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Al Tamimi & Company

Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates


Al Tamimi & Company

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About

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Al Tamimi and Company is a regional law firm with an international vision. The firm has the largest dispute resolution practice in the Middle East with an unparalleled reach and ability to handle disputes of every conceivable type. Its lawyers have rights of audience in every dispute resolution forum in the region, and at any given time they handle cases involving commercial, banking, criminal, medical, employment, transport, sports, insurance, personal status, construction, real estate, jurisdiction, arbitration and intellectual property disputes in the various courts and tribunals of the region, including but not limited to the ADGM, Dubai Courts and DIFC Courts.

On the arbitration side, team members regularly act as counsel and/or sit as arbitrator in cases administered by the key international and regional arbitral institutions, including the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), London Court of Arbitration (LCIA), Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre, Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), Abu Dhabi Centre Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre (ADCCAC), Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA), and the GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre, among others.  

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Dispute Resolution - United Arab Emirates

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Al Tamimi is a well-known regional law firm with strong experience in international disputes. Its expertise spans a range of fields and the team is licensed to practise in the jurisdiction's international arbitration centres. Centred in Dubai, the firm represents domestic clients in investment-related cases in the Middle East, Africa and further afield, and is able to leverage its unparalleled regional presence in its handling of cross-border work. The firm has a leading practice in the DIFC Courts, where it acts for a slew of international clients including major financial institutions.

Work Highlights

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  • Al Tamimi acted for Malaysia-listed Sapura Energy on its application to the DIFC Courts to acknowledge the company's Malaysian scheme of arrangement as part of its major cross-border restructuring.

Strengths

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  • Al Tamimi is very responsive and easy to get in touch with. The team also considers commercial factors when advising us on our business.

    Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
  • Al Tamimi is detailed, resourceful, insightful and has a high level of competence.

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  • Al Tamimi's local knowledge is a huge strength.

    Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
  • Al Tamimi has a vastly experienced team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleEssam Al Tamimi
    Senior StatespeopleEssam Al Tamimi

    Essam Al Tamimi

    The firm's chair and founder Essam Al Tamimi offers longstanding experience in dispute resolution, encompassing the full gamut of the practice area. He offers significant experience representing clients active in numerous industries in the UAE.

  • Eminent PractitionersHassan Arab
    Eminent PractitionersHassan Arab

    Hassan Arab

    Hassan Arab heads up Al Tamimi's regional dispute resolution team. He is a highly experienced lawyer who continues to provide clients with a range of market insights relevant to commercial disputes. In addition to his leadership role within the firm, he remains active both in the local and DIFC courts.
  • Band 1Rita Jaballah
    Band 1Rita Jaballah

    Rita Jaballah

    Head of international litigation Rita Jaballah is frequently sought after by both regional and international banks, as well as financial regulatory authorities, for her wealth of experience in financial services litigation. Based in Dubai, she is very well respected by her peers.
    • Rita Jaballah knows her stuff.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
  • Associates to watchJonathan Brooks
    Associates to watchJonathan Brooks

    Jonathan Brooks

    Jonathan Brooks is a senior counsel within the team who regularly supports with significant breach of contract and shareholder disputes.

    • Jonathan Brooks is an excellent lawyer. He is practical, helpful and responsive.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
    • Jonathan Brooks is good at challenging opinions and offering creative solutions.

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