FIDIC and standard form contracts

We assist clients in drafting, negotiating, and managing FIDIC and other standard form contracts to reduce disputes and promote clarity in construction projects.

Practice Overview

Standard form contracts are the backbone of modern construction projects, offering consistency and predictability in complex undertakings. At Kayrouz & Associates, we specialise in advising on FIDIC contracts and other internationally recognised standard forms used in the UAE and the wider Middle East.

Our lawyers support employers, contractors, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle—from pre-contract strategy and tender review to execution, contract administration, and dispute resolution. We provide tailored advice on how to adapt standard forms to suit specific project conditions, legal frameworks, and risk profiles.

FIDIC forms in particular require careful understanding of clause interaction, allocation of liability, time extension mechanisms, and dispute resolution procedures. We help clients navigate these aspects with confidence, ensuring that the contracts work as intended under UAE law.

We also assist in the use of other regional and sector-specific templates, ensuring compliance with both local legislation and international best practices.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Drafting and negotiating bespoke amendments to FIDIC contracts
  • Advising on Red, Yellow, Silver, and Green Book provisions
  • Risk allocation and performance security guidance
  • Contract administration and claims management
  • Training legal and project teams on contract use
  • Support in disputes arising from misinterpretation or breach of standard terms
  • Meet Our Team

    Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
    Pierre Kayrouz

    Pierre Kayrouz

    Chief Legal Officer
    Maria Valeyeva

    Maria Valeyeva

    Chief Compliance Officer
    Georges Touma

    Georges Touma

    Head Litigator
    Carlos Rahme

    Carlos Rahme

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Y. Geagea

    Sandy Geagea

    Legal Consultant
    Rita Semaan

    Rita Semaan

    Legal Consultant
    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Paralegal
    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Junior Legal Counsel
    Saeed Gaber

    Saeed Gaber

    Legal Research Analyst

    Priya Bavanasi

    Senior Corporate Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Professor Mark Engelman

    Mark Engelman

    Intellectual Property Barrister
    Arka Navle

    Arka Navle

    Corporate Counsel
    Nashita Nazneen

    Nashita Nazneen

    Junior Corporate Counsel
    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Business Development Manager

    Marium Razzaq

    Solicitor

    Parvathy Pavithran

    HR and Document Controller

    Chantal Elia Khawam

    Front Desk Specialist
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