Construction

The construction market in the Middle East is dynamic and complex, posing unique challenges for both new and experienced parties involved in construction disputes. Suhaila Al Marzooqi and her team, a leading construction law firm, have specialized in this field for many years, offering exceptional understanding of both the legal and practical aspects of construction and real estate projects.

The firm represents local and international developers, contractors, subcontractors, financiers, and both government and semi-government entities in complex commercial litigation and construction arbitration matters. This includes cases within the UAE mainland, across free zones, and before leading arbitration centers such as DIAC, arbitrateAD, ICC, and SCCA, under various governing laws.

Through Suhaila’s team, strategic legal advice is provided on all construction compliance and claim-related matters, including delays, disruptions, quantum, and technical disputes, in collaboration with trusted independent experts. The firm also offers claims management, settlement negotiations, and mediation support, combined with strong representation before UAE courts and tribunals. Whether you’re looking for “construction lawyers near me,” “contractor lawyers,” or “building dispute lawyers,” the firm delivers tailored legal solutions for both individuals and businesses.

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Representative Experience

  • [International Construction Consortium]: Represented clients in claims and counterclaims before Abu Dhabi courts concerning a high-value landmark project, totaling around AED 400 million, successfully achieving partial settlement.

  • [Investment Group]: Acted for the client in a AED 30 million dispute as lessor against a prominent property management company over two luxury towers.

  • [Subcontractor Company]: Defended a subcontractor in DIFC Court proceedings involving a dispute of approximately AED 280 million related to a major Dubai project, managing both defense and counterclaims.

  • [International Bank]: Advised in a credit facility dispute with a construction company amounting to about AED 900 million, following payment default caused by project delays.

  • [Infrastructure Contractor]: Represented a major construction company in an infrastructure dispute over a utility project with claims exceeding AED 500 million, including delay, cost escalation, and termination challenges.

  • [Construction & Engineering Firms]: Defended two regional contractors in an insurance dispute valued at AED 1 billion, following property damage at a high-profile project site.

  • [Regional Contractor]: Acted for a client in a non-payment dispute worth AED 100 million under DIAC Arbitration, providing expert contractor dispute representation.

  • [Joint Venture of Global Contractors]: Defended against delay and disruption claims on a AED 2.8 billion hotel and residential complex in Dubai under DIAC Arbitration.

  • [EPC Contractor]: Advised a Middle East-based engineering firm in a AED 420 million arbitration concerning employer-induced delays and disruption claims.

  • [Multinational Contractor]: Represented the client in ICC Arbitration in Europe over AED 75 million in non-payment claims for a UAE mixed-use project.