Legal 500: Construction Country Comparative Guide 2024. Partner, Paul Prescott, along with Senior Legal Consultant, Dr Sairah Narmah-Alqasim, Senior Associate, Gabriel Olufemi and Sultan Al-Mutairi, have provided their insights and expertise on this KSA Construction Q&A.

Notices and Time Bar: key considerations from Panther v. MESC

June 15, 2023

Qatar: The recent case of Panther Real Estate Development LLC (Panther) v. Modern Executive Systems Contracting LLC (MESC) [2022] DIFC CA 016 holds a set of facts which are all too familiar on projects across the GCC, including Qatar. The project was delayed, the contractor's applications for extensions of time (EOTs) were rejected, the parties attempted (but failed) to agree an MOU, the employer liquidated the security guarantees, the contractor suspended its works and the employer terminated the contract.

DIFC Court ruling on notices – what do contractors and employers need to know?

May 24, 2023

United Arab Emirates: The project was delayed, the contractor's applications for extensions of time (EOTs) were rejected, the parties attempted (but failed) to agree an MOU, the employer liquidated the security guarantees, the contractor suspended its works and the employer terminated the contract. Sound familiar? Unfortunately, this set of facts is pretty common on projects across the GCC.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons enhances construction and engineering expertise in Qatar

December 18, 2024

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has announced the promotion of Gabriel Olufemi to partner, reinforcing the firm's commitment to providing top-tier legal services in the construction and engineering sectors across the Middle East.

Dentons Saudi Arabia continues its expansion through iconic new office space in Jeddah

August 24, 2023

Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, is moving into iconic new office space in Jeddah as part of the Firm’s expansion plans within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Dentons promotes nine new partners across the UK, Ireland and Middle East

April 5, 2022

Dentons has announced the promotion of nine new partners in the UK, Ireland and Middle East (UKIME) region. The promotions take effect on 1 May 2022.

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