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Habib Al Mulla & Partners

Dispute Resolution: Domestic

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates


Habib Al Mulla & Partners

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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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Dispute Resolution: Domestic - United Arab Emirates

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Habib Al Mulla & Partners is a noteworthy Emirati law firm with a strong history of work before all levels of the UAE courts, including the Court of Cassation. It is frequently instructed on taxation litigation, representing major local clients in appeals against penalties issued by the Federal Tax Authority. It has further experience handling recovery claims on behalf of financial institutions, and is also very capable of assisting with white-collar criminal matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Habib Al Mulla & Partners represented Sara Trident in an AED28 million shareholder dispute.

Strengths

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  • Habib Al Mulla & Partners provides a great service and is quick in its responses.

    Dispute Resolution: Domestic respondentGlobal
  • The 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 StatespeopleHabib Al Mulla
    Senior StatespeopleHabib Al Mulla

    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 respondentGlobal
    • Habib Al Mulla is a very knowledgeable and experienced individual. He is a top lawyer in the UAE.

      Dispute Resolution: Domestic respondentGlobal
    • He is very well respected, very knowledgeable and articulate.

      Dispute Resolution: Domestic respondentGlobal
  • Band 1Areen Jayousi
    Band 1Areen Jayousi

    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 respondentGlobal
    • I really enjoy working with Areen. He's responsive, knowledgeable and very practical.

      Dispute Resolution: Domestic respondentGlobal
    • Areen 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 respondentGlobal
    • Areen is a very sophisticated and knowledgeable lawyer who is very responsive.

      Dispute Resolution: Domestic respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Amir Alkhaja
    Band 3Amir Alkhaja

    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

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