Construction
"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’. Clients include BK Gulf LLC and Schindler Group." - The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2012
"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, and was appointed by local construction giant Al Ahmadiah Contracting and Trading to advise on a number of disputes relating to four major projects in the UAE. The firm's non-contentious construction practice also receives regular instructions from the likes of Eversendai Engineering, one of the world's foremost structural steel contractors.
"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’s advice is ‘prompt, logical, easy to understand, and focused’, and the team is highly recommended for contentious construction work. Clients include Eversendai Engineering, Kalahari Minerals, and Saad Group. 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
"LG's construction team provides 'practical and cost-effective advice'." – The Legal 500, 2011
"The team has a 'willingness to simplify rather than mystify'." – The Legal 500 UK
"The firm continues to grow its international [construction] work, particularly through its Dubai and Moscow offices." - The Legal 500 UK
"LG's construction practice has benefited from a surge in disputes activity, with recent engagements including advising on the ramifications of the cancellation of a hotel project, a dispute relating to the installation of structural steelwork, and claims arising out of the construction of a power station. James Foster is particularly active." - The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa
"The group 'provides good practical and commercially viable advice.'" - Chambers UK
"LG is focusing on expanding its international capabilities, exemplified by its recent work to ensure that all Gleeds documentation complies with UAE law..." - The Legal 500
"Clients laud the "professional and friendly" service they receive from the construction group" - Chambers UK