Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 5
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+971 2 6222636Chambers Review
Reed Smith is a respected full-service law firm with well-established offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Its expanding commercial dispute resolution team in the UAE handles a variety of DIFC Court cases as well as arbitration matters. Its key areas of experience include shareholder and insolvency disputes, and the team is also able to leverage the reputation of the firm's much-respected construction disputes team.
Work Highlights
- Reed Smith represented Corbin Crossroads Consulting, as well as former US ambassador to the UAE Michael Corbin, in DIFC Court proceedings arising out of the terms of a commercial agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Reed Smith provide immediate and timely responses to any query and are always available for consultation."
"One of their best qualities is that they listen to what we want and keep the best interest of the company in mind."
"Reed Smith provide immediate and timely responses to any query and are always available for consultation."
"One of their best qualities is that they listen to what we want and keep the best interest of the company in mind."
Notable Practitioners
James Willn has a wide range of experience covering matters as diverse as cryptocurrency disputes as well as sanctions-related cases. He is well versed in representing clients in arbitration proceedings conducted under a variety of institutional rules.
Antonia Birt is an impressive lawyer who represents clients in a wide range of commercial disputes. She often acts in cases arising in industries such as oil and gas and real estate.
"Antonia Birt is a priceless resource and is very aware of client interests. She protects and pursues the intended goal effortlessly."