
Dispute Resolution: Domestic
Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates
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About
Provided by Habib Al Mulla & Partners
Type of work handled
Our Dispute Resolution practice comprises of five specialised teams: arbitration and offshore litigation, banking and finance litigation, real estate litigation, shareholder disputes, and tax and financial crimes. These units operate seamlessly to cover all industry sectors, providing tailored representation for each mandate. We handle complex, multi‑layered litigation involving interconnected claims across different UAE courts, including matters requiring coordinated strategies among related disputes, cross‑functional collaboration and regulatory, commercial or real estate dimensions.
Categories of clients
We assist corporate entities, financial institutions, shareholders, high‑net‑worth individuals, family businesses, real estate stakeholders, regulated entities, and clients facing tax or financial crime exposure.
Recent work highlights
- Managing high‑value disputes involving multiple related claims before various UAE courts;
- Coordinating litigation across different judicial levels;
- Advising on integrated commercial, real estate and regulatory disputes; and
- Representing clients in tax‑related investigations, audits and financial crime allegations.
Specialisations
Complex domestic litigation, arbitration and offshore litigation, banking and finance disputes, real estate litigation, shareholder conflicts, tax planning and disputes, interactions with tax authorities, financial crime defence, and strategic coordination of multi‑forum disputes.
Clients (62)
- Orascom Development Holding & RAK Tourism
- Emirates Market – Sayed Okeel
- Futon for Media Production & Meihad Hamad
- Al Fares International Tents & Fares Al Baddad
- Fortinet Inc.
- Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC
- Noor Bank
- Emirates NBD Bank
- Mashreq Bank
- First Abu Dhabi Bank
- HSBC
- Emirates Islamic Bank
- Habib Bank Limited
- Bank of Beirut
- Standard Chartered
- National Bank of Fujairah
- RAKBANK
- Arab Bank
- Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
- Ajman Bank
- Mawarid Finance
- First Energy Bank
- Incomlend
- InvestBank
- Rasmala Investment Bank
- Etihad Etisalat Mobily PJSC
- Huawei
- Tencent
- Tesla
- Weatherford
- Schlumberger
- Whirlpool
- SICIS
- SHEIN
- Gianni Versace
- Diebold Nixdorf Technologies
- Gulf Data Hub
- ATOS
- Nakheel
- Meydan Group
- Damac
- Emaar
- Wasl
- Al Osaimi Real Estate Investments
- Aayan Real Estate
- Manazil Real Estate
- Marina Pharmacy
- GMG
- Emirates Airlines
- Alocozay
- The Associated Press
- Tariq Al Futtaim
- DUTCO
- Obaid Al Mulla Group
- Seddiqi Holding
- American University in Dubai
- Ali Bakhtiar Designs LLC
- Mir Hashem Khoory Group (MHK)
- Taaleem Management
- Jebal Ali School
- Argentem Creek & Partners (Argentem Group)
Industries (13)
- Aviation & Aerospace
- Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
- Consumer Goods & Retail
- Cybersecurity
- Energy, Mining, & Infrastructure
- Financial Institutions
- Fintech & Startups
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Hospitality
- Insurance
- Technology, Media, & Telecommunications
- Transport & Logistics
- WEB3
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Work Highlights
Provided by Chambers
Habib Al Mulla & Partners represented Sara Trident in an AED28 million shareholder dispute.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Habib Al Mulla & Partners provides a great service and is quick in its responses.
Dispute Resolution: Domestic respondentGlobalThe team has a very strong understanding of the law. Each member brings their expertise to the table, and jointly they are able to resolve complex cases.
Dispute Resolution: Domestic respondentGlobal
Notable Practitioners
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Senior Statespeople 
Senior Statespeople 
Habib Al Mulla
Habib Al Mulla is a veteran practitioner who is one of the most well-recognised and experienced Emirati disputes lawyers. In addition to his domestic litigation practice, he is also well known for his handling of arbitration.
Habib Al Mulla is very knowledgeable and supportive.
Dispute Resolution: Domestic respondentGlobalHabib Al Mulla is a very knowledgeable and experienced individual. He is a top lawyer in the UAE.
Dispute Resolution: Domestic respondentGlobalHe is very well respected, very knowledgeable and articulate.
Dispute Resolution: Domestic respondentGlobal
Band 1 
Band 1 
Areen Jayousi
Areen Jayousi advises on an array of litigation proceedings, including numerous banking and financial services cases. He is trusted by several well-known international law firms to oversee disputes proceedings in the local Emirati courts. He recently joined Habib Al Mulla & Partners after leaving Horizons & Co.
Areen Jayousi is truly an exceptional and one-of-a-kind individual. His attention to detail is unlike that of any other lawyer.
Dispute Resolution: Domestic respondentGlobalI really enjoy working with Areen. He's responsive, knowledgeable and very practical.
Dispute Resolution: Domestic respondentGlobalAreen is fantastic and a go-to guy for local court matters. He is very personable, and he has significant experience and an understanding of business issues in the Middle East.
Dispute Resolution: Domestic respondentGlobalAreen is a very sophisticated and knowledgeable lawyer who is very responsive.
Dispute Resolution: Domestic respondentGlobal
Band 3 
Band 3 
Amir Alkhaja
Managing partner Amir Alkhaja is an adept lawyer with a strong focus on banking litigation. His work often sees him acting for notable banks and high-net-worth individuals.
Amir Alkhaja is a very good lawyer. I love working with him.
Dispute Resolution: Domestic respondentGlobal
Ranked Individuals at Habib Al Mulla & Partners (3)
Members
Provided by Habib Al Mulla & Partners

Mohamed El Khatib
Head of Department

Amir Alkhaja

Matthew Page

Rabih Tabbara

Mohamed El Baghdady

Dr. Karen Seif

Ali Dakhlallah

Dr. Kamel Elshendidy

Alia Al Mulla

Eman Asad

Bassem Ehab

Marwan Alnooryani

Amr Mostafa

Ahmed Alzaabi

Habib Al Mulla
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Amir Alkhaja
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Areen Jayousi
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