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.

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

The UAE has introduced a transformative maritime legal framework with Federal Decree-Law No. 43 of 2023, effective as of March 29, 2024. This landmark legislation modernises maritime law, replacing Federal Law No. 26 of 1981. Among the critical areas addressed by the law are vessel ownership disputes, which have often been fraught with legal and procedural complexities. By aligning with international standards, the UAE aims to provide greater clarity and equity when resolving such disputes.

Navigating Vessel Ownership Disputes in the UAE Under the New Maritime Law

Horizons & Co. Law Firm is honoured to have won this prestigious award, which recognises the market-leading position of our real estate and construction teams – two core sectors for our firm.

Horizons & Co. Law Firm wins Real Estate and Construction Team of the Year at The Oath Middle East Legal Awards 2024

This article explores the significance of guarantees under UAE law, their relationship with debt novation, and the implications of re-domiciling companies from mainland UAE to financial free zones like ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) and DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre).

Implications of Guarantees and Re-domiciliation of Companies under UAE Law: The Role of Guarantor Consent in Debt Novation and Understanding Guarantees

On Wednesday 13 November 2024, Horizons & Co Law Firm, one of the UAE’s longest-standing and most prominent Emirati-founded law firms, celebrated its 25th anniversary at the iconic Dubai Opera.

Horizons & Co. Law Firm Celebrates 25 Years of Legal Excellence and Community Impact at Dubai Opera

As part of Dubai Arbitration Week, ICC YAAF is holding an event exploring effective advocacy in international Arbitration, to be helf at White & Case LLP’s offices in IDC Brookfield.

ICC YAAF (Young Arbitration and ADR Forum) event as part of Dubai Arbitration Week – "The Art of Persuasion: Effective Advocacy in International Arbitration"

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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