Top Legal Consultant in UAE
Sameer A Khan
Experience & Notable Cases
Sameer A Khan’s extensive arbitration, litigation, and advisory experience make him a leading authority in construction, commercial, and infrastructure disputes in the UAE and beyond.
- Represented a UK contractor in ADCCAC Arbitration (Abu Dhabi) against a US architect firm over a AED 120m dispute for misrepresentation and breach of contract in an educational development project.
- Advised UK consultancies on defective design claims for a five-star hotel in Dubai and a food processing factory in Saudi Arabia.
- Advised a Malaysian contractor on design defects in a public building in Doha, Qatar.
- Advised a UAE company on defective fit-out work by an Indian contractor in its Hyderabad offices.
- Supervised local advocates in a UAE court case for an architect firm and main contractor facing a non-payment claim from a subcontractor.
- Represented an Australian subcontractor in DIAC Arbitration (Dubai) against a UAE main contractor over construction claims at Dubai International Airport (Terminal 2).
- Represented a UAE developer in DIAC Arbitration against a Chinese contractor over a Dubai Marina residential tower dispute.
- Represented a US contractor in Dubai World Tribunal proceedings against a UAE developer for unpaid invoices on a Palm Jumeirah facilities management contract.
- Represented a government entity in ICC Arbitration (London) over an USD 88m gas processing facility dispute in Oman, with a USD 25m counterclaim.
- Represented an Indian contractor in ICC Arbitration (Abu Dhabi) against a UAE entity over claims related to a chemical processing facility.
- Represented a Ukrainian contractor in ICC Arbitration (Abu Dhabi) against Fujairah’s government in an oil exploration dispute.
- Represented a Pakistani telecommunications company in ICC Arbitration (Singapore) over a USD 25m commercial dispute regarding license sales.
- Advised a UAE subcontractor on claims for MEP works at Dubai International Airport (Terminal 3).
- Advised a UAE developer on contractor claims for an office tower in Business Bay, Dubai.
- Advised a French contractor on delay claims for a Saudi infrastructure project.
- Advised a Dubai public authority on claims by a Japanese contractor over power plant construction.
- Advised a Kuwaiti subcontractor on claims against a Korean contractor for power station projects in Kuwait.
- Advised a French subcontractor on claims against a Korean contractor for a desalination plant in Bahrain.
- Advised a US contractor on contract disputes for server and IT platform provision at Muscat and Salalah International Airports (Oman).
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Biography
Sameer A Khan is a distinguished legal consultant in the UAE and the founder and managing partner of SK Legal. With over 14 years of experience, he has established himself as a trusted advocate in Dubai, UAE, representing multinational corporations, government entities, and private clients in high-value disputes across the Middle East, UK, and Asia.
Sameer has a strong track record in arbitration and dispute resolution, having successfully represented clients before ICC, DIAC, and ADCCAC arbitrations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, London, and Singapore. His experience spans construction disputes, commercial contracts, criminal law, infrastructure projects, and international trade agreements.
He has advised on claims for misrepresentation, breach of contract, defective design, extension of time, and variations across a diverse range of industries, including hospitality, energy, telecommunications, and real estate development.
Education
A graduate of Pembroke College, University of Oxford, Sameer was called to the Bar at Lincoln’s Inn in 2007. His global expertise and deep knowledge of UAE law make him the preferred choice for clients seeking top-tier legal consultancy in Dubai.
For legal advice from one of the leading advocates and legal consultants in UAE, connect with Sameer A Khan today.
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Practice Areas
Providing strategic legal solutions across arbitration, dispute resolution, corporate law, and commercial litigation in the UAE and beyond.
Our expertise include:
- Arbitration,
- Litigation
- Civil and Commercial Dispute Resolution
- Rental Dispute Forum
- Corporate law
- Criminal Law
- Mergers and Acquisition (M&A)
- Intellectual Property Law
- UAE Employment Law
- Dubai Real Estate Law
- Cybercrime and fraud
SK Legal also regularly handles matters related to Domestic and International Arbitrations. We represent clients in DIFC Courts. If a client requires legal representation in Dubai or Sharjah Courts, SK Legal works in collaboration with different firms in UAE that are licensed to provide these services. Using its network of firms with which it collaborates, SK Legal can offer services in both Arabic and English.
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