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Shane Jury

Shane Jury

Global 2026

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Shane advises clients on complex, high-value commercial disputes and investigations, with a particular focus on arbitration, litigation and enforcement in the Middle East. He co-heads Akin’s disputes offering in the Middle East, together with Graham Lovett. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb). Shane has over 13 years’ experience acting on some of the region’s most significant shareholder, joint venture, post-M&A, banking, funds and fraud-related disputes and sensitive investigations. He has extensive experience across international arbitration under all major institutional rules, as well as litigation in the DIFC, ADGM and regional courts, and regularly sits as an arbitrator in both domestic and international matters. He is also widely recognised for his expertise in global asset tracing, enforcement and judgment and award monetisation, advising on multi-jurisdictional enforcement strategies worldwide. Shane is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a former member DIFC Courts’ Rules Committee.

Professional Memberships

Law Society Queensland, Australia

High Court of Australia Bar

DIFC Courts’ – Part II

Education

University of Queensland

LLB (Honours)

2009

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution - United Arab Emirates

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Shane Jury is well-placed to coordinate cross-border cases. He has a wide-ranging practice covering international arbitration as well as litigation within the UAE's economic free zones. He has acted on shareholder, fraud and negligence cases, among other matters. He recently joined Akin in Dubai after leaving Ashurst.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Shane Jury is an excellent lawyer. He's very sharp.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers Global Guide
  • Shane Jury has a very well-deserved reputation in the market as a top DIFC litigator.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at Akin (79)

Asia-Pacific Region

China

Europe-wide

Latin America - International Counsel

Middle East-wide

Saudi Arabia

UK

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