Ron Nobbs
Partner – Head of Construction, Middle East
Ron is a leading construction, engineering, and infrastructure expert, known for his tenacity and commitment and his strategic advice and innovative solutions in high-stakes projects.
Partner – Head of Construction, Middle East
Ron is a leading construction, engineering, and infrastructure expert, known for his tenacity and commitment and his strategic advice and innovative solutions in high-stakes projects.
Language - English
Jurisdictions - England & Wales, United Arab Emirates
Ron Nobbs leads the Middle East Construction, Engineering, and Infrastructure Disputes team, offering over three decades of experience to developers and contractors worldwide. His expertise spans various sectors including infrastructure, oil and gas, rail, airports, roads, ports, sports and leisure, utilities, process plants, waste and mixed use developments. Clients appreciate his ability to "assimilate technical issues quickly" and "provide practical and commercially focused advice". It is for this reason he is renowned for being "outstanding" and providing "impeccable" client service.
Ron provides comprehensive support across all major procurement forms, including EPC, EPIC, and PPP, and is adept with all of the principle contract forms including FIDIC, NEC, ICE and IChemE. His practice covers real-time project management and dispute avoidance and resolution, including ADR, arbitration and litigation, ensuring clients are well-prepared for any challenge. His strategic approach and commitment to client success make him a sought-after advisor in the industry.
Clients commend Ron for being a "brilliant strategist and fantastic manager of the team who is always approachable and down-to-earth.". His work on major projects throughout the world, demonstrates the trust clients continuously place in him to deliver results that align with both their legal and commercial objectives.
Aluminium smelting plant in Saudi Arabia
Advising the International Contractor on disputes at a smelting plant in relation to the Rectifiers at a project in Saudi Arabia and preparing commercially successful Settlement Agreement.
Gas Processing Plant in Iraq
Acting for the International contractor on a dispute at a Gas Processing plant in Iraq and achieving strong commercial settlement.
Nuclear power plant ICC arbitration in Abu Dhabi.
Advised the International contractor JV on the dispute arising out of the Construction of a Nuclear Plant in AD.
Rail Projects and Disputes in UAE and UK
Acting for Rail Companies and Contractors on multiple rail projects and disputes in UAE and UK including Dubai Metro, Channel Tunnel and London Railway Stations.
London Airports Disputes
Advising both the Owners and Contractors on a large number of Construction and Engineering Disputes at 3 London Airports.
Walter Lilly Case
Represented the winning Contractor in the leading construction decision in the Technology and Construction Court in London.
