EXPERTISE

Daniel Breytenbach serves as a Managing Associate within our Construction and Engineering team, with a practice spanning the MENA region since 2016.

Specialising in complex and high-profile arbitrations, Daniel focuses on contentious matters across construction, infrastructure, transport, and energy sectors. He works with top-tier contractors, project employers, and leading property developers in the MENA region. His expertise encompasses contract negotiation, project delivery, and dispute resolution, with a particular emphasis on international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Experience
  • Acting for a government backed business in an ICC arbitration in relation to a multi-million dollar claim concerning the design and construction of a major transport infrastructure project in Qatar.
  • Acting for an EPC Contractor against a Saudi owned state entity in a PCA arbitration for claims valued at SAR 880 million in respect of the engineering, procurement and construction of a gas turbine power plant in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 
  • Acting for a tier-one global construction Subcontractor in an ADCCAC arbitration against a multinational joint venture contractor in a AED 390 million dispute regarding structural steel works for a major airport development in Abu Dhabi.
  • Advising a tier-one global construction Contractor in a DIFC-LCIA arbitration against a AED 130 million claim brought by a MEP subcontractor in relation to the construction of a residential building project located in Abu Dhabi.
  • Advising a Contractor appointed for the design and construction of a military facility for an Abu Dhabi government entity in an ADCCAC arbitration in pursuit of claims to the value of AED 375 million.
  • Representing an international construction and fabrication Contractor in a dispute relating to two offshore jack-up oil-drilling rigs in the GCC region.
  • Acting for an international EPC contractor in an UNCITRAL arbitration in relation to a multi-million dollar dispute relating to a major oilfield expansion project in the UAE.
  • Acting for a master developer of a large real estate project area in Dubai in a DIAC arbitration for a AED 53 million claim against a sub-developer in relation to the construction of a mixed-use, high rise development.
  • Advising an EPC Contractor responsible for constructing a terminal pumping station for a deep tunnel storm water system for the Dubai Expo area in relation to employer claims for delay damages and consequential damages resulting from flooding.
  • Advising a Contractor responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of 260 villas in Dubai, UAE in relation to employer claims for damages caused by water ingress.
  • Advising an EPC Subcontractor in relation to a dispute regarding non-payment and a wrongful call on performance bonds by a contractor engaged in bankruptcy proceedings.
  • Representing a multinational GCC construction and infrastructure Contractor against a UAE based developer in relation to the construction of a high rise office tower in the DIFC and a wrongful call on a performance bond.
  • Representing a UAE based EPC Contractor in a DIAC arbitration against a semi-government owned developer in a dispute concerning the procurement and construction of various lighted stages for attractions in a theme park in Dubai, UAE.
Education
  • Attorney admitted in High Court of South Africa
  • University of Stellenbosch, LLB
Languages
  • English
  • Afrikaans
Professional Memberships
  • Legal Practice Council of South Africa
  • Society of Construction Law (Gulf)