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Ibaad Hakim

Partner, International Arbitration

ibaadhakim@paulhastings.com

Ibaad Hakim is an Abu Dhabi-based partner in the firm’s Energy & Infrastructure practice. Ibaad’s practice focuses on high-end oil and gas, infrastructure and power projects, many of which are project-financed. His practice covers the entire lifecycle of a construction and engineering project — from procurement strategy and contract drafting/negotiation to claims advice and dispute resolution. His experience spans a wide range of procurement models, including traditional, design and build, EPC/turnkey, construction management and collaborative contracting.

In addition, Ibaad advises sponsors, government agencies, contractors and consultants on standard form contracts, including FIDIC, NEC, JCT, ICE and IChemE, as well as EPC, ECI, DBOM, BOT/BOOT and PFI contracts and bespoke agreements, in connection with a wide range of industries and jurisdictions.

He is qualified in England and Wales and in Pakistan.

EDUCATION

BPP University Law School, B.V.C., 2006

The London School of Economics and Political Science, LL.B., 2006

REPRESENTATIONS

  • ENOWA, NEOM’s renewable energy platform;

  • NEOM Investment Office; and

RECOGNITIONS

  • Leading Individual for Construction: Non-contentious UAE

    Chambers Global

  • The Legal 50

    The Tech Capital