Dubai

Our lawyers act for a wide range of clients in the Middle East and Gulf region including local companies, foreign companies investing in the area and high net worth families based there. We have a long history of working with Middle Eastern clients and many links with the region as a result.

In October 2007 we opened our Dubai office. By establishing a permanent presence we further enhanced our ability to look after our clients' legal and business needs in the area.

We are able to provide an international and regional legal service to our clients. Our office also serves as a base from which we will continue servicing the legal and business needs of our clients based in the region and beyond, including India and South East Asia.

Dubai

Our work includes construction and projects, corporate, finance, restructuring and insolvency, and private capital. Some recent examples of our work includes:

Advising on a major specialist installation at the New Doha International Airport in Qatar
Acting for a listed Kuwaiti fund developing a new 60 storey office project in Dubai
Acting for the architects on a shopping mall project in Oman and on projects in Saudi Arabia and Dubai
Advising on the construction aspects of a trophy hotel project in Dubai
Advising on a gas turbine power station project in Dubai
In association with Walid Chiniara through our Dubai-based joint venture The Family Business Advisory Group, we are advising regional families on global wealth structuring, including establishment of private trust companies and family office structures to manage global assets
Advising British expatriates living in Dubai in respect of the potential application of Shariah law on death including reviewing and Updating Wills and incorporating local offshore property holding companies with assets in multiple jurisdictions including the UAE and the UK
Advising on the use of DIFC trusts
Advising a Sharia-compliant, investment funds group, on capital raising issues
Advising a Bermuda based oil, gas and chemicals group with operations in South America, London and the Middle East
Acted for the lead consortium member on the contract for the supply of a cement plant in the Middle East

Dubai

Name	Contact
Tim Casben Partner, Corporate	T +971 4 437 5111 Email Tim
James Foster Partner, Head of International Construction	T +971 4 437 5110 Email James
Ciara Howie Associate, Corporate	T +971 4 437 5119 Email Ciara
Roopal Jobanputra Associate, Corporate	T +971 4 437 5119 Email Roopal
Sameer Khan Associate, Construction	T +971 4 437 5114 Email Sameer
Courtney Rothery Associate, Construction	T +971 4 437 5132 Email Courtney
Tata Siacor Office Manager	T +971 4 437 5115 Email Tata

Dubai

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Construction disputes Introduction to our regional capabilities. 04 Jun 2013 DOWNLOAD PDF
International contentious trusts and estates update: May 2013 A round up of recent cases and issues 22 May 2013 MORE
Family governance and business succession structuring Introduction to the advice Lawrence Graham provides on family governance and business succession structuring 18 Feb 2013 DOWNLOAD PDF
Capital markets Our capital markets team is recognised as one of the most active and successful in equity raisings and stock exchange transactions 16 Nov 2012 DOWNLOAD PDF
Our sports expertise Examples of our sports expertise from across the firm. 30 Aug 2012 DOWNLOAD PDF
Real Estate Sector: International Capability Overview of our work across the real estate sector including commercial property, real estate funds and real estate finance. 18 Jun 2012 DOWNLOAD PDF
International pensions The International Pensions Team at LG has in-depth experience of advising clients on pensions, termination gratuities and employee benefits in Europe, Asia, the Gulf region and North and South America. 13 Dec 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF
Dubai brochure LG provides legal advice to clients around the world. Our base is in London but, like our clients, our reach is global. 12 Dec 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF
The Angle, Private Capital – Issue 10 The latest news on private capital (Issue 10, Winter 2011) 07 Dec 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF
Dubai briefing note A new incentive for charitable legacies. 07 Jun 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF
Dubai briefing note The Law Commission has published a consultation paper on s31 and s32 Trustee. 07 Jun 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF
Personal tax in the UK: an introduction An introduction to personal tax issues in the UK. 07 May 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF
Tax and private capital Dubai Latest news from LG's Private Capital team in Dubai 07 May 2011 MORE
AIM, Offical List, SFM - investment companies Major admission criteria and continuing obligations 01 May 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF
International probate Guiding you through the issues surrounding international probate 07 Feb 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF
Private Capital Group Dubai Emergency budget 07 Jun 2010 MORE

Dubai

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Kalahari Minerals sold for £650 million – advised by Lawrence Graham LG hs advised Kalahari Minerals Plc in its sale to Taurus Mineral, a newly incorporated company formed at the direction of CGNPC-Uranium Resources Co. Ltd and the China-Africa Development Fund, for £650 million. Feb 2012 MORE
LG has advised EIIB on its investment in Rasmala Holdings Limited Lawrence Graham has advised leading financial services company European Islamic Investment Bank Plc ("EIIB") on its US$21m investment in Rasmala Holdings Limited. Jan 2012 MORE
LG advises Kalahari Minerals LG acting for Kalahari Minerals plc in connection with a £632 million cash offer for the company's entire share capital Dec 2011 MORE
LG recruits Courtney Rothery as an associate in its Dubai office Courtney Rothery joins LG as an associate in its construction and projects team in Dubai Oct 2011 MORE
Three commendations awarded to Lawrence Graham at FT Innovative Lawyers 2011 LG wins three commendations from the FT for its dispute resolution and private capital teams Oct 2011 MORE
Lawrence Graham advises Kalahari Minerals on CGNPGs £756m takeover bid LG has acted for Kalahari Minerals in connection with a £756 million possible cash offer for the company's entire share capital by Chinese state-owned CGNPG Uranium Resources Co. Mar 2011 MORE
LG grows Private Capital team in Dubai Angela Calnan, a senior Private Capital solicitor, has joined LG's award-winning Private Capital team. Jun 2010 MORE
LG advises on third Dubai liquidation in the DIFC LG has advised Shahab Haider, the Liquidator of Orion Holding Overseas Limited, which was ordered to be wound up on 11 January 2010. Mar 2010 MORE

Dubai

"Lawrence Graham's contentious construction practice continues to win plaudits for its arbitration expertise and industry experience. It regularly assists high-profile contractors from all around the world with disputes arising out of significant projects across the Middle East.

"James Foster heads the construction team at the firm. He is considered one of the foremost construction practitioners in the UAE. One source commented: 'He has a real attention to detail and his knowledge is exceptional. I know he will always do the best for the client'." - Chambers Global 2013

"Lawrence Graham’s highly focused construction practice is led by James Foster, who impresses clients with his ‘presentation, knowledge, accuracy, and quickness of response’. Clients appreciate the team’s ‘ability to apply appropriate resources in Dubai to meet tight deadlines’." - The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2013

"Lawrence Graham's Dubai office handles instructions from both international and domestic contractors on some of the region's most notable infrastructure projects. The team is particularly strong in contentious matters. Sources say 'The firm always goes a step further, and understands the people it deals with'.

"With more than two decades of contentious construction experience, James Foster heads the international construction team and contributes a great deal of knowledge. Clients comment on his ability to bring a personal touch to proceedings, and note his understanding of the nuances of local practice." - Chambers Global 2012

"LG adopts 'a very professional yet extremely friendly and personal' approach, and can demonstrate 'a broad knowledge base'. Head of construction James Foster is 'an experienced and able arbitration lawyer'." - The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2012

"LG's advice is 'prompt, logical, easy to understand and focused', and the team is highly recommended for contentious construction work.

"James Foster is a 'very experienced, able and personable construction lawyer, and probably one of the top ten in Dubai'.” - The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2011

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Unit 2, Level 6
Currency House Office Building 1
The Gate District
Dubai International Financial Centre
PO Box 506503
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
T: +971 4 437 5100
F: +971 4 437 5101
E: info@lg-legal.com

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