Tom Wilson is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Middle East practice and focuses on major public and private capital improvement projects. Mr. Wilson is an experienced disputes lawyer who has represented a range of construction and engineering industry clients, within the U.A.E., the United States and internationally. He represents owners, international contractors, and original equipment manufacturers in resolving disputes over the construction and operation of infrastructure assets. Mr. Wilson recently concluded the representation of a major institution in regard to a large development in Cairo, and the representation of a contractor in an international arbitration over a power development project in sub-Saharan Africa. Mr. Wilson currently represents several clients in claims and disputes arising from construction projects in Dubai. Further, he is representing a contractor tendering for the region’s largest PPP scheme. Mr. Wilson has particular experience in the power industry, having advised owners, contractors and OEMs in the development and delivery of gas-fired, coal-fired and nuclear power generation facilities.

Mr. Wilson spends an increasing amount of his time serving as project counsel to clients executing complex projects. In this role, he helps clients to avoid disputes or achieve early resolution of disputes through structured negotiation and mediation, often during the pendency of the project. Mr. Wilson advises clients with regard to project delivery systems, contract negotiation, contract compliance, and risk management. Mr. Wilson occasionally accepts appointments as an arbitrator.

Mr. Wilson is AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell.*

*CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedure's standards and policies.

Professional & Community Activities

International Bar Association, Co-Vice Chair of International Construction Projects Committee (ICP)

Dubai International Arbitration Centre, Arbitrator

ICC-UAE National Committee, Member

USCIB (The ICC’s United States National Committee), Chair of Expatriate Subcommittee for MENA

Education

  • University of Tennessee, J.D. (1995)
    magna cum laude; Order of the Coif; Editor, Tennessee Law Review
  • Sewanee: University of the South, A.B. (1990)

Bar Admissions

  • Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) (2010)
  • Georgia (1995)

Who We Are

Park Place Office Tower, Level 2, Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 111713
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
t +971 4 328 9813
f +971 4 328 9806
Suite 2800, 1100 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA, 30309-4528
USA
t +1 404.815.6005
f +1 404.541.3175

Thomas P. Wilson

Experience Highlights

Work as Arbitrator
Sole Arbitrator and Party-Nominated arbitrator in several DIAC arbitrations. more
Resolution of large construction claims
Advising an international contractor in regard to multimillion dollar claims stemming from the construction of a large waterfront development in more
Project counsel services
Provided advice and claims resolution support to a contractor/OEM regarding the constructions of FPSO vessels. more
PPP highway project in Abu Dhabi
Advising a consortium bidding on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) project for the construction and operation of a highway from Abu Dhabi to Saudi more