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What the Team is Known For

Charles Russell Speechlys is notable for its expanding dispute resolution team in Dubai. It acts for a mix of large corporate clients and private individuals on a wide range of claims, with experience in joint venture and contractual disputes. The firm is able to oversee local litigation cases in Arabic and its Dubai-based lawyers regularly work alongside the firm's top-tier disputes practice in Bahrain on commercially sensitive proceedings.

Work Highlights

  • Charles Russell Speechlys acted for Huobi on a landmark DIFC cryptocurrency trial, and subsequent appellate proceedings, against Tabarak.

Strengths

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The lawyers at Charles Russell Speechlys are pragmatic and focused on finding solutions.

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The team at Charles Russell Speechlys offers deep regional expertise, cross-border capabilities and a strategic approach. It is composed of experienced practitioners who are focused on results.

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Notable Practitioners

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Thomas Snider
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Thomas Snider
2
Band 2

Tom Snider leads the international arbitration team and is recognised for his strong track record in LCIA cases. He acts for a varied client base, including tech giants and major financial institutions.

I've had the pleasure of working with Thomas and he is a very good lawyer.

Thomas Snider approaches complex problems with a focus on finding solutions.

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Sara Sheffield
3
Sara Sheffield
3
Band 3

Sara Sheffield is a respected lawyer with a growing reputation in the DIFC disputes sphere. She handles an array of high value fraud and shareholder disputes and is equally well experienced in assisting with enforcement proceedings.

Sara is a highly accomplished dispute resolution lawyer in Dubai. She has incredible technical skills.

Sara Sheffield is very impressive, capable, practical and on the ball.

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Thomas Snider
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Thomas Snider
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Sara Sheffield
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Sara Sheffield
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