Leading figures from Dubai's construction and infrastructure sectors have received a technical and legal overview of the sector at a specialist seminar hosted by international law firm, Eversheds.
Topics covered at the seminar included procuring major infrastructure projects in the Middle East, dispute resolution pitfalls and procedures and limiting risk and exposure. Speakers at the event, which was chaired by Nasser Ali Khasawneh, Eversheds Managing Partner in the Middle East, included experts from EC Harris, the built assets consultancy, and partners and associates from Eversheds.
Eversheds, one of the leading construction law firms in the Middle East, has a team of dedicated construction lawyers across the Middle East who advise across all areas of the market, including transport, power and process utilities. Current and past clients include government bodies, public bodies, multinational and major national corporations including international contractors, and specialist manufacturers and suppliers.
Middle East Managing Partner at Eversheds, Nasser Ali Khasawneh, commented:
"The construction sector is a major player in Dubai's economy and is one that is constantly evolving when it comes to implementing new working practices and technical updates. As one of the key Eversheds practice areas, it is essential for us to remain at the cutting edge of all developments right across the sector. By hosting seminars such as this, Eversheds is able to work with other leading firms from across the industry and share essential overviews and insights that are relevant to the people within it."
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Speakers at the seminar, held on Thursday, September 26th, were:
David Moss, Partner, Eversheds
Richard Ward, Partner, Eversheds
Ben Bruton, Partner, Eversheds
Nick Pinder, Associate, Eversheds
Gurmeet Kaur, Head of Projects, Eversheds
Damian Wilkinson, EC Harris
About Eversheds LLP
Eversheds LLP and its worldwide offices have over 4,500 people who provide services to the private and public sector business and finance community. Access to all these services is provided through 44 international offices in 26 jurisdictions. Eversheds combines local market knowledge and access with the specialisms, resources and international capability of one of the world's largest law firms.
www.eversheds.com
Teesta Raha
Hill+Knowlton Strategies
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teesta.raha@hkstrategies.com
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