Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates
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Kobre & Kim is a global boutique law firm focused on dispute resolution and corporate investigations. It maintains a compact team of lawyers in Dubai which offers an array of experience in white-collar fraud, asset recovery and insolvency, as well as shareholder disputes. Its Dubai team is highly regarded by sources in the legal industry.
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Kobre & Kim acted as defence counsel to Prasanth Manghat in relation to a USD5 billion claim brought against him by the administrators of NMC Healthcare in the ADGM Courts.
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The team provides a great service.
Everyone at Kobre & Kim is very commercial, pragmatic and focused on results.
Kobre & Kim has a very strong team at all levels. They understand the local dynamics and courts, and how to leverage these to a client's advantage.
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Paul Hughes maintains an impressive practice, covering white-collar fraud cases in addition to the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards. He is noteworthy for his representation of individual executives and high-net-worth individuals as well as financial institutions and petrochemicals companies.
Paul Hughes is doing a great job. I would recommend him.
Richard Clarke has a notable focus on civil fraud, insolvency and asset recovery proceedings. He has further experience assisting with enforcement proceedings. His background as an English barrister is a notable asset when it comes to court advocacy.
Richard Clarke is exceptionally capable and professional. On particularly complex matters, Richard brings a remarkably smooth touch to everything he handles.
Richard is certainly a rising star.
Richard has exceptional client skills. He understands strategy very well and gives fantastic advice. I'm sure he is going to be one of the big names in the market as he develops his practice.
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