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China State Engineering Construction Corporation Middle East (CSCEC), a subsidiary of the third largest construction company in the world, is developing some of the most recognisable infrastructure and mega-projects in the Middle East. This is work fraught with danger and carrying high risks, and the way in which CSCEC’s regional legal team has risen to the challenge has impressed nominators. Peers praised the innovative approach that the team has taken to managing its increasing workload. For example, daily legal work is now completed through mobile apps and social media. With a 100% record in winning disputes, the team has added significant gains and commercial returns for CSCEC in the region. This in turn has allowed legal to demonstrate its value to commercial employees, giving it scope to influence other areas of the business. The legal team’s activities to promote the importance of regulatory compliance has been just one of the benefits of its proven success. Having created strict adherence to contractual rights, the team has also improved recoverability of collectibles while building on intensified payment mechanisms.