James Loftis > Vinson & Elkins LLP > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Lawyer Profile
Vinson & Elkins LLP Offices
Office 1207 Index Tower
P.O. Box 504945
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
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James Loftis
Work Department
International Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Position
Partner
Career
James heads Vinson & Elkins International Dispute Resolution practice, and focuses his practice on the arbitration and litigation of international commercial and investor-state disputes, and counseling in matters involving public international law and treaties. He acts both as counsel and as arbitrator.
His practice includes disputes involving all aspects of energy, construction, and infrastructure development; disputes under investment laws and treaties; and boundary disputes, cross-border technology disputes, and sovereign debt. He also represents and advises clients in reviews under U.S. national security law.
Languages
French (proficient), Russian, Spanish (reading proficient)
Education
- The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1990
- University of Texas, B.B.A., 1983
- Granted full rights of audience before the Dubai International Financial Centre Court
- Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
Lawyer Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Construction
Praised for its ‘collaborative and commercially focused’, Vinson & Elkins LLP is particularly active across the hospitality and retail sectors. Nabeel Ikram and James Loftis jointly oversee the team; Ikram in particular is commended for his ‘consistent, excellent advice.’
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation
Vinson & Elkins LLP is chiefly active on energy, infrastructure and oil and gas-related arbitration, handling complex engineering and construction matters for a range of regional and international industry players. Nabeel Ikram represents developers, contractors and consultants on contentious issues arising from projects. James Loftis splits his time between Dubai and Houston and is frequently sought out by government bodies and national oil companies for representation.
Lawyer Rankings
- Construction United Arab Emirates
- Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation United Arab Emirates