Bevan Farmer

• Acted for a Dubai government entity as Respondent to an AED multi-billion DIAC arbitration claim. The project concerned the extension of a large transport infrastructure development in Dubai.
• Acted for a government backed business in relation to a multi-million-dollar claim for unlawful termination and a final account. The project concerned a large transport infrastructure project in Qatar.
• Acted for one of the world's leading consultants on two multi-million-dollar claims arising out of a major transport infrastructure project in Qatar.
• Acted for a contractor in a DIAC arbitration for an AED 2.8 billion claim against a developer. The project concerned the construction of a large sports and leisure facility in Dubai.
• Acted for the contractor in a final account dispute arising from a combined cycle power plant project in KSA. The dispute involved claims for payment, extensions of time, damages for breach of contract, defects and financing charges.
• Provided project counsel advice to an operator of LNG facilities in a Middle East state, including advising on claims in respect of variations, cost claims, extension of time and defects.
• Acted for a sub-contractor carrying out a major works package on the Safaniya Oil Expansion Project, KSA in pursuit of its claims against the contractor.
• Acted for an EPC Contractor in DAB proceedings in respect of two disputes arising from a contract for works at a KSA giga project. The claims involved delays due to late design information and scope changes.
• Acted for an EPC contractor against a project company and a water procurement entity in relation to claims arising from the construction of a desalination plant in Oman.
• Acted for a contractor in a QICCA arbitration against a developer for claims and counterclaims in excess of QAR 1 billion in relation to a commercial and residential complex.
• Acted for a contractor in pursuit of claims of approximately AED 900 million against a major developer. The claims arose over 7 different contracts including roads, subterranean and sub-sea tunnels, bridges and high- and low-rise tower projects.
• Acted in a UAE court administered arbitration with ad-hoc rules for a joint venture responding to claims by a subcontractor. The project concerned one of the tallest commercial structures in Dubai.
• Represented a Dubai free zone development and licensing authority as Respondent to an AED 200 million DIAC arbitration claim. The project involved the construction of 23 separate structures. 

Society of Construction Law (Gulf)

• Leading Individual - Legal 500
• Band 3 - Chambers UAE Construction: Dispute Resolution
• Who's Who Legal - Recommended

''An excellent partner to lead and manage complex cases: prodigious work rate, huge attention to detail, but always an eye on the big commercial picture. Very mindful of the needs of in-house counsel and clients with regard to budget, process and timescales.'' - Legal 500

''An excellent partner to lead and manage large complex cases: prodigious work rate, huge attention to detail, but always an eye on the big commercial picture. Very mindful of the needs of in-house counsel and clients with regard to budget, process and timescales.'' - Legal 500

''He is extremely supportive and knowledgeable in his field. When I ask him, he will give me the right information, and I do not need to double check if it is correct.'' - Chambers

''Bevan is described by interviewees "very capable", "well respected", "bright, hardworking and commercially minded." - Chambers

''The 'outstanding' Bevan Farmer is 'a gifted lawyer with great commercial sense who can't do enough for his clients.'" – Legal 500