Al Tamimi & Company’s dispute resolution practice is sought after by clients for its expertise in commercial matters and recommended for capabilities in employment, shareholder and restructuring disputes. The team is broadly active across a range of industries, especially the construction and infrastructure, shipping and IP sectors. Noor Al Rayes heads the team, and is proficient in multijurisdictional and high-stakes strategic disputes. Hatem Elkatan frequently acts before the Court of Cassation, while Fatema Sarhan is highly skilled in matters with ties to the insurance and shipping, construction and financial industries. Georgina Munnik is another name to note.

Praised by clients for its ‘wide-ranging expertise’, the disputes department at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP advises across several industries, including real estate, finance, aviation, private equity and energy sectors. Recommended for multijurisdictional matters, the team’s stellar client roaster extends to regulators, governments, multinationals, and family-owned companies. Patrick Gearon co-heads the team alongside Paula Boast with both acting for multinationals and major GCC clients across the whole of the region. Gareth Mills is sought after by clients for his expertise in technology-related topics, while Mazin Al Mardhi is a port of call for matters in the construction, engineering and manufacturing