James BREMEN

James is Chair of Quinn Emanuel’s Construction and Engineering Practice and has over 20 years of experience in the world’s largest and most complex construction projects and most difficult disputes.

Clients describe him to be “exceptionally knowledgeable about the market”, highlighting that “his experience as a front-end lawyer gives him a lot of perspective on clients' matters" -- Chambers Global 2023. They also describe him to be “peerless in his knowledge and tactical awareness” – Legal 500 UK 2022 and compliment his strategic abilities, saying “James is great at formulating a clear strategic vision and is very calm under pressure." – Chambers UK 2022. He is “first-class, he’s our preferred lawyer on arbitrations” – Chambers Global 2020 and is an "exceptional litigation lawyer" – whose “reputation spreads widely throughout the Middle East” and who is “formidable wherever he goes.” – Chambers Global, 2017. He has a “stellar disputes practice” – Chambers Global 2017 and has worked in over 25 countries on both project documentation and claim resolution (including as Counsel in some of the world’s largest construction arbitrations) in the oil and gas, power and major infrastructure sectors. James “commands considerable respect from peers and clients alike” and “has a wealth of experience from working with multinational oil and gas companies, which gives him excellent insight into the industry” – Chambers Global, 2017. “Market observers affirm James Bremen’s prodigious construction disputes practice and praise his skills in litigation. One source describes him as the most experienced and skilled construction litigator in Qatar, if not the region” – Chambers Global, 2016. Who’s Who Legal, 2016 notes his “vast experience on the international scene” and “breadth of expertise”. Who’s Who Legal has ranked him in the area of Construction for a decade and as a Global Thought Leader in Construction in 2020. He has over a decade's experience in representing the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in construction disputes, and “understands Arab clients' needs extremely well” – Chambers Global, 2015, as well as regularly representing clients in emerging markets, in particular Malaysia and the CIS countries. He is “one of the main players in the market for Qatar-related disputes” – Chambers Global, 2018. James won the prestigious UK Client Choice Award for Construction for 2020, with clients commenting “his availability and commitment are fantastic”.