DLA Piper is widely regarded for its expertise in handling complex, high-value, and multi-jurisdictional cases, including onshore and offshore litigation, international arbitration, and regulatory investigations. The team is renowned for its skill in construction, engineering, and infrastructure disputes, as well as its standout capabilities in sanctions, compliance, and white-collar investigations. Team head Andrew Mackenzie has a notable track record in the DIFC, ADGM and major arbitration forums, specialising in construction, engineering, financial services, and post-M&A disputes. Henry Quinlan stands out for his skill in arbitration, while Wissam Dagher is active across on-shore courts, arbitral tribunals and off-shore courts. Adam Bradshaw and Andrew Massey also come recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is highly qualified and on alert to defend the client's interests’
- 'Team head Andrew Mackenzie stands out.'
‘The team works seamlessly with other offices on multijurisdictional disputes which saves time. Consistently provided cohesive advice and support on a complex dispute.’
‘Andrew MacKenzie acting as lead partner was always very responsive and involved in all the details of the dispute across both jurisdictions directing his team as necessary i.e. a very hands on approach. He understood the commercial considerations as well as the legal and contractual risks in order to allow us to ultimately achieve commercial settlement and avoid lengthy and costly formal dispute proceedings.'
‘They combine local knowledge, network and experience with international standards and expectations.’
‘Clear and efficient communication of the DLA team. They know how to handle and explain the local reality, bring good tactics and strategies and get results.'
Key clients
- Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
- Al Dahana
- Polymath
- Ekar
- ADNOC
- HSBC Bank Middle East Limited
- Parsons
- IQVIA
- First Fund Management Limited & Paresh Khlara
- BAM Higgs & Hill LLC
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Practice head
Andrew Mackenzie
Other key lawyers
Henry Quinlan; Wissam Dagher; Adam Bradshaw; Andrew Massey