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MEET OUR FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARTNER
SAMEER A. KHAN
Sameer Khan is the Founder and Managing Partner of SK Legal. He has been based in UAE for the past 13 years. During this time, he has successfully provided legal services to several prominent companies and private clients and has advised and represented them on a variety of projects in the UAE.
Sameer has advised and represented clients before various dispute resolution forums, including ICC Arbitrations seated in Abu Dhabi, London, and Singapore and DIAC Arbitrations seated in Dubai.
Sameer has also advised clients on various types of civil and commercial disputes in Dubai and Sharjah Courts and, for this purpose, has worked in collaboration with other licensed firms in order to provide high-quality legal services to his clients.
Sameer is a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales and attended the prestigious Pembroke College of the University of Oxford. Sameer was admitted into the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn in 2006 before being called to the Bar in 2007. His extensive professional experience with regional and international clients makes Sameer a preferred choice for a wide range of client needs.
- Represented a major UK Contractor in an ADCCAC Arbitration seated in Abu Dhabi against a US Architect Firm for claims for misrepresentation and breach of contract related to the construction of a large educational development in Abu Dhabi. The value of the claim was approximately AED 120M.
- Advised a UK Design and engineering Consultancy on claims for defective design put forward by a UAE Developer with respect to the construction of a major five-star hotel in Dubai.
- Advised a UK Design and engineering Consultancy on claims for defective design put forward by a Saudi Conglomerate with respect to the construction of a large food processing factory building near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- Advised a Malaysian Contractor on claims for defective design with respect to the construction of a major public building in Doha, Qatar.
- Advised a UAE Company on defective fit-out works carried out by an Indian Interior Designer/Contractor in its offices in Hyderabad, India.
- Supervised local advocates in representing in local courts a UAE Architect Firm that was also a main contractor on a project. This was for the claim for non-payment made by the sub-contractor.
- Represented an Australian Sub-Contractor in a DIAC Arbitration seated in Dubai against a UAE Main Contractor for claims for extension of time, prolongation costs, and variations in relation to the construction of Concourse 2 of Dubai International Airport.
- Represented a UAE Developer in a DIAC Arbitration seated in Dubai against a Chinese Contractor over a dispute related to the construction of a Residential Tower in Dubai Marina.
- Represented a US Contractor in Dubai World Tribunal proceedings against a UAE Developer for payment of outstanding invoices related to work carried out under a facilities management contract for Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.
- Advised a UAE Sub-Contractor on its claims for extension of time, prolongation costs and variations in relation to MEP works carried out on Concourse 3 of Dubai International Airport.
- Advised a UAE Developer on claims put forward by the contractor related to the construction of an office tower in Business Bay, Dubai.
- Advised a French Contractor on its contractual entitlement against a public body with respect to potential delay claims arising out of a major infrastructure project in Saudi Arabia.
- Represented a government entity in an ICC Arbitration seated in London over a dispute related to a gas processing facility in Oman. The claim value was approximately USD 88M, and the counterclaim value was USD 25M.
- Represented a major Indian Contractor in an ICC Arbitration seated in Abu Dhabi against a UAE entity for claims for extension of time, prolongation costs, and variations related to work done on a chemical processing facility in Abu Dhabi.
- Represented a Ukrainian Contractor in an ICC Arbitration seated in Abu Dhabi against the Government of Fujairah over a dispute arising from an Oil Exploration Contract in Fujairah, UAE.
- Advised a Dubai Public Authority on claims put forward by a Japanese Contractor related to the construction of a Power Plant.
- Advised a Kuwaiti Subcontractor on claims against a Korean Main Contractor over work done on Power Stations in Kuwait.
- Advised a French Subcontractor on claims against a Korean Main Contractor over work done on a desalination plant in Bahrain.
- Represented a Pakistani Telecommunications Company in an ICC Arbitration seated in Singapore over a commercial dispute related to the sale of licenses. The claim value was USD 25M.
- Advised a major US Contractor on main contract and sub-contract disputes related to the provision of servers and IT platforms to the Muscat and Salalah International Airports in Oman.
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OUR TESTIMONIALS
What Clients are Saying!
Pleasant experience to work with him on one of our project claims. The claim was successful with his thorough support all along. It is rare to find an advisor with both contractual and legal knowledge. As a person with a fantastic personality, Mr. Sameer is best suited to deal with contracting disputes, having full knowledge of construction claims, arbitration, and local and international laws. He is soft-spoken, well-behaved, and fully dedicated to client interests. I wish him all the success.
I have had the pleasure of working with Sameer whilst working in-house and found him to be a diligent and thorough professional who provides a solid service to his clients (even when the odds are against you). He is very knowledgeable on proceedings before the Dubai courts and is also a solution-oriented lawyer who provides regular updates on the progress of matters. I would not hesitate to recommend Sameer for dispute resolution services.
Sameer is a great law professional, and I had a very pleasant experience as his client. He is very patient, understands client needs, and is very knowledgeable. Through his legal advice, Sameer helped me resolve a big legal case before reaching court. He is very responsive and always makes himself available when needed.
We have employed Mr. Sameer on various litigation matters and found him to be highly knowledgeable and informed on law. His practical knowledge of the workings of the court system and the arbitration process in the UAE is insightful and commendable. He is always available to attend to your queries and is extremely clear and concise in his advice. His approach to any legal matter is practical and straightforward. You can rest assured that any dispute he handles is handled by a thorough professional.
Sameer is an exceptional lawyer who combines high ethical standards, diligence, and honesty. He was deeply engaged in understanding my needs and finding the right solutions. His remarkable scrutiny, creativity, and logical skills shone throughout our engagement. As a critical thinker and effective communicator, Sameer excelled in simplifying complex arguments and producing highly effective legal memorandums that blend clarity, reason, and simplicity. I genuinely appreciate his significant impact on me, and I am particularly impressed by his integrity and brilliance. Thank you, Sameer, for your invaluable counsel.
