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Dispute Resolution: Domestic - United Arab Emirates

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What the Team is Known For

Al Tamimi & Company is frequently applauded for the breadth and depth of its domestic litigation team. It is regularly to be seen representing big-name clients before the courts of each individual emirate, as well as before the Federal Supreme Court. It often acts for creditors in their attempts to recover sums from debtors, and is also well versed in bankruptcy litigation. The firm offers a further wealth of experience in shareholder and partnership proceedings, as well as with regard to the enforcement of arbitral awards. Clients include leading property developers, commercial banks and energy companies. The UAE litigation team is also able to coordinate with the firm's other offices across the Middle East in multi-jurisdictional proceedings.

Work Highlights

Al Tamimi defended Barclays and Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) against an AED200 million claim alleging negligence on the part of the banks and other defendants with regard to the sale of a real estate site serving as collateral to a debt owed to Barclays and ABK in an earlier judgment.

Notable practitioners

Essam Al Tamimi is the founding partner of Al Tamimi & Company and oversees the activities of the firm in his current role as chairman. A highly influential figure in the UAE, having been responsible for drafting key pieces of legislation, his advice and guidance continue to be much sought after by other members of his team.
 

He is a successful businessperson and lawyer. What he has done with his law firm, from its branding to growing it across the GCC and Middle East, is what any lawyer would aspire to do.

 

He is the founder of the largest law firm in the region. With his reputation, he adds great value when advising clients. Clients use him for overall case strategy.

Hassan Arab is a veteran Emirati litigator who is immensely well respected by his peers in the legal community. He remains active on local litigation matters, combining this work with his responsibilities as regional head of dispute resolution.
Ahmed Allouz is an experienced litigator before the UAE courts, representing a range of clients in commercial disputes and white-collar crime cases.
 

Ahmed Allouz is an excellent litigator.

Naief Yahia has considerable experience advising clients on local litigation matters. He is especially noted for his handling of banking, construction and real estate disputes.

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Essam Al Tamimi
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Hassan Arab
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Ahmed Allouz
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