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Amir Alkhaja

Managing Partner · Habib Al Mulla & Partners

United Arab EmiratesLitigation, Banking and FinanceEnglish, Arabic

About

Amir Alkhaja is the Managing Partner at Habib Al Mulla & Partners in the United Arab Emirates. He specializes in commercial, white-collar crime, and banking litigation, with over fifteen years of experience spanning commercial, banking, and Islamic finance litigation. He is a former Dubai Police officer and a licensed UAE lawyer with right of audience across all local and federal courts, including Cassation and the Supreme Court. He has represented international clients, companies, and high-net-worth individuals in cross-border disputes across the GCC and MENA region. Recognized by Chambers and Partners (Band 3, Dispute Resolution Domestic), Legal 500 (Next Generation Partner, 2025), and The Law's Finest Awards (Managing Partner of the Year, 2024). Languages: English, Arabic. Education includes a Bachelor of Law from Dubai Police Academy and a qualification from Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute. Memberships: Dubai International Chamber, Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) Academy Board.

Practice areas

LitigationBanking and FinanceWhite-collar & Financial CrimesCommercial LitigationIslamic Finance LitigationDispute ResolutionArbitration

Office

Expertise

Commercial litigationWhite-collar crime litigationBanking litigationIslamic finance litigationCross-border dispute resolution

Education

  • Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute, UK (2013)
  • Bachelor of Law from Dubai Police Academy, UAE (2002)

Admissions

  • UAE local courts
  • UAE federal courts
  • Cassation Court
  • Supreme Court

Languages

EnglishArabic