Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 3
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Provided by DLA Piper LLP
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper's expanding UAE disputes team is noted for its long experience in the Middle East. It has an enviable record in the courts of the DIFC and ADGM, and is acknowledged for its strong financial crime practice. The firm also has comprehensive arbitration abilities and is very active on cross-border disputes throughout the region and beyond. Lawyers within the team are regularly called upon to assist with a broad array of joint venture and other investment-related cases.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper counselled the two co-defendants in a USD87 million securities fraud case before the courts of the ADGM.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DLA Piper demonstrate a significant ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"DLA Piper bring an excellent mix of understanding in regard to local and international realities."
"DLA Piper has a strong team with in-depth knowledge of litigation and general legal advisory."
"The team we are working with at DLA Piper come with a wealth of experience and give clear direction."
"DLA Piper have a good knowledge of the market and are prompt in their advice."
"DLA Piper demonstrate a significant ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"DLA Piper bring an excellent mix of understanding in regard to local and international realities."
"DLA Piper has a strong team with in-depth knowledge of litigation and general legal advisory."
"The team we are working with at DLA Piper come with a wealth of experience and give clear direction."
"DLA Piper have a good knowledge of the market and are prompt in their advice."
Notable Practitioners
Henry Quinlan acts on a broad range of DIFC litigation and arbitration matters. His varied client base includes several well-known financial institutions. Peers praise his deep experience in banking and general commercial disputes. Of late he has taken on the role of head of litigation funding for the Middle East, Africa and India.
"Henry Quinlan is a sophisticated and commercially aware litigator."
"Henry Quinlan is easy to work with and is passionate about the job. He pushes to ensure his client gets the best outcome."
Andrew Mackenzie is DLA Piper's Middle East head of litigation, arbitration and investigations. He is very active in the international arbitration arena, acting on both commercial and treaty-based disputes, and also frequently appears before the DIFC and ADGM courts. He draws his enviable client base from a variety of sectors, including technology.