Jack Ticehurst
Jack is an English qualified senior associate specialising in construction and engineering disputes.
Based in the UAE for the last nine years, Jack has advised clients through disputes on some of the most complex construction and engineering projects in the region. Jack has managed arbitrations under all the major arbitral institutional rules as well as guiding clients through mediations, DAB/DAAB proceedings, and litigation in the English and ADGM courts. Jack's ability to distil wide-ranging disputes to their core issues has earned him a stellar reputation for providing robust and commercial advice.
Jack spent time seconded to an international developer and previously worked for a local contractor. His broad, practical experience has given him an in-depth understanding of the key legal issues and commercial motivations for project participants throughout the lifecycle of a project. Jack provides immediate answers to live issues as well as long-term strategic guidance enabling clients to either avoid or navigate disputes.
Jack is recognised as a "Key Lawyer" by Legal 500 and was shortlisted in 2025 for "Middle East Dispute Lawyer of the Year" by Legal Era and as a "Rising Star" by Law Middle East.
Jack has also sat as an arbitrator in DIAC administered proceedings.
Experience & capabilities
Selected matters
- a leading developer defending claims for prolongation costs and variations in ICC proceedings relating to a Guinness World Record holding project*
- a government entity in pre-arbitration mediation proceedings arising from its USD 200m claim with its insurers at a high-profile infrastructure project in the UAE*
- a specialist contractor in an AED 1.5 billion claim in ADCCAC arbitration proceedings against a JV, including technical submissions on corporate structures and insolvency*
- an international contractor in DIAC arbitration proceedings for an AED 750m mixed-use development in Dubai, advancing claims for prolongation costs, variations, and disruption as well as defending counterclaims for defects*
- an international contractor defending claims for alleged defects in DIAC arbitration proceedings at a mixed-use residential and commercial development*
*Experience prior to joining HSF Kramer
Background
Jack holds a Bachelor of History and Bachelor of Law (both with Honours) from the University of Warwick and University of Law respectively.
Before joining the firm in 2026, Jack spent 11 years at an international law firm in its London, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai offices.
