Kennedys
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Trade Centre, Dubai
About
Kennedys is a global specialist law firm founded in 1899 in London, with 2,750+ lawyers across 47 offices in 20 countries. The Dubai office has been operational since 2006, with personnel registered as Legal Consultants by the Legal Affairs Department of Dubai and as practitioners on the DIFC Courts' Register.
Construction & Real Estate Disputes
Kennedys specialises in construction dispute resolution and insurance claims for the real estate sector — a niche most other firms don't cover at this depth:
- Multi-billion AED construction dispute resolution (DIAC, ICC, LCIA rules)
- Construction defect and contractor claims
- Insurance recovery for property and construction projects
- Large-scale infrastructure project advisory
- Corporate and commercial advisory for developments
- Cross-jurisdictional dispute resolution (lawyers qualified in Australia, UK, Hong Kong, India, Lebanon, NZ)
Notable Work
- Represented a semi-governmental entity in a multi-billion AED construction dispute against a prominent contractor for a major Dubai land development
- Handled numerous multi-million AED commercial construction disputes across the UAE under various arbitral rules
Awards & Recognition
- Legal 500 EMEA 2025: Tier 4 — UAE Construction
- Legal 500 EMEA 2025: Tier 4 — Dispute Resolution: Arbitration & International Litigation
- Chambers Global 2026: Band 3 — UAE Insurance
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Services Offered
Key services Kennedys provides for real estate lawyers clients in Dubai:
Why Choose Kennedys
- Global insurance market leader — founded in London in 1899, Kennedys is recognised as a leading international insurance and disputes firm.
- Dubai office since 2006, with on-the-ground experience of UAE construction, insurance and commercial disputes.
- Construction & projects depth — advises across the full life-cycle of construction projects, from procurement and contracts to disputes.
- Arbitration experience in DIAC, DIFC and other major forums for high-value property and construction matters.
- International network spanning offices and associations across multiple countries for cross-border work.
- Ranked by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for dispute resolution and arbitration in the UAE.
How Kennedys Works
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Initial enquiry & conflict check
Contact the Dubai office to outline your matter; the firm runs a conflict check before engaging.
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Scoping & engagement
A partner-led team assesses the dispute or transaction, scopes the work and agrees an engagement and fee basis.
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Strategy & advice
Kennedys advises on the legal position and strategy — whether contract/procurement advice, claim defence, or pre-action dispute steps.
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Resolution
The firm pursues resolution through negotiation, mediation, arbitration (e.g. DIAC/DIFC) or court proceedings as appropriate.
Business Profile
Hours and pricing may change — confirm directly with the business before engaging.
Licenses & Certifications
Licenses and certifications are subject to renewal. Verify current status with the issuing authority before engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kennedys a real estate law firm?
No — Kennedys is an international law firm founded in 1899 whose core specialism is insurance, reinsurance and disputes. It does have a real estate, projects and construction practice covering contentious and non-contentious property matters, but it is best known for insurance and dispute resolution rather than conveyancing.
What property-related work does Kennedys handle in Dubai?
Its Dubai team is active in construction and engineering disputes, real estate litigation, property damage and property-related insurance coverage disputes, and international arbitration of high-value project disputes.
My construction project has a dispute — can Kennedys help?
Yes. Kennedys' construction and projects team advises across the full project life-cycle, from procurement and contract advice through to resolving disputes by negotiation, arbitration (including DIAC and DIFC) or litigation.
When did Kennedys open its Dubai office?
Kennedys launched its Dubai office in 2006. The wider firm was founded in London in 1899 and operates from offices across multiple countries.
Does Kennedys handle insurance disputes in the UAE?
Yes. The Dubai office advises on a wide range of insurance disputes, including property damage coverage, business interruption, professional indemnity, liability and subrogated claims.
How is Kennedys regulated?
As a UK-headquartered firm, Kennedys Law LLP is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Its Dubai office operates as part of the international firm's UAE presence. Always confirm current regulatory and licensing status before engaging.
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