At MRP Advisory, we specialise exclusively in construction, infrastructure, and engineering law across the GCC and beyond.
Our boutique law firm combines deep sector knowledge with legal precision to support contractors, developers, and subcontractors at every stage of a project.
From contract drafting, negotiation, and risk management to dispute resolution through arbitration, litigation, and adjudication, we deliver practical and commercially focused solutions that protect your interests and drive successful outcomes.
Whether it’s navigating complex contractual frameworks, addressing project delays, managing payment claims, or resolving disputes, MRP provides the clarity and strategic insight you need to achieve results.
Trusted by the industry. Focused on your success. Contact us to speak with a construction lawyer in the GCC.
Non-Contentious Construction Advisory
At MRP Advisory, we recognise that many of the most complex issues in construction projects can be avoided with the right guidance at the outset. Our non-contentious construction advisory practice supports clients throughout the project life cycle – from procurement and contract negotiation to project execution and risk management.
We assist with:
Our goal is to help clients achieve certainty, efficiency, and resilience in their projects, while avoiding the pitfalls that often lead to disputes.
Legal Support for Construction Disputes in the UAE
Construction disputes often arise during project execution due to delays, variations, payment issues, or contractual disagreements. At MRP, we represent clients in resolving complex disputes through arbitration, litigation, expert determination, and negotiated settlements.
We advise contractors, developers, and subcontractors on a wide range of construction-related disputes, including:
Our goal is to protect your commercial interests while achieving cost-effective and enforceable outcomes.
Dedicated Professionals in Construction Law & Dispute Resolution
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Rishabh is a partner at MRP Advisory, a leading law firm handling construction arbitration disputes in the MENA region and the Indian subcontinent. He has over a decade of experience in domestic and international arbitration, litigation, and dispute resolution, specialising in construction disputes. He has also handled shareholder, intellectual property, debt recovery, and real estate matters. He has successfully represented clients in various arbitration forums, such as ICC, DIAC, LCIA, and SIAC, and in complex litigation before the Indian Courts. He is passionate about delivering high- quality and costeffective legal solutions to his clients and strives to uphold the highest standards of professional excellence. His work is recognised Lexology (formerly Who’s Who Legal) in its Construction & Arbitration Listings. He has also been recommended by Legal500 in their listings.
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Adarsh is a qualified lawyer licensed to practise in India, with a focus on the construction and infrastructure sector. His experience spans a wide range of projects, including supply contracts, highways (EPC and BOOT models), metro and rail systems, thermal and gas power plants, waste heat recovery units, and upstream gas developments. He has advised and represented clients in arbitrations arising from contracts executed across diverse jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Libya, Switzerland, Jordan, Greece, Syria, Singapore, and India. Adarsh has also advised clients on shareholder and employment disputes, including matters involving board-level conflicts, equity participation, and senior executive terminations.
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Gunjan is a dual-qualified legal professional, admitted as an Indian Advocate and a Solicitor in England & Wales. With several years of professional experience, she has earned accolades and client appreciation for a diverse range of legal services, including the handling of complex construction disputes and arbitrations across various stages before courts and tribunals, providing insightful legal opinions on claim assessment during pre-dispute resolution stages, crafting persuasive arguments and representing clients in both domestic and international disputes. She is proficient in representing clients before courts, national & international arbitration tribunals, encompassing both ad-hoc and institutional frameworks, and is also empaneled as an Arbitrator with various institutions like the Court of Arbitration for Art (CAFA), SAMA, and Presolv360. She also serves as an external member of the POSH Committee for various organizations. Gunjan is regularly invited to speak at various national and international forums, webinars, and to judge legal competitions in law schools. She is also a widely published author, and her publications are widely followed by arbitration practitioners globally. She has been recognized as a “Future Star” in Construction by Benchmark Litigation in 2025 and has also received the “Pioneering Women Leadership Award” from ET Now, CMO Asia, and the World Women Leadership Congress, in recognition of her exceptional contribution, leadership and expertise in the legal domain.
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Roshanara is a dual-qualified lawyer (Advocate- India, Solicitor-England and Wales) with over six years of experience in commercial litigation and international arbitration. She advises on complex, cross-border disputes across a range of industries and jurisdictions.At MRP Advisory, Roshanara focuses on high-value arbitrations under leading institutional rules including DIAC, QICCA, ICC, NEPCA, and ad hoc proceedings. Her practice involves close collaboration with international clients and counsel teams, from pre-dispute strategy to final award. Prior to joining MRP Advisory in 2022, she represented clients before the Delhi High Court in commercial and civil litigation matters.
