Highlighted for its ‘international reach and deep specialist knowledge’, Simmons & Simmons Middle East LLP often handles sizeable development projects. Beau McLaren is focused on construction-related arbitration and co-leads the team with Payam Behshti. Humayun Ahmad left the firm.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘International reach and deep specialist knowledge in arbitration and DIFC / QICDRC matters.’
  • ‘The team did an excellent job for us.’
  • ‘Willing to go the extra mile.’
  • ‘The team was very well-organised and effectively unified.’
  • ‘In Beau McLaren, the Simmons & Simmons team has one of the finest young leaders in the Dubai legal market. He has an experienced and highly competent team working with him.’
  • ‘Beau McLaren is very attentive.’
  • ‘I would highly recommend Beau McLaren. He is an experienced construction partner who is dedicated to delivering quality legal work.’

Key clients

  • Alstom Transport SA

Lawyers

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.

Payam Beheshti, Beau McLaren

Other key lawyers

Niall Clancy