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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.  



Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - United Arab Emirates

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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

  • 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.

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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.

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Al Tamimi has a vastly experienced team.

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Notable Practitioners

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Essam Al Tamimi
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Senior Statespeople

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.

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Hassan Arab
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Eminent Practitioners
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.
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Rita Jaballah
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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.

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David Holloway
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Band 4

David Holloway is an experienced English barrister who now heads the advocacy division within Al Tamimi's UAE dispute resolution department. He regularly appears in the DIFC Courts, with lead counsel roles on major shareholder and joint venture cases.

David does his own advocacy and is impressive in cross-examinations.

David Holloway is an excellent lawyer. He's a down-to-earth, practical adviser with an in-depth knowledge of judicial proceedings.

He is very good in court.

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Jonathan Brooks
Associates to watch

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.

Jonathan Brooks is good at challenging opinions and offering creative solutions.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Al Tamimi & Company

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United Arab Emirates

Dispute Resolution
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Essam Al Tamimi
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Senior Statespeople
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Hassan Arab
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Eminent Practitioners
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Rita Jaballah
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Band 1
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David Holloway
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Band 4
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Jonathan Brooks
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Members

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Ahmed Allouz

Head of Department

Hassan Arab

Head of Department

Mohamed Al Marzouqi

Head of Department