The Construction Week Leaders in Construction UAE Summit will convene industry titans, visionaries, and innovators to explore significant developments in the UAE construction landscape.

Horizons & Co.’s Senior Counsel Paul Blakeway will be part of a distinguished panel on:

Navigating legal hurdles in construction: Case studies and effective strategies

Identify typical legal challenges encountered in construction projects in the Middle East.

Discuss best practices for drafting and negotiating construction contracts to minimize legal risks.

Explore the role of clear contract terms, dispute resolution clauses, and indemnification provisions.

Compare different dispute resolution mechanisms such as mediation, arbitration, and litigation.

Address strategies for identifying and mitigating legal risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Emphasise the role of effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders in preventing and managing legal issues.

Register to attend: CWL ME Summit - Interests (zohopublic.com)

Construction Week Live Leaders in Construction UAE 2024 Summit – Dubai, UAE | Horizons & Co - Law Firm UAE

Construction Week Live Leaders in Construction UAE 2024 Summit – Dubai, UAE

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Paul is a highly skilled Senior Counsel, an international lawyer who specialises in resolving complex cross-border disputes.

Construction Week Live Leaders in Construction UAE 2024 Summit – Dubai, UAE

Date of event: September 19, 2024

The Construction Week Leaders in Construction UAE Summit will convene industry titans, visionaries, and innovators to explore significant developments in the UAE construction landscape.

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