Counting contractors, developers, and sponsors on its client roster, Ashurst is proficient in social infrastructure and transport projects. Luke Robottom is versed in transactional construction matters, while Cameron Cuffe is skilled at energy arbitration matters. January 2025 saw Nazia Dinat join the practice from South Africa's Webber Wentzel.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team in the UAE has excellent experience and awareness of how the construction market works.’
  • ‘Luke Robottom is a market leader in the infrastructure and construction space. He has assisted various large entities with project financed, industrial, utilities, passive infrastructure and novel projects.’

Key clients

  • Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
  • Dubai Municipality
  • Systra
  • Emirates Water and Electricity Company
  • Abu Dhabi National Energy Company
  • Itochu
  • Emirates Global Aluminium

Work highlights

  • Advised ADNOC and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC on the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of two HVDC sub-sea power transmission systems.
  • Advised EWEC and Tadweer on the structuring and procurement of a waste-to-energy facility to be developed in Abu Dhabi.
  • Advised ADNOC on the development, design, engineering, and procurement of an independent water treatment and transportation system.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luke Robottom, Cameron Cuffe

Other key lawyers

Nazia Dinat