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Dispute Resolution - United Arab Emirates

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Band 6

What the Team is Known For

Squire Patton Boggs is a respected name for contentious matters in the UAE. It is noteworthy for handling a significant caseload of disputes in the hospitality sector, with an in-depth knowledge of issues relating to hotel management agreement agreements. The team is also regularly active on big-ticket investment arbitrations, frequently representing sovereign states, and with a strong track record concerning disputes in the oil and gas sector.

Notable practitioners

Key contacts include Thomas Wilson.

Work Highlights

  • Squire Patton Boggs defended a leading UAE-headquartered resort operator against a claim that it breached its hotel management agreement as a result of the decline in business during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Strengths

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