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Dispute Resolution - United Arab Emirates
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.
Strengths
They are a first port of call for local banks and international companies looking to litigate in the DIFC Courts.
Work Highlights
Al Tamimi & Company represented Bank of Singapore in DIFC litigation proceedings against a commercial borrower which arose from a EUR240 million default on its loan facility.
Notable practitioners
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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