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Noted for its strength in infrastructure and transport projects, Dentons is knowledgeable of contentious and transactional matters in the power and water sectors. Suzannah Fairbairn is experienced in construction arbitration, while Dean Ryburn is versed in infrastructure risk management. Kanishka Singh often handles energy matters, Ahmed El-Bayouk is a strong choice for contractors, and Meghan Devine is another key member of the practice.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Dentons are one of the very top firms for construction, engineering, energy, and infrastructure in the Middle East.'
  • 'The Dentons team clearly have their clients' best interests at heart and are extremely capable in both strategic and legal matters.'
  • 'The team is very responsive and demonstrates a deep understanding of clients’ needs and the workings of the construction sector.'
  • 'A really collaborative team with strength at every level from associate through to partner.'
  • 'Dean Ryburn is a first-rate construction litigator. His capacity to digest and distil huge amounts of information is phenomenal.'
  • 'Suzannah Fairbairn was brilliant and stayed involved in all levels of details of a complex dispute.'
  • 'Ahmed El-Bayouk is standout. He understands how experts work and where support is needed.'
  • 'Meghan Devine consistently ensured that all aspects of the case were handled efficiently, and her attention to detail and commitment to delivering results made her an invaluable asset to the team.'

Key clients

  • Veolia Middle East
  • Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar

Work highlights

  • Represented a leading international company in an ongoing arbitration with a GCC Government in a dispute exceeding $5bn in relation to the design, procurement, and construction of an infrastructure project of national significance.
  • Successfully represented a main contractor JV in a DIAC arbitration defending claims in excess of $800m arising from the construction of a landmark construction infrastructure project.
  • Advised a GCC Government on reviewing and comprehensively updating a standard form contract that is intended to be used for all capital project works in that jurisdiction.

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.

Dean Ryburn

Other key lawyers

Suzannah Fairbairn, Kanishka Singh, Ahmed El-Bayouk, Meghan Devine