Construction law in the Middle East
Taylor Wessing Middle East lawyers have built up considerable hands-on experience of construction work in the Gulf. Our lawyers have been involved with a wide range of developments and infrastructure projects and have provided advice on procurement, contracts, warranties and appointments.
The construction group regularly advises multi-national oil and gas companies, employers, developers, funders, engineers, architects, contractors, sub-contractors and consultants on construction and energy projects in the region. They provide end to end legal support from the contract formulation stage through the construction phase. They also help resolve any issues or disputes that may arise on completion.
Areas of expertise:
- Turn-key and general project documentation
- Contract negotiation
- Risk allocation
- Forms of contract including FIDIC and local forms
- Guarantees and bonds
- Civil work
- Process contracting
- Mechanical and electrical work
- Litigation
- Arbitration and mediation
- Claims
- Joint ventures and business structures
- Cross border issues
- Intellectual property and confidentiality matters
- Property development
- Leasing
- Concession arrangements