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Laura McGuckin

Associate
Dubai
About

Laura is an Associate in the Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations Group at DLA Piper and is based in Dubai. She has experience in both the UK and Middle East in the area of commercial dispute resolution, including international arbitration and litigation. 

Laura advises clients on complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes spanning a range of sectors including construction, infrastructure, real estate, and hospitality and leisure.

Areas of FocusLitigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Professional QualificationsSolicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales

EXPERIENCE

  • Represented the MEP contractor in a DIAC arbitration in relation to an unlawful termination claim, call on the performance bond and the contractor’s claims for extension of time and recovery of outstanding payment entitlements in connection with an ultra-luxury resort and residences in Dubai under UAE law.
  • Represented the Owner of a desalination plant in an ICC arbitration, in relation to high value construction defect remediation claims and Covid-19 claims, seated in the DIFC, pursuant to English law.
  • Advised a Portuguese fit-out contractor regarding project completion and entitlement to extensions of time on the construction of one of the largest airports in the Middle East.  
  • Acted for a UAE based leading steel producer in an ADCCAC arbitration relating to a high-value dispute concerning termination and loss of profit claims.
  • Advised one of the world's largest hotel and leisure groups as to their operations and leasing structures in the DIFC and onshore Dubai.
  • Advised a European Bank concerning its ESG strategy for investment and asset management in the UK and Europe.
Education
  • University of Law (Liverpool), Legal Practice Course and Msc in Law, Business and Management, 2021
  • University of Law (Liverpool), Graduate Diploma in Law, 2020
  • University of Newcastle, Bachelor of Human Geography (BA), 2019

Publications and media

  • Building better ESG compliance in construction, 8 March 2023
  • ADCCAC arbitration (2013 Rules): a step-by-step guide, 1 February 2024
  • ArbitrateAD arbitration (2024 Rules): a step-by-step guide, March 2024
  • Enforcing arbitration awards in the UAE, Janaury 2025

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Law Society of England and Wales

Connect

Phone

+971 4 438 6100
(Work, Dubai)
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