About

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OGH Legal is the UAE's only pure-play disputes firm — and its domestic litigation practice reflects that singular focus with unmatched depth. The firm holds full rights of audience before all UAE courts across all seven Emirates, the DIFC Courts, ADGM and the Federal Courts, including the Union Supreme Court. Partners handle every file: there is no hand-off to associates after the initial instructions. Clients speak to the same partner who appears in court and who will be there at every stage through to enforcement.

The practice covers the full lifecycle of UAE domestic disputes — from pre-action strategy and urgent interim relief (precautionary attachments, travel bans, asset freezes) through to first instance, appeal and cassation proceedings, with integrated enforcement execution capability. OGH is one of very few UAE firms that can run a matter from the moment a dispute emerges through to the moment assets are recovered, without a change of counsel.

The firm's Arabic advocacy capability — genuine, native and substantive — gives it an advantage in UAE onshore proceedings that no international firm with an outpost in the UAE can match. OGH's founding partners have appeared before the Union Supreme Court, the highest federal court in the UAE, on behalf of clients at the most consequential moments of their disputes.

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Dispute Resolution: Domestic - United Arab Emirates

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What the Team is Known For

OGH Legal is a respected, UAE-headquartered law firm which has recently expanded significantly through several lateral hires, as well as through the opening of an additional office in Cairo. It has a vibrant financial disputes practice and includes government agencies as well as sovereign wealth funds among its clientele. The broader scope of work handled by the firm includes a variety of construction, real estate and insolvency matters. It is well versed in arbitration as well as litigation.

Work Highlights

  • OGH Legal represented the heirs of Saeed Jumah Al Naboodah in an inheritance dispute involving assets of over AED1.5 billion.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mohamed El Ghatit
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Mohamed El Ghatit
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Mohamed El Ghatit is active on a wide variety of contentious matters, ranging from construction and intellectual property to oil and gas disputes. He is regularly cited as a first choice among international law firms in regard to his work coordinating litigation in the Emirati courts.

Mohamed El Ghatit is an out-of-the-box thinker and excellent at what he does.

Mohamed is an excellent, commercially minded and solutions-focused lawyer who helps us navigate the local court system very effectively.

Mohamed is the first choice for international law firms with complex UAE court litigation. He's a brilliant lawyer with a can-do attitude. He is dedicated, commercial and a pleasure to work with.

Sherif Hikal
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Sherif Hikal
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Sherif Hikal is highly capable when it comes to acting in litigation in Dubai and elsewhere within the UAE. His experience includes the representation of government departments and prominent high-net-worth individuals.

Sherif is a very knowledgeable and practical lawyer.

Sherif Hikal is client-focused, solution-oriented and proactive.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Dispute Resolution: Domestic

Mohamed El Ghatit
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Mohamed El Ghatit
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Sherif Hikal
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Sherif Hikal
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