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Construction & Infrastructure
Law
in Dubai & the UAE
Construction & Infrastructure Law Practice
Construction Law Expertise.
Built for the UAE Project Market.
The UAE is one of the world’s most active construction markets. Our team has deep experience with FIDIC, NEC, and bespoke UAE contract forms, and with the regulatory frameworks governing construction across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and UAE free zones.
Construction & Infrastructure: What We Do
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating FIDIC, NEC, and bespoke construction contracts, subcontracts, and consultancy agreements.
Project Structuring
Advising on the optimal legal structure for construction and infrastructure projects: JVs, consortia, SPVs, and procurement frameworks.
Payment & Variation Claims
Advising contractors and employers on payment applications, variation entitlements, and claims management under construction contracts.
Construction Disputes
Representing parties in construction disputes before UAE courts, arbitral tribunals, and through adjudication and expert determination.
Adjudication & DAB
Advising on and managing dispute adjudication board procedures and referrals under FIDIC and other standard form contracts.
Delay & Disruption Claims
Analysing and presenting delay, disruption, and prolongation claims using recognised methodologies that withstand expert scrutiny.
Infrastructure & PPP Advisory
Advising on public-private partnership structures, concession agreements, and regulatory frameworks for UAE infrastructure projects.
Insolvency & Project Recovery
Advising on contractor insolvency, performance bond calls, step-in rights, and project recovery strategies.
Defects & Latent Claims
Advising owners, contractors, and insurers on post-completion defect claims, decennial liability exposure, and latent defect disputes under UAE law.
Construction Law in the UAE Demands
Technical and Legal Precision
FIDIC and NEC Contract Expertise
ailed knowledge of FIDIC Red, Yellow, Silver, and Gold Books, and NEC4 conditions, including UAE-specific amendments and addenda.
Delay Analysis Capability
Working with delay analysts using SCL Protocol and recognised methodologies to build and defend delay and prolongation claims.
Full Dispute Lifecycle
From pre-action correspondence and adjudication through to arbitration and enforcement: complete dispute coverage under one instruction.
Developer and Contractor Perspective
Acting for both developers and contractors gives JUR the perspective to understand both sides of any construction dispute.
Infrastructure and Government Projects
Experience advising on UAE government and quasi-government infrastructure mandates with their specific regulatory and contractual requirements.
Rapid Mobilisation
Construction disputes are time-critical. JUR mobilises quickly and maintains momentum on complex, document-heavy matters.
How JUR Handles Your Construction Matter
A structured, partner-led process from contract review through to dispute resolution, payment recovery, and project completion.
Contract Review
Reviewing or drafting the construction contract to identify risks, obligations, and entitlements before work begins.
Claims Management
Structuring and presenting payment, variation, and extension of time claims with proper notice and documentation.
Dispute Crystallisation
Identifying and preserving the dispute when negotiations fail, with formal notices and adjudication referrals where appropriate.
Adjudication / Arbitration
Managing adjudication procedures and arbitration proceedings with technical and legal precision.
Enforcement & Recovery
Enforcing adjudicator decisions and arbitral awards and pursuing payment through UAE courts where required.
Complete Construction & Infrastructure Coverage in the UAE
JUR's construction practice covers every type of construction and infrastructure legal mandate active in the UAE project market.
- FIDIC and NEC contract drafting and negotiation
- Subcontract and consultancy agreement advisory
- Employer's requirements and tender documentation
- Performance bond and bank guarantee advisory
- Payment application and interim certificate disputes
- Variation and change order entitlement claims
- Extension of time and delay claims
- Loss and expense and prolongation cost claims
- Adjudication and DAB referrals
- ICC and DIAC construction arbitration
- Expert determination and DRB proceedings
- Contractor insolvency and project recovery advisory
Your Construction Project Deserves
Legal Precision at Every Stage
Confidential. Direct. No obligation. A senior lawyer will respond within one business day.
Construction Advisory Across All Project Types
JUR advises across every project type and client role active in the UAE construction market.
