Delay & Disruption Claims
Claims and defences relating to project delay, extension-of-time entitlements and associated loss and expense.
Construction & Infrastructure Disputes
Representation in contractor, developer and infrastructure disputes, informed by direct judicial experience of Dubai's real-estate and construction sector.
Built on Judicial Insight
Construction Disputes Demand Technical and Legal Precision
Construction and infrastructure projects in the UAE involve multiple parties — developers, main contractors, subcontractors, consultants and financiers — and disputes often combine complex technical questions with strict contractual deadlines. Mr Ahmad's seven years chairing Dubai's Real Estate Court and the Real Estate Committee for Cancelled Projects give the firm an unusually direct understanding of how these disputes are actually resolved in the UAE system.
Contractor & Subcontractor Disputes
Payment disputes, variation claims and disagreements between main contractors and subcontractors.
Defects & Snagging Liability
Claims relating to construction defects, workmanship standards and liability under handover and warranty periods.
FIDIC & Construction Contracts
Advice on FIDIC-based and bespoke construction contracts, including drafting, review and dispute clauses.
Infrastructure & PPP Projects
Support on disputes and advisory matters connected to large-scale infrastructure and public-private partnership projects.
Retention & Bond Disputes
Recovery of retention monies and disputes over performance bonds and advance-payment guarantees.
Frequently Asked
Common Questions
Review the contract's notice provisions first — many construction contracts require formal notice within a set period to preserve a claim for extension of time or additional costs. Legal advice at this stage can help avoid losing an otherwise valid claim on a technicality.
This depends on the specific payment and set-off provisions in your contract, and on UAE law more broadly. Withholding payment without following the correct contractual procedure can itself expose you to risk, so it's worth taking advice before acting.
Many larger UAE construction contracts include arbitration clauses, particularly on FIDIC-based projects, while others proceed through the UAE civil courts. The right route depends on what the underlying contract specifies.