Education: Degree in Law - National & Capodistrian University, Athens – Faculty of Law, Master of Laws, LL.M, University of Southampton.
Professional Qualifications: Qualified in 1994 as a Practising Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England & Wales Admitted in 1992 as an Attorney, Athens Bar.
Languages: English, Greek and French.
Areas of Practice: Construction & Engineering, Litigation, Arbitration
Industry Sectors: Construction & Engineering, Energy & Power
Antonios specialises in Construction & Engineering for the last 13 years both in the UK and the UAE, initially with Clifford Chance and subsequently with a major UAE law firm prior to joining Bin Shabib & Associates (BSA LLP) LLP as partner, focusing on all aspects of local construction industry and acting mainly for international clients.
He is quoted by Chambers Global 2008, an independent guide to the top lawyers in 175 countries, as “responsive and commercially aware, noted for his deep analysis of construction law disputes and as a prominent contributor to regional publications”.
Recent Cases and Transactions: Specialising in resolution of commercial disputes, primarily disputes arising out of construction projects as well as non contentious aspects in construction and engineering to include representing and acting for:
US specialist contractor in consortium issues arising from local airport special works project and in connection with all relevant aspects from setting up to contract negotiations.
GCC based US engineering consultant in connection with dispute with property developer and local authorities arising from commercial and residential complex project.
UAE based Canadian consulting engineer in a series of disputes with local developer arising from consultancy services in relation to two major commercial and residential developments in Dubai.
Canadian transportation contractor in setting up and in bids for major Dubai Municipality transportation project and multipurpose development in Dubai.
Brazilian contractor in setting up, contractual reviews for Middle Eastern and East African operations and consortium set ups for major railway project and a wide variety of civil works projects.
Major local construction company in a public road works dispute against Dubai Municipality in arbitration proceedings under Dubai Municipality Rules.
Major Korean contractor in dispute arising from extension of warranty of water desalination plant.
Major Scandinavian contractor on recovery of dues and termination of contract with Employer for the construction of shopping residential and office complex.
Major UAE based British management consultancy and engineering designing entity in defending claims by Japanese contractor for deficient design.
Major Korean main contractor in disputes with the Dubai Government and arbitration with subcontractors
Japanese construction equipment supplier in agency dispute with UAE national agent.
Swedish specialist subcontractor on contractual review in relation to implementation of residential refuge system.
British firm of architects in relation to design related disputes with UAE property developer.
Articles and publications:
Time Bars in Construction Contracts
Limitation of liability in Construction Contracts
Pay if paid rules in UAE Subcontracts
Arbitration Practice in the UAE
Critical stages of arbitration
Benefits and drawbacks of commencing dispute resolution process prior to completion of works
Contracts with Dubai Government Departments
Termination of construction contracts
Preparing early for works that may be late: effective documentary management for UAE delay and disruption claims
