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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 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

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  • OGH represented Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank in numerous debt recovery cases with a combined quantum of more than USD1 billion.

Strengths

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The strengths of OGH include responsiveness, knowledge of the local law, strategic thinking and the way they take ownership of the file.

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OGH Legal is a reputable name in the legal community of the UAE, particularly in the onshore litigation space. The firm has partners with deep expertise in navigating the complexities of the courts.

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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 is one of my go-to people for onshore UAE litigation. He is a smart, practical, savvy lawyer.

Mohamed is very customer-centric and responsive. You can depend on him even for last-minute issues.

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

Sherif is very effective and clients like him a lot.

I appreciate his knowledge of the local laws. He is 100% reliable when it comes to explaining local laws and he is always precise.

Sherif has an impressive ability of navigating challenges in onshore courts, coming up with practical and effective solutions, and managing internal and external stakeholders in complex cases.

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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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