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BURJ KHALIFA DISTRICT
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United Arab Emirates
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Dean Ryburn
Work Department
Construction and Engineering, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Position
Dean Ryburn is a partner in the Construction practice. Having previously worked with Dentons from 2010-2014, he joined ACWA Power as Senior Legal Manager at ACWA Power and rejoined the Dentons team in March 2017.
Dean has acted in a range of complex construction projects in the Middle East, and has particular experience advising on the legal aspects of infrastructure, energy, process plant and civil construction projects.
Dean regularly drafts and negotiates the full range of construction-related agreements including Concession Agreements, EPC and O&M agreements, consultancy agreements and subcontracts, as well as subsidiary documents such as bonds and guarantees.
Languages
English
Memberships
Solicitor, High Court of New Zealand, 2006
Barrister, High Court of New Zealand, 2006
Education
Victoria University of Wellington, 2005, Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts (Economics, Politics)
Lawyer Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Construction
With contentious and transactional power, waste, and water expertise, Dentons is particularly well versed in disputes arising from the construction of airports. Practice head Dean Ryburn has a strong record in construction, engineering, and infrastructure project disputes. Jon Nash handles commercial documentation pertaining to construction projects, while Suzannah Fairbairn and Ahmed El-Bayouk count contractors and employers on their client roster.
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation
(Leading individuals)Dentons has a diverse practice, with a group of dedicated specialists who handle commercial, banking, construction, regulatory and employment disputes. The team has a strong track record in front of courts in the DIFC, and have been active across a range of domestic and international arbitration centres. Dean Ryburn is a proficient dispute resolution expert, representing a wealth of clients in a range of cases and is regularly sought out by contractors, developers and investors for his construction acumen. Christopher Brennan is singled out for his skill in compliance and regulatory investigations, often handling highly sensitive financial crime, money laundering, fraud and corruption proceedings. Newly promoted partner Suzannah Fairbairn is principally noted for her large-scale arbitration work. Senior associates Faris Shehabi and Zahra Rose Khawaja provide additional support. Andrew Cheung left the firm and Alastair Young retired.
Comparative Guides
United Arab Emirates: Construction | May 2024 | This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Construction laws and regulations applicable in United Arab Emirates. |
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading individuals United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation
- Construction United Arab Emirates
- Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation United Arab Emirates
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- Banking and finance: Corporate finance (including Islamic lending)
- Capital markets
- Construction
- Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation
- Dispute resolution: compliance and investigations
- Employment
- Infrastructure and projects (including project finance)
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Real estate