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Simply put, we are experts in construction. We have excellent construction capability and experience across the Middle East and Africa.

We offer a full range of infrastructure, construction and energy law expertise. From procurement planning, contract negotiation and drafting to strategic advice during construction, claim avoidance and settlement and formal dispute resolution through courts, arbitration or ADR. Our team of construction law experts is on hand to provide knowledgeable, reliable advice when it is needed, at any time throughout a construction project.

Our lawyers are recognised for their track record in advising on the largest, most complex projects in the region and for successfully resolving associated major domestic and international disputes. We act for developers, government agencies, oil and gas multinationals, international and domestic contractors and consulting firms.

Our team of construction law professionals is experienced in the complete construction lifecycle; from “cradle to grave”. We have a full service offering, including advising on employment issues, performance bonds and parent company guarantees and representation in connection with all regulatory matters affecting the design, development and construction process. Our dispute resolution and international arbitration specialists have a wealth of experience in arbitrations administered by prominent arbitral institutions, regional and international, including ADCCAC, ICC, LCIA, DIAC and DIFC-LCIA, as well as those governed by UNCITRAL and other ad hoc rules. We also assist local and international parties who are involved in proceedings in the local courts around the region.

"Highly skilled and knowledgeable legal team with cross-border knowledge of applicable local laws. They are very supportive of our business needs."

Chambers, 2017

"Very highly regarded and experienced construction lawyers."

Legal 500, 2017

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01/03/2024
Pre-conditions to arbitration and the FIDIC 2nd Edition
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19/01/2024
CBAM: Just over a week to comply
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10/01/2024
CMS guide on the new KSA Civil Code – Second Edition – Construction Principles
IntroductionAs set out in our recent Law Now (available here), from 16 December 2023 onwards, civil relationships within the Kingdom will now be governed by the articles of its new Civil Code[1] (the...
01/11/2023
Delay claims under the FIDIC form: Obrascon challenged
A recent decision of the Court of Appeal of the Dubai International Financial Centre has adopted a stricter interpretation of the requirements for notifying delay claims under the FIDIC form, disagreeing...
11/09/2023
CMS Annual Review of English Construction Law Developments: An International...
We are pleased to announce the publication of the 2023 edition of our internationally focused Annual Review of English Construction Law Developments. Now in its thirteenth year, the Annual Review summarises...
04/09/2023
CMS boosts Middle East with hire of Damian Watkin
Damian Watkin has joined international law firm CMS and will be a partner in the Infrastructure, Construction and Energy (ICE) Disputes Team.  Based in Abu Dhabi, he will work closely with colleagues...
30/08/2023
CBAM Implementing Regulation and Extensive Additional Reporting Guidance...
Earlier this month, the European Commission (“EC”) adopted an Implementing Regulation (“IR”) and released extensive Guidance Documents (“Guidance”) on the practicalities of reporting requirements...
14/08/2023
CMS guide on the new KSA Civil Code - First Edition – Contractual Principles
IntroductionOn 19 June 2023, Royal Decree No. M/191 (the “Civil Code”) was published in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s official gazette. The Civil Code provides that it will come into effect 180...
17/07/2023
Resource Nationalism in Battery Metals: Risks and Mitigation
With continued warfare in Ukraine, conflict in Sudan and tensions between the U.S. and China, the state of international relations appears increasingly volatile. This fractious landscape sits abreast...
28/02/2023
New EU sanctions against Russia
On 25 February 2023, one year after Russia started its invasion of Ukraine, the EU adopted its tenth sanctions package against Russia. Together with the existing sanctions the European Commission considers...
03/02/2023
On your radar | Issue 20 | Key employment issues to be aware of internationally
Welcome to the first edition of On your radar for 2023, which highlights expected employment law developments over the year ahead.Changes range from big picture concepts around future ways of working...
15/09/2022
CMS Annual Review of English Construction Law Developments: An International...
We are pleased to announce the publication of the 2022 edition of our internationally focused Annual Review of English Construction Law Developments. Now in its twelfth year, the Annual Review summarises...