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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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What the Team is Known For

Al Tamimi is a market-leading 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.

Strengths

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"One thing I like about Al Tamimi is the responsiveness and consistency of their service across the region. It is very reassuring, and I feel confident that the lawyers there can deliver a great level of expertise and give the right advice."

Dispute Resolution respondent
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"The Al Tamimi team have been very attentive and responsive, managing the case preparation and representation in the litigation with a methodical approach."

Dispute Resolution respondent
Global

"The Al Tamimi team covers many areas of the law with great knowledge in each area. I enjoy working with them and am impressed with the depth of their knowledge."

Dispute Resolution respondent
Global

"Our overall impression of the team at Al Tamimi & Company is highly positive. They have proven to be a cohesive and well-coordinated group with deep expertise in dispute resolution. Their commitment to excellence and willingness to go the extra mile have instilled confidence in us as clients."

Dispute Resolution respondent
Global

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, with significant experience across several 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 is excellent in service delivery, formulating legal strategy, coordinating with her Arabic-speaking colleagues and team members to identify areas of support, and advocating for us as her client. Her understanding of commercial matters is extremely effective."

"Rita Jaballah is one of the finest lawyers I have ever worked with. She is a remarkably skilled analyst and advocate. She has a great manner with clients and is judicious when it comes to complicated issues."

"Rita Jaballah is a very astute and measured professional who can expertly guide her clients through the complexities of a dispute."

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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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Members

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Ahmed Allouz

Head of Department

Hassan Arab

Head of Department

Mohamed Al Marzouqi

Head of Department