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Reed Smith LLP

Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Reed Smith LLP

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Dispute Resolution - United Arab Emirates

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Reed Smith acted for EL&N Restaurant, and one of its shareholders, on an AED25 million DIFC Court dispute concerning the management of EL&N's franchise rights.

Strengths

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  • The team is very approachable and friendly.

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  • Reed Smith has expertise, the ability to give clear and precise guidance, legal knowledge and excellent communication skills.

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  • Reed Smith's global presence and size enable it to pull in resources from around the world to assist with cases.

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  • Reed Smith provides clarity during each step of the process.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Antonia Birt
    Antonia Birt

    Antonia Birt

    Antonia Birt is an impressive lawyer who represents clients in a wide range of commercial disputes. She is well versed in shareholder disputes as well as contentious restructuring proceedings.

    • We are very happy with Antonia's understanding of the business and with her availability.

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    • Antonia Birt is an exceptional practitioner.

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  • James Willn
    James Willn

    James Willn

    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.

    • James Willn is extremely knowledgeable, commercial and communicative.

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    • James Willn is an amazing lawyer. He demonstrates dedication to the cases, hard work and a sense of detail and understanding of his clients' needs.

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