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Nikhil Ramdev is a certified mediator with extensive experience in high-value international arbitration disputes exceeding USD 600 million. An alumnus of Amity Law School, Delhi (affiliated to GGSIPU), he has represented clients across seats including India, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Oman, Singapore, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and London. His practice covers sectors such as roads, highways, renewable energy, power generation and distribution, and hydro-mechanical projects. Skilled in FIDIC and other international contracts, Nikhil also contributes to thought leadership, mentorship, and legal education through podcasts, webinars, and university collaborations.
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Kunj is an Indian qualified lawyer registered with the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa since 2015. She is specialized in handling matters pertaining to both civil and commercial litigation and arbitration. Prior to joining MRP Advisory, Kunj has worked with the dispute resolution team of Solomon & Co., Mumbai wherein she has appeared before different forums like the High Court of Bombay, National Company Law Tribunal, City Civil Courts, RERA and Consumer Forum. In addition to arbitration matters, she is experienced in handling matters pertaining to commercial transactions, real estate laws, employment and labour laws, insolvency and bankruptcy law, company law and family law. She has also completed her Masters in Law in Litigation and Dispute Resolution. She has worked with the Senior Judge at the Federal Court of Claims in Washington DC and also at a litigation law firm in Washington DC where she has practiced in the courts of Virgina, Maryland and Washington DC. Kunj has completed her Bachelors in Law from Mumbai University and her Masters in Law from The George Washington University in Washington DC.
Email: kunj.pandya@mrp-advisory.com
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Sharda is an Indian qualified lawyer registered with the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa since 2019. She focuses on commercial international arbitration, while also bringing experience in civil and commercial litigation. She has built extensive experience in handling high-value international construction arbitrations conducted under leading institutional rules, including ICC, DIAC and UNCITRAL. Her work covers a broad range of complex construction issues, such as claims for variations, delay and disruption, extensions of time, liquidated damages, defects liability and rectification costs, as well as disputes concerning performance securities. She has worked on matters involving large infrastructure and engineering projects across the Middle East and Asia, where her role includes drafting and reviewing detailed pleadings, assisting with witness and expert evidence, reviewing and organising voluminous technical documentation, and supporting the overall strategy of the case.
In addition to her construction practice, Sharda has also advised in an international shareholder arbitration concerning a joint venture in the Middle East, which required navigating both corporate and contractual aspects of the dispute. This has further strengthened her expertise in handling complex, document-heavy arbitrations involving multiple areas of law.
Before joining MRP Advisory, Sharda gained litigation and arbitration experience in Mumbai and Lucknow, appearing before various courts and tribunals.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi, with International Law as her subject of honours.
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Vritti is an India-qualified lawyer specialising in complex arbitration matters, including commercial and construction disputes.
She is a law graduate from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, and an Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution from NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad.
Vritti is admitted to the Bar Council of Delhi and is an active member at YSIAC, WIPO ADR Young, Swiss VYAP, SADRC, IWAI, Young ITA, Young ICCA, Young CEAN, Young MCIA, Young IAMC, and AA40.
Passionate about nurturing the next generation of ADR professionals, she mentors emerging practitioners and frequently serves as a judge in national and international ADR and moot court competitions
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Sarthak is an Indian-qualified lawyer specialising in international arbitration and commercial litigation, with a particular focus on construction and infrastructure disputes. He is a law graduate from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi. He has done his Master’s in Business Laws from the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore.
At MRP Advisory, Sarthak has advised and represented clients in high-stake disputes across the Middle East and South Asia under leading arbitral institutions including the ICC, SIAC, LCIA, and DIFC-LCIA. His recent work includes acting for contractors in complex FIDIC-based EPC disputes involving delay, disruption, variations, and force majeure claims in Oman, Kuwait, and India.
Sarthak has worked on matters involving power projects, metro construction, high-speed rail, and clean fuel infrastructure, and regularly liaises with international quantum and delay experts.
He has also contributed to ongoing legal publications and frequently judges ADR competitions and lectures on international arbitration and construction law.
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Vivek is an Indian qualified lawyer with a focus on dispute resolution. Before MRP, he interned at law firms in India and China. He holds Bachelor of Law from Amity Law School, Delhi and is enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi. He has also taken a language course from St. Stephens College, University of Delhi and attained elementary proficiency in Mandarin. He has achieved merit in several international arbitration competitions.
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Devesh is an alumnus of Symbiosis International University and also holds a Master’s degree in Constitutional Law from Maharashtra National Law University. With over four years of experience in dispute resolution, his practice primarily focuses on arbitration, both international and domestic, as well as high-stakes commercial litigation. He has acted in both ad hoc and institutional arbitrations seated in India and Singapore under the aegis of leading institutions, including the ICC, SIAC, DIAC, MCIA, IIAC, among others. Devesh has successfully managed high-stake arbitrations and commercial disputes, particularly those involving large-scale infrastructure projects, representing a diverse clientele comprising government agencies, multinational conglomerates, and private entities. He has also handled high-profile shareholder disputes, civil and criminal appeals, and matters involving complex transactions.
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Shakya is an Indian Qualified Lawyer with a focus on dispute resolution, especially for construction and infrastructure projects.
Prior to joining MRP Advisory as an associate in 2022, he has interned in various Indian firms including J. Sagar and Associates, Meraki Chambers, Solomon and Co., etc., which has allowed him to garner valuable experience in arbitration, litigation and commercial laws.
Shakya has advised clients primarily from the construction and infrastructure industries and has been involved in institutional arbitrations conducted under the ICC Rules, LCIA Rules and DIAC Rules, as well as ad-hoc domestic and international arbitrations. His experience spans across different jurisdictions including English, UAE, Indian, French, Omani and Gabonese law.
Shakya has extensive experience working in construction disputes arising out of residential projects, railway projects, etc. He specialises in claims pertaining to geotechnical matters, extension of time, prolongation costs, disruption costs, completion certificates, bank guarantees and employer claims such as delay damages and back charges, etc.
He holds a Bachelor of Law (BLS. LLB.) at Government Law College, Mumbai and additionally holds a Masters in Law, specialising in Alternative Dispute Resolution, from Jindal Global Law School, Sonepat.
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Misbah is an India – qualified lawyer specialising in international arbitration and commercial litigation, with a particular focus on construction and infrastructure disputes. She read her Bachelors of Law at Government Law College, Mumbai and additionally holds a Bachelors in Business Administration from Pune University.
At MRP, Misbah advises and represents clients in high-stakes disputes across the MENA Region in both institutional and ad hoc arbitrations. Her recent work includes acting for contractors in complex FIDIC-based EPC disputes involving delay, disruption, variations, and force majeure claims in Oman, UAE, Africa, Qatar, and India.
Prior to joining MRP Advisory, Misbah has interned with reputed law firms like Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan & Co., Trilegal, Constantine Cannon LLP in both India and London.
Misbah is a member of YSIAC, Young MCIA. In her spare time Misbah is an active volunteer with the Aga Khan Education Board for India (part of the Aga Khan Development Network) and frequently judges moot court competitions.
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Pallavi is an India-qualified lawyer specialising in international dispute resolution, with a focus on construction arbitration. She is engaged in arbitrations under various institutional rules, and contributes to drafting pleadings, supporting case strategy, and managing documentation in high-value disputes.
Before joining MRP Advisory, Pallavi interned with reputed law firms and chambers in India, gaining exposure to arbitration, litigation, and commercial laws, including real estate, taxation, money laundering, and civil and criminal procedure.
She is an alumna of School of Law, KIIT University, where she was awarded the Chancellor’s Gold Medal. She is enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi and actively engages with professional organisations such as Young ICCA, LCIA YIAG, Swiss VYAP, SADRC and Indian Women in International Arbitration.
When not working, Pallavi enjoys reading fiction, watching movies, and spending time on art and craft.
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Yudhveer is an Indian-qualified lawyer specializing in international arbitration and commercial litigation, with a strong focus on construction and infrastructure disputes. He is enrolled with the Bar Council of India and Delhi and holds an Advanced Master’s degree in International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration from Leiden University, Netherlands, alongside a law degree from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi.
At MRP Advisory, Yudhveer advises and represents clients in complex high-value institutional arbitrations conducted under the ICC, DIAC, LCIAand SIAC Rules as well as ad-hoc domestic and international arbitrations, involving large-scale construction and infrastructure projects across South Asia, Middle East and Africa. His expertise includes managing FIDIC-based EPC contract disputes related to delays, disruptions, variations, and force majeure claims, often coordinating with international experts. His experience spans across different jurisdictions including English, UAE, Indian, French, Omani and Singaporean law, among others.
Over the course of his career, Yudhveer has Clerked at the Delhi High Court, managed complex litigations (dealing with Civil, Commercial, Criminal and Bankruptcy Laws) and appeared before various Courts and Arbitral Tribunals for clients across various sectors.
Beyond practice, Yudhveer contributes to the arbitration community through publications, lectures, and active engagement in ADR events, advancing international dispute resolution and sharing insights on emerging trends and best practices. He is also a member of various arbitration associations like the Young ICCA, YSIAC, Swiss VYAP, Young ITA, AA40, and Young MCIA.
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Naved is an Indian Qualified Lawyer with a focus on dispute resolution.
Naved has been involved in arbitrations conducted under the ICC Rules as well as ad-hoc arbitrations. His experience spans across disputes governed by diverse legal systems, including English, Omani, French, Indian, UAE and Gabonese law.
He completed his Bachelors in Law from Kishinchand Chellaram Law College (KC), Mumbai, and went on to pursue his Masters in Law (LL.M.) in Comparative and International Dispute Resolution, with specialisation in Arbitration, from the distinguished Queen Mary University of London.
Email: naved.bangi@mrp-advisory.com
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Riya Sinha is an Associate at MRP Advisory, specialising in International Arbitration, construction and infrastructure disputes. She has completed her bachelors in law from the National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi.
She has advised clients on high-value arbitrations governed by UAE, Omani, English, Indian, and French law, offering cross-jurisdictional insight into major infrastructure and construction-related claims involving delay, variation, disruption, and prolongation.
Email: riya.sinha@mrp-advisory.com
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Krithika Kannan is a UK-based lawyer specialising in dispute resolution, with a focus on construction law. She holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of Exeter and a Master’s in Business Law and Management (LPC) from the University of Law, Birmingham.
Her experience spans the UK, UAE, and Oman, covering arbitration, contract law, and debt recovery. She is also an accredited International Civil and Commercial Mediator, certified by ADR ODR International.
Before joining MRP Advisory, Krithika worked as a Debt Recovery Legal Officer at Orbit Housing Association Limited in the UK, where she advised on enforcement actions and court proceedings. Her background in recovery and international legal practice complements her expertise in construction disputes, making her a valued member of the MRP Advisory team.
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Bhavika Tiwari is a dual-qualified lawyer, admitted as an Advocate in India and as a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales. She holds an LL.M. in Comparative and International Dispute Resolution from Queen Mary University of London. Her experience includes appearing before various courts and tribunals in India, including the Bombay High Court, National Company Law Tribunal, City Civil Court, and regulatory forums
Shivam Sethi is an Indian-qualified lawyer specialising in civil and commercial litigation, with a dedicated focus on domestic and international arbitration. At MRP Advisory, he has been involved in high-value disputes arising from large-scale infrastructure, transportation, energy, and industrial projects across South Asia and the MENA region. His work covers complex construction and engineering claims under leading arbitral institutions, including ICC, SIAC, LCIA, and DIFC-LCIA.
Shivam’s experience spans the entire project lifecycle, addressing issues such as extension of time, delay and disruption, variations, liquidated damages, and payment defaults. He also advises on contractual interpretation, performance failures, and compliance obligations, often coordinating with international quantum and delay experts to resolve multi-jurisdictional disputes effectively. Beyond his practice, Shivam regularly serves as a judge in ADR competitions and actively promotes student engagement in ADR by encouraging participation in arbitration competitions.
He further contributes to the arbitration and ADR community through scholarly publications and involvement in thought-leadership initiatives on emerging trends in dispute resolution. Shivam remains connected to the global arbitration discourse and advocates for the adoption of best practices to effectively manage complex commercial disputes.
Malvika is an Indian-qualified lawyer focusing on dispute resolution and litigation in construction and infrastructure matters. She graduated in law with a minor in Psychology from GD Goenka University, Gurugram. Her experience includes drafting, research, and appearances before courts and tribunals in India. At MRP Advisory, Malvika assists in representing clients in disputes across the Middle East under arbitral institutions such as QICCA, BCDR, and DIAC, with experience in projects ranging from expressways to commercial developments and industrial plants. Outside her legal practice, she has volunteered with Agatsu (formerly The Happy Company), contributing to mental wellness initiatives through empathetic listening and support.
Shriya is an Indian-qualified lawyer, specialising in complex arbitration matters, including commercial and construction disputes. She is a law graduate from Amity Law School, Delhi, holds a Masters of Law (LL.M) in Intellectual Property from Queen Mary University of London, and an Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution from NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad.
Shriya is an active member of Young ICCA, LCIA, WIPO and United Nations Volunteers. Before joining MRP Advisory, she worked as a trainee paralegal at LB & Co. Solicitors in the UK, where she dealt with IP and real estate disputes. At MRP Advisory, she’s been involved in high-stake domestic and international arbitrations involving FIDIC, EPC and other bespoke contracts.
Khyati is an India-qualified lawyer. Her practice area focuses on arbitration and commercial litigation. She believes that mechanisms such as arbitration and other ADR should not be treated as alternatives, but as primary tools for resolving disputes efficiently. Khyati brings a strong problem-solving approach to her work and has a keen interest in commercial disputes. She is also actively involved in the ADR community through her association with Mediate Guru and the Young International Arbitration and Mediation Centre, and continues to build her expertise in cross-border dispute resolution frameworks. She holds a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from NMIMS School of Law, Indore, where she was consistently recognized on the Dean’s List for academic excellence.
Bharat is an Indian-qualified lawyer specialising in international arbitration, with a focus on construction and infrastructure disputes. He is a law graduate from Amity Law School, Amity University, and holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Comparative and International Dispute Resolution from Queen Mary University of London. At MRP Advisory, Bharat works on construction arbitrations involving FIDIC, EPC, and bespoke contracts. His practice covers claims relating to variations, delay, disruption, and termination, as well as the review of project documentation and preparation of pleadings, submissions, and witness statements. He collaborates closely with quantum and delay experts in developing case strategies and advancing evidentiary submissions.
Shivangi is an India-qualified lawyer specializing in dispute resolution and commercial litigation. She holds a Bachelor of Law from Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. She has regularly appeared before the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi and Delhi District Courts. Her practice has spanned a diverse mix of matters, including commercial disputes, intellectual property disputes, consumer issues, MACT claims, company law and criminal matters. She has been involved in high stake domestic and international arbitrations, having briefed several Senior Advocates and also having assisted arbitrators in drafting awards and arbitral orders previously.
Areas of Practice: Business Strategy & Operations
Roopa Somasundaran is the AVP – Business Strategies & Operations. Bringing with her an extensive background in law firm management, brand communication, and corporate relations, Roopa is an accomplished professional known for her strategic acumen and innovative approach to business operations, practice development and knowledge management. With approximately 15 years of experience with leading tier 1 and tier 2 law firms in India, Roopa Somasundaran plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s brand and operational strategies as she possesses a distinguished career in legal practice management and brand communication. Her expertise extends to developing and executing brand strategies that align with the firm’s vision and market positioning. Roopa is a prolific writer and speaker, contributing insightful articles to notable platforms such as Mondaq, Lexology Index and other prominent legal journals. She is a sought-after speaker at various conferences, where she shares her knowledge on law firm management, brand strategy, and communication. Her work is frequently covered by mainstream media, highlighting her thought leadership in the industry.
Roopa has been recognized for her exceptional contributions to the legal field and corporate communications. Her accolades include Woman of Substance Award by News NCR, Trailblazer Award by A2Z Communications, Karmaveer Chakra (instituted by the UN & iCongo) to name a few. These awards underscore her impactful leadership and her role in advancing the field of law firm management and brand strategy. Roopa Somasundaran holds a robust educational background as English Honours graduate from Kolkata University, Masters in Journalism & Mass Communication from Amity University and LLB from National Institute of Law & Research, that supports her expertise in legal practice and corporate strategy. As a member of the Bar Council of Punjab & Haryana, she adheres to the highest standards of professional conduct and legal excellence.
Areas of Practice: Business Development
Valerio Gerro is a strategic and results-driven Business Development Manager, with a strong track record in client relationship management, market expansion, and commercial growth across international markets. With over a decade of experience spanning multiple industries, he brings a commercially focused and forward-thinking approach to the legal sector.
At MRP Advisory, Valerio leads the firm’s business development initiatives, working to strengthen its position as a leading boutique law firm in construction arbitration, infrastructure disputes, and shareholder conflicts. He works closely with contractors, developers, and corporate clients, helping them access the firm’s legal expertise in matters such as extension of time (EoT) claims, payment defaults, contract breaches, non-adherence to specifications, contractual interpretation, defect liability, and liquidated damages.
Combining legal insight with commercial strategy, Valerio ensures the firm delivers tailored, business-oriented legal solutions that align with client objectives and project demands. His ability to navigate cross-border opportunities, build strategic alliances, and engage with stakeholders across regions contributes directly to the firm’s ongoing growth and international reach.
Valerio’s commitment to excellence and his ability to align legal services with market needs make him a key driver in MRP Advisory’s expansion in the construction law and dispute resolution space.
Areas of Practice: Assistant Manager- Human Resources
As the HR Assistant Manager, Jyoti Tyagi brings a strong focus on talent acquisition, seamless onboarding, and comprehensive employee lifecycle management. With a specialization in end-to-end recruitment strategy and placement drive coordination, she plays a pivotal role in aligning organizational goals with high-quality human capital. She fosters team bonding via interactive activities, upholding well-being and ensuring smooth interpersonal relations. Her role in managing people includes conflict resolution, performance support, and nurturing a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
Email:Jyoti.tyagi@mrp-advsiory.com
