Tony Joseph

Construction & Arbitration Specialist

• Tony Joseph is a dynamic and proficient legal professional specializing in arbitration across key jurisdictions, including DIFC, ADGM, ADCCAC, and DIAC. With a strong background in dispute resolution, Tony has made significant contributions to the preparation of expert reports and submissions for various arbitration proceedings, demonstrating a meticulous eye for detail and a deep understanding of the arbitration process. His analytical skills and commitment to excellence have established him as a promising figure among the new generation of arbitration practitioners.
• Tony Joseph is a legal counsel specialising in arbitration and construction law, with active practice across DIFC, ADGM, ADCCAC, and DIAC. A graduate of the University of Buckingham, United Kingdom, and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, he has contributed to numerous arbitration proceedings through expert reports, submissions, and procedural strategy — acting in disputes under institutional and ad hoc rules across both common law and civil law frameworks.
• Tony brings over five years of dedicated experience in the Dubai construction sector, with particular expertise in programme analysis, delay and disruption assessment, quantum preparation, and claims strategy for high-profile construction disputes. He has prepared and reviewed expert reports in technical, programming, and cost disciplines, and regularly works alongside delay analysts, quantum experts, and technical consultants in both arbitration and litigation settings. His commercial practice extends to contract drafting and negotiation on major projects across Africa, India, and the GCC, including work for multinational corporations on cross-border transactions and joint venture arrangements.
• He has published articles on arbitration in both DIFC and ADGM, and holds credentials in ADR and international arbitration through ADR ODR International. Tony combines technical construction knowledge with a practical understanding of arbitration and litigation procedure, making him effective in disputes that sit at the intersection of law, engineering, and commercial strategy.