Lawyers in United Arab Emirates

Mohammed Abbas Al-Obaidi

Mohammed is a Senior Counsel in the Dispute Resolution team in Dubai. He regularly guides local and international clients, including publicly listed companies and sovereign entities, in respect of proceedings in all courts and venues of the UAE. This includes proceedings before both the Arabic-speaking civil law courts as well as the English-speaking common law Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) Courts and Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”) Courts. With experience in both common law and civil law jurisdictions, Mohammed advises on complex cross-border disputes from a holistic point of view, working closely with and advising counsel globally in relation to arbitration and court proceedings in the UAE. Mohammed’s civil and common law experience makes him excellently placed to navigate multi-jurisdictional complex shareholder disputes, as well as advise on the service and enforcement of foreign awards and judgments. In addition to advising on LCIA, UNCITRAL and ICC arbitration proceedings, Mohammed has also assisted major international clients in investigating and pursuing, as well as defending, multi-billion dollar allegations of financial fraud, embezzlement and money laundering, both in the criminal and civil courts. Mohammed regularly advises clients in respect of a broad of range commercial disputes, including shareholder disputes, white-collar crime, commercial fraud, Insolvency, AML, distributorships, sponsorship agreements, and C-Suite employment disputes.

Hadef & Partners

Mohammed Al Awadhi

Partner

GLA & Company

Mohammed Al Dahbashi

Managing Partner

ADG Legal

Mohammed Al Dhaheri

Mohammed is Partner within our Dispute Resolution team based in Dubai. He holds rights of audience as an Advocate in the UAE courts. His expertise spans a vast array of court litigation and disputes, including both civil and criminal matters, with a specialized focus on commercial litigation. Beyond these areas, Mohammed has distinguished himself in restructuring bankruptcy cases, offering critical guidance in complex financial restructurings and insolvency matters. Furthermore, Mohammed's expertise as an expert witness has been instrumental in delivering pivotal witness statements in high-profile cases, underscoring his depth of knowledge and credibility in legal matters. His understanding of compliance and administrative law further reinforces his ability to provide comprehensive legal advice that encompasses regulatory adherence and governance. At the core of Mohammed's practice is a profound analysis of UAE law and legislation, enabling him to offer nuanced insights and strategic advice tailored to the unique legal framework of the UAE. His analytical skills and thorough understanding of UAE laws have been invaluable in navigating the complexities of the legal system, ensuring optimal outcomes for our clients.

Hadef & Partners

Mohammed Al Mandeel

Partner, Head of Riyadh Office

GLA & Company

Mohammed Al-Shukairy

Mo Al-Shukairy has extensive experience advising corporate, investment banking, private equity and other clients on takeovers and mergers, capital raising and stock exchange issues in London and the Middle East.

Clifford Chance

Mohammed Alsuwaidi

Managing Partner

Alsuwaidi & Company

Mohammed Hassan Tawakalna

Senior Counsel

Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants

Mohammed Kawasmi

Partner

Al Tamimi & Company

Mona Hammadi

DLA Piper

Monika Humphreys-Davies

Managing Associate

Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP

Mosaab Aly

Partner

Al Tamimi & Company

Muneer Khan

Muneer is the firm’s Middle East Regional Head. He also heads the firm’s award-winning Middle East financial markets and financial services regulatory practices, in addition to our international Islamic finance practice. He specialises in financial services regulatory matters and advises both regional and international financial institutions and asset management groups on a wide range of regulatory, investigatory, and transactional matters. In particular, he guides clients on how to navigate complex cross-border regulatory issues relating to the provision of financial services, including structuring and licensing issues, across the Middle East. Muneer has significant experience and recognised expertise in structuring a wide range of complex and innovative funds, financial products, platforms, and services, including in the areas of FinTech and digital assets. He has also advised a number of governments and national regulators on major regulatory reform initiatives. Muneer is a member of the firm's Accelerate Digital group, focused on guiding clients through digital transformation.

Simmons & Simmons Middle East LLP

Murad Abida

Partner & Regional Head of Corporate & Commercial

Global Advocacy and Legal Counsel

Murtaza Hussain

Managing Associate

Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP

Mutasim Khalil Ismail

Mutasim is a Senior Legal Consultant in the Dispute Resolution department in Abu Dhabi. He has over 20 years’ experience in the UAE. He has extensive experience in a wide range of litigation and dispute resolution matters involving construction, bankruptcy, insurance, corporate, Islamic banking, commercial agency, medical malpractice, real estate, lease disputes and employment disputes. Prior to joining Hadef & Partners, Mutasim worked for the Bank of Khartoum (Sudan), and regional law firms in Dubai. Mutasim holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Khartoum, Sudan and is fluent in Arabic & English. He is also a member of the Sudanese Bar Association.

Hadef & Partners

Nabil Issa

Partner

King & Spalding

Nacim Bounouara

DLA Piper

Nader Al Awadhi

Founder, Senior Partner & Head of Litigation

GLA & Company

Nadia Akhter

DLA Piper

Nadia Stephenson

Managing Associate

Addleshaw Goddard

Nadim Bardawil

Partner

BSA LAW

Nageh Ibrahim

Associate, Litigation

Abdulla Alawadi Associates

Naief Yahia

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution - Dubai

Al Tamimi & Company