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William Prasifka

Partner, ADGM and DIFC Litigation · Habib Al Mulla & Partners

United Arab EmiratesArbitration, ADGM and DIFC LitigationEnglish

About

One of the leading common law advocates in the Middle East. Appeared in precedent-setting cases including Sandra Holding in the DIFC, A17 v. B17 in the ADGM, and the first ever case in the DIFC's Digital Economy Court. Represents major financial institutions, media and technology companies, and firms in the energy and marine sector. Acts as counsel in arbitrations under various institutional rules and is on the Dubai International Arbitration Centre's panel of arbitrators.

Practice areas

ArbitrationADGM and DIFC LitigationBankingFinancial ServicesInsolvency

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Education

  • St. Edmund’s College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom - Bachelor of Arts in Law, June 2014; Master of Arts in Law, May 2019
  • Columbia College, Columbia University, New York, United States - Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude), May 2012; Major: History, Specialising in Modern European History, GPA: 3.87

Languages

English