International law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers Global, receiving rankings for 23 practice groups.
The firm’s Global: Multi-Jurisdiction Real Estate practice maintained its Band 2 ranking. In the United Arab Emirates, BCLP retained its rankings for both Real Estate and Construction. Richard Dupay continued to be recognized as ‘Up and Coming,’ while Farida Sadiq remained featured in the Spotlight table for Real Estate: Planning.
BCLP’s Construction practice secured its ranking for the sixth year in a row. The team is noted for “sound knowledge and experience on contractual and legal matters in the UAE and globally.”
Six lawyers from BCLP received individual recognition:
– Jonathan Morris – Israel: Corporate/M&A International Firms
– Charles Lilley – United Arab Emirates: Construction: Dispute Resolution
– Marcus Pearl – Global Market Leaders: Outsourcing
– Richard Dupay – United Arab Emirates: Construction: Dispute Resolution
– Jonathan Morris – Israel: Capital Markets (Expertise Based Abroad)
– Farida Sadiq – United Arab Emirates: Real Estate: Planning
Clients provided feedback on several areas of BCLP’s work. For Agribusiness, one client said, “BCLP Lawyers are very responsive, thorough and practical. The firm stands out for their understanding of private equity dealings as related to our industry in agriculture and commodities.” Regarding Construction, a client stated, “BCLP has an extremely strong team of seasoned construction and real estate practitioners who have a strategic approach to problem solving. They are commercial, extremely fast, detail-oriented and accurate.” Another client commented on Real Estate services, saying, “The bench strength of the team is a huge asset. They follow up diligently and their commercial awareness is strong.” A further comment on Real Estate added, “The firm is excellent at summarising complex issues and providing clear advice on next steps. They rise to the occasion and lead where appropriate.”
Chambers and Partners evaluates lawyers and law firms based on criteria such as technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities valued by clients. More information about Chambers and Partners can be found at their website.
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