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Norton Rose Fulbright

Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates


Norton Rose Fulbright

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About

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Our Dispute Resolution and Litigation team in the UAE is experienced in all areas of local and international dispute resolution – litigation, arbitration and means of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation. Our team is widely praised for its on-the-ground, full service knowledge – we have in depth experience in banking, regulatory, real estate, hospitality, construction, commercial, telecommunications, energy, investor state and insurance disputes. Our diverse and multicultural team advises on English, New York, DIFC, ADGM and in some instances, local UAE law. The team represents clients before the English Courts, DIFC Courts and ADGM Courts (and largely conducts its own advocacy). The team also has extensive experience in international arbitration and has acted on ICC, LCIA, DIFC-LCIA, ADCCAC, DIAC and ad hoc arbitrations. Members of the team regularly sit as arbitrators and experts and a number are certified mediators. 

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - United Arab Emirates

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright has a strong disputes practice in Dubai. The firm is acknowledged for its broad-ranging experience in arbitration and also has complementary expertise in corporate investigations and contentious financial regulatory matters. Lawyers within the team are well versed in a variety of banking and insurance cases, with further noteworthy experience taking on major licensing and investment disputes.

Strengths

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright is always available, with super transparent billing plus a team of experts from various geographies to bring about the best solution.

    Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Nicholas Sharratt
    Band 5Nicholas Sharratt

    Nicholas Sharratt

    Nicholas Sharratt has a wealth of experience in both arbitration and DIFC Court litigation. He regularly handles financial services, real estate and commodities cases.

    • Nicholas Sharratt is an exceptional lawyer. He's very proactive.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingAarti Thadani
    Up and ComingAarti Thadani

    Aarti Thadani

    Aarti Thadani is an up-and-coming partner who is noted for her diverse experience acting on an array of significant joint venture, shareholder and contractual disputes.

    • Aarti is very hands-on and takes good care of her clients.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
    • Aarti Thadani gives good, pragmatic advice.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

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United Arab Emirates

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