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Habib Al Mulla & Partners

Restructuring/Insolvency: Onshore Court Litigation

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates


Habib Al Mulla & Partners

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Type of work handled:

Our Restructuring & Insolvency practice provides full‑spectrum support across three core workstreams: out‑of‑court restructuring, onshore court restructuring and insolvency, and offshore/free‑zone R&I. Our teams handle negotiated restructurings, complex onshore litigation, cross‑border recognition and enforcement of foreign insolvency orders, tax‑driven restructurings following the introduction of Corporate Tax, and group reorganisations involving free‑zone and offshore structures. We also advise on creditor enforcement, debt recovery, shareholder disputes, succession‑related conflicts and liquidation proceedings. The practice has expanded its capabilities and now operates in a dominant market position, increasingly advising on major regional insolvency, liquidation and asset‑recovery mandates.

Recent work highlights:

  • Acting for creditors in substantial onshore restructuring disputes;
  • Representing clients in offshore proceedings involving recognition of foreign insolvency orders;
  • Advising on cross‑jurisdictional bankruptcy and asset distribution;
  • Supporting tax‑aligned restructurings; and
  • Acting in contentious restructuring, shareholder and liquidation matters.

Specialisations:

Out‑of‑court restructuring, onshore and offshore insolvency litigation, cross‑border recognition, corporate restructurings, tax‑driven reorganisations, shareholder disputes, security enforcement, debt recovery and asset‑tracing.

Clients (10)

  • MashreqBank PJSC
  • Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC
  • Noor Bank PJSC
  • National Bank of Fujairah
  • Argentem Creek & Partners (Argentem Group)
  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • First Abu Dhabi
  • HSBC
  • InvestBank
  • RAKBANK

Industries (5)

  • Banking & Finance
  • Islamic Banking & Finance
  • Finance, Insolvency, Restructuring, Asset Recovery
  • Litigation Funding - Asset Recovery
  • Finance and Management Consultancies

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What the Team is Known For

Habib Al Mulla & Partners is a prominent Emirati law firm that is noted for its in-depth understanding of the UAE's Federal Bankruptcy Code and has a strong presence in restructuring and insolvency. It is active in court-supervised restructuring proceedings as well as a variety of insolvency-related litigation, including enforcement actions.

Work Highlights

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  • Habib Al Mulla & Partners represented HSBC Bank Middle East in a Dubai court restructuring against Cleveland Bridge & Engineering Middle East as the insolvent debtor.

Strengths

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  • Habib Al Mulla & Partners offers practical solutions, realistic advice and good turnaround times.

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  • Habib Al Mulla stands out in the industry due to its deep legal expertise, commitment to excellence and unmatched client-focused approach.

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  • The team at Habib al Mulla has great expertise.

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  • The communication with the team is very smooth and the quality of the work it provides is high.

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  • Habib Al Mulla takes the time to understand its clients' business objectives and to support their goals.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • SpotlightAli Dakhlallah
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    Ali Dakhlallah

    Ali Dakhlallah is an emerging talent who receives high praise from sources. His litigation practice has a strong emphasis on bankruptcy and insolvency-related cases, with experience representing clients in several very high-profile matters.

    • Ali Dakhlallah is very responsive, helpful and clear.

      Restructuring/Insolvency: Onshore Court Litigation respondentGlobal
    • I am very happy with Ali Dakhlallah's advice and availability.

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Ranked Individuals at Habib Al Mulla & Partners (1)

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    Ali Dakhlallah

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Members

Provided by Habib Al Mulla & Partners

  • Habib Al Mulla

  • Amir Alkhaja

    Head of Department

  • Mohamed El Khatib

  • Gerry Rogers

  • Paula Villegas

  • Alia Al Mulla

  • Danila Kriuchkov

  • Ali Dakhlallah

    Head of Department

  • Mohamed El Baghdady

  • Ahmed Alzaabi

  • Kholoud Hafez

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