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Pinsent Masons

Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Dispute Resolution - United Arab Emirates

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Pinsent Masons maintains a strong global reputation as a go-to construction law firm, but its Dubai team is also active on general commercial disputes, including high profile cross-border actions. The firm has noteworthy expertise in tax cases, and also provides a variety of regulatory and compliance advice in relation to anti-corruption, white-collar fraud and other corporate crime matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Pinsent Masons represented Mr Rafed Al Khorafi in DIFC Court litigation arising from financial mis-selling to the Al Khorafi family by Bank Sarasin, currently in liquidation.

Strengths

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  • Pinsent Masons gives a swift response which always hits the spot.

    Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

  • The team is extremely strong in dispute resolution. The lawyers are always responsive and their service levels are exceptional.

    Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

  • They have young, ambitious junior partners who take a hands-on approach. They also have really strong associates and senior associates who are very efficient and hard-working.

    Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Damian Crosse
    Damian Crosse

    Damian Crosse

    Damian Crosse heads Pinsent Masons' Middle East commercial litigation and regulatory compliance team out of Dubai. He advises a number of high-profile clients and is notable for his considerable experience in major tax fraud litigation.

    • Damian Crosse is fantastic. He serves clients with excellence and brings the right expertise to deliver on the job. He's really good and very committed.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
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  • Seema Bono
    Seema Bono

    Seema Bono

    Seema Bono is regularly highlighted by sources for her diligence and strong client service skills. She has a wealth of experience handling cross-border shareholder and contractual disputes.

    • Seema is an excellent and commercially astute lawyer. She has her finger on the pulse and provides excellent client service.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

    • Seema Bono is an outstanding dispute resolution expert.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

    • Seema is very good. She is commercially sensible, collaborative and deeply embedded in the region; she has been here a while and she knows what she's talking about.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

    • Seema is highly intelligent, responsive, astute and able to deliver clear, commercial and pragmatic advice. She is very experienced and would be my first choice for any complex or high-value matter.

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  • Amelia Cave
    Amelia Cave

    Amelia Cave

    Amelia Cave is a highly praised associate who has gained impressive experience on an array on high-profile matters. She is regularly noted for her strong client service ethic and strategic input on cases.

    • Amelia is fantastic. She is hard-working, efficient and intelligent. She is able to cut through the issues and deliver commercial and pragmatic advice to clients.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

    • Amelia demonstrates incredible commitment to her cases and clients. She is a joy to work with.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

    • Amelia Cave is a standout associate. She is intelligent, phenomenally hard-working and very practical.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

    • Amelia is very proactive, responsive and helpful.

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