PDR
Practices

Contractor and real-estate disputes — mediated before they crystallise.

Our practice is organised around five focused areas — three dedicated to contractor and construction matters, two to real-estate ownership and tenure. Each is delivered through chaired mediation and senior settlement counsel.

Five Practice Areas
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I
Contractors

Contractor Disputes & Claims

Mediation-led resolution of contractor, sub-contractor and EPC claims — keeping projects moving and cash on site rather than locked into arbitration.

Typical Matters

Variation orders, delay and disruption claims, extensions of time, prolongation cost, acceleration claims, defective works, back-charges, retention release, performance bond calls, termination and suspension, payment certificates and final account disputes.

Mediation Outcomes

Structured settlement of multi-party contractor claims through chaired negotiation — designed to preserve the contractual relationship, protect programme dates and avoid the cost and exposure of formal proceedings.

  • Pre-tribunal settlement
  • Preserved commercial relationship
  • Cash unlocked within weeks
II
Contractors

EPC, FIDIC & Sub-Contractor Mediation

Real-time, on-project mediation under FIDIC, NEC and bespoke EPC frameworks — intervening to settle escalations before they reach a tribunal or the engineer's determination.

Frameworks

  • FIDIC Red, Yellow and Silver Books
  • NEC3 / NEC4 option suites
  • Bespoke EPC and EPCM contracts
  • Sub-contract and supply-chain instruments

Engagement Model

We embed as standing mediator or shadow counsel — chairing project-level settlement sessions between employer, main contractor and key sub-contractors. Issues are isolated, framed and resolved at the earliest commercial window.

III
Contractors

Pre-Contract Risk Architecture

Bespoke contract engineering for construction joint ventures, development agreements and EPC contracts — drafted to neutralise disputes before they form.

Scope

  • Risk allocation and indemnity calibration
  • Tiered dispute clauses with mediation as first step
  • Payment, retention and bonding mechanics
  • Variation, claim notification and limitation regimes

Result

A contract that channels disagreement into structured resolution from day one — reducing the probability and cost of dispute across the life of the project.

IV
Real Estate

Real Estate Disputes Solutions & Administrative Support

Whether you need advice on property ownership structures, lease drafting and negotiation, development, sale and purchase transactions, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, or any other real estate-related matter, our team of committed, respected professionals is keen to help you succeed. We provide robust advice and services in: First — Disputes, Mediation, and ADR Support; Second — Rent and Lease Support; Third — Inheritance, Transactions and Administrative Support.

First — Disputes, Mediation & ADR Support

Ownership, off-plan, and resale. Common off-plan real estate and ownership disputes arise from different issues and conflicts. The typical disputes can be:

a) Off-Plan Property Disputes

Project delays or non-completion, cancellation of projects by developers, failure to meet specifications or quality standards, payment plan changes, misrepresentation during sales, termination of SPA, refund and compensation, defect liability claims, force majeure arguments.

V
Real Estate

Rent, Lease, Inheritance & Administrative Support

Second — Rent and Lease Support. Third — Inheritance, Transactions and Administrative Support. We assist both landlords and tenants in navigating all procedural requirements related to leasing, and act for foreign-based owners and heirs across inheritance, due diligence, and administrative mandates over UAE real-estate affairs.

Second — Rent and Lease Support

We assist both landlords and tenants in navigating all procedural requirements related to leasing.

1) Transactional Lease Support

We provide comprehensive support for clients involved in leasing transactions, whether residential or commercial. Our transactional services aim to ensure that all lease agreements are clear, compliant, and commercially favorable, reducing the likelihood of future disputes. Our services include:

  • Reviewing Lease Agreements — we tailor lease contracts to the specific needs of the property, ensuring they include appropriate clauses related to rent, obligations of the parties, property protection, insurance, duration, renewal terms, maintenance obligations, penalties, and early termination
  • Regulatory Compliance and Registration — we ensure that lease agreements are fully compliant with local municipal requirements and guidelines governing lease documentation and disclosure obligations
  • Tenancy Renewals and Rent Adjustment — we advise landlords and tenants on renewal terms, rental cap regulations, and lawful mechanisms for increasing or decreasing rent
  • Due Diligence — we carry out due diligence on title, ownership, zoning restrictions, and use rights to ensure that the leased premises can be used for the intended activity

"We are your collaborative business partners — anticipating developments and responding on your behalf with speed and certainty."

PDR Chambers