Department profile
HAS Law Firm

Dispute Resolution: Domestic

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates


HAS Law Firm

About

Provided by HAS Law Firm

HAS Law Firm’s dispute resolution team advises on a wide range of domestic contentious matters under UAE law, with particular strength in complex commercial litigation before the onshore UAE courts. The practice represents clients at all stages of proceedings, including Courts of First Instance, Appeal, and Cassation, and is regularly instructed on disputes involving high-value claims, multi-party litigation, and urgent interim measures.

The team also has significant experience in domestic arbitration proceedings seated in the UAE, as well as mediation and settlement negotiations. HAS Law Firm is frequently called upon to manage disputes requiring a strategic blend of litigation, negotiation, and enforcement expertise, particularly where matters involve sensitive commercial relationships or significant financial exposure.

Industries (12)

  • Real Estate
  • Construction
  • Banking & Financial Institutions
  • Maritime, Logistics and International Trade
  • Insurance
  • Food & Bevarage
  • Healthcare & Science
  • Fintech
  • Education
  • Consumer Goods & Retail
  • Hospitality & Leisure
  • Energy & Infrastructure

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Domestic - United Arab Emirates

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

The litigation department at HAS Law Firm is particularly active in real estate disputes, assisting clients with contentious issues arising out of sales agreements. It also capable of taking on a range of other cases, including criminal litigation and contractual breach cases. The team has considerable experience handling matters at trial and appeal, as well as before the Court of Cassation.

Notable practitioners

Hamdan Alshamsi is head of the litigation department and a key contact at the firm.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The lawyers at HAS Law Firm follow the case very precisely and give regular feedback.

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Members

Provided by HAS Law Firm

  • Wesley Wood

  • Hamdan AlShamsi

    Head of Department

  • Afif Ammoury

  • Ibrahim Mohamed

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