Mr George Vlavianos > DLA Piper > Doha, Qatar > Lawyer Profile

DLA Piper‘s dispute resolution team is noted by clients for its ‘high competency, direct approach and availability’, leveraging the firm’s international presence to advise multinational clients on cross-border disputes. The department stands out for its track record in cases in the construction industry, and is retained to advise clients on disputes both in Qatar and those occurring abroad, including Europe. George Vlavianos co-heads the team with Andrew Mackenzie. Mackenzie’s background in commercial cases, including shareholder disputes, white-collar crime and international arbitration in the technology and financial industries, complements Vlavianos’ focus on energy and construction sector disputes, along with his work in regional matters.

The finance and projects department at DLA Piper stands out for its ‘excellent knowledge of the construction law and market in the Middle East’. It advises clients most notably on contentious matters, where the team frequently represents companies in international arbitration. The team’s experience also extends to regulatory and advisory roles in the real estate, energy and construction sectors, including the development and financing of public infrastructure, leasing of workspaces and other projects. Andrew Mackenzie co-heads the team with George Vlavianos and Nacim Bounouara. Duncan Pickering adds significant real estate expertise to the department.