‘A very strong firm, focused on doing everything within their power to get best results for clients', Sharq Law Firm’s construction team supports clients from contract drafting matters including FIDIC-related work, to conflict resolution. Clients range from governmental bodies to high-profile financial institutions, and arbitration is a particular strength of the team. Founder and managing partner Rashid Al Saad, an expert in major infrastructure projects, co-leads alongside Abdelraouf Elbekei. A ‘stand-out’ member of the team, Josias De Salles advises contractors and developers in a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, with a focus on international arbitrations.
Testimonials
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‘A very strong firm, focused on doing everything within their power to get best results for clients. Excellent construction arbitration team who are a delight to work with.'
'Real team players who appreciate and value the external resources that they use to ensure clients are given the best possible service.’
Work highlights
- Representing two Claimants, the developers of a luxury real estate development in the middled, in a QICCA arbitration against a Main Contractor with dispute value in excess of QAR 1 billion.
- Representing the Respondent in a DIAC corporate arbitration seated in Cyprus with a dispute value in excess of QAR 150 million.