Prime Highlights:
- Dentons has been recognised as Construction Team of the Year at the Legal 500 Middle East and North Africa Awards 2026 for its outstanding work on major construction and infrastructure projects.
- The award reflects the firm’s leadership in construction law and dispute resolution, showcasing its ability to guide clients through complex projects across the region.
Key Facts:
- Dentons advises employers, contractors, developers, lenders, and insurers on projects in infrastructure, energy, transport, real estate, and large-scale developments.
- The Construction Team of the Year award honours firms that demonstrate technical excellence, innovation, and measurable impact in the construction sector.
Background:
Dentons has been named Construction Team of the Year at the Legal 500 Middle East and North Africa Awards 2026 for its excellent work on major construction and infrastructure projects in the region.
The award highlights Dentons’ leading construction practice, which advises employers, contractors, developers, lenders, and insurers on important projects in infrastructure, energy, transport, real estate, and large-scale developments. The team handles both project planning and high-level dispute resolution, including arbitration, adjudication, and litigation.
Over the past year, Dentons has supported clients on some of the region’s most complex projects, helping them deal with changing regulations, sustainability requirements, and modern procurement methods.
Dean Ryburn, Regional Head of Construction and Dispute Resolution at Dentons, said the team was “thrilled to be recognised by Legal 500. This award highlights our strong teamwork across the Middle East and our dedication to providing clear, practical, and strategic advice on our clients’ major projects and disputes.”
Jon Nash, Regional Managing Partner, added, “This award underscores Dentons’ dedication to providing practical, solutions-driven advice on projects that shape the future of the region. Our integrated, cross-border approach allows us to combine local insight with global capability to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.”
The Legal 500 MENA Awards recognise leading law firms and lawyers based on independent research, client feedback, and market insight. The Construction Team of the Year award recognises firms that demonstrate technical skill, innovation, and a strong impact in the construction sector.
Dentons’ win at the Legal 500 MENA Awards 2026 confirms its leadership in construction law and dispute resolution.



