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Al Naqbi & Partners (in association with HNS Legal)

Dispute Resolution: Domestic

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Al Naqbi & Partners (in association with HNS Legal)

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Dispute Resolution: Domestic - United Arab Emirates

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Al Naqbi & Partners is a well-established, Dubai-based law firm specialising in litigation. It has an excellent reputation among international lawyers as a go-to choice of representation in domestic Emirati court proceedings, and is also notable for its formal alliance with respected Lebanese law firm HNS Legal. It maintains a strong criminal law practice, with experience extending to white-collar crime as well as money laundering and extradition cases. It is additionally noted for its handling of a variety of commercial litigation, including matters relating to franchise agreements and IP rights.

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Work Highlights

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  • Al Naqbi & Partners represented a Dubai-based restaurant brand in two related rental disputes concerning alleged contractual breaches by its landlords.

Strengths

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  • The team has a razor-sharp handle on the law.

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  • The team approaches challenges methodically and is able to break down complicated problems into manageable components, providing clear and effective solutions.

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  • They provide strong local law advice and also understand the requirements and cadence of international clients.

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  • Al Naqbi provides hands-on advice.

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  • Al Naqbi & Partners has strong analytical skills coupled with a very strategic and commercial perspective.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ali El Maoula
    Ali El Maoula

    Ali El Maoula

    Ali El Maoula is a Lebanese lawyer managing the Dubai office. He is capable of handling a wide range of disputes, including civil and commercial litigation as well as cases arising in the fields of technology, media and telecoms.

    • Ali El Maoula is a very skilled litigator who also has very strong commercial acumen.

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    • Ali takes a commercial and client-friendly approach and is readily available.

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    • He provides a high level of service, demonstrating strong skills as a lawyer and a business manager.

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    • Ali is very experienced and calm in the face of hostility.

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    • Ali has great leadership skills coupled with legal sophistication, as well as good strategic and legal thinking.

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Ranked Individuals at Al Naqbi & Partners (in association with HNS Legal) (1)

United Arab Emirates

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    Ali El Maoula

    Dispute Resolution: Domestic: Without Rights of Audience

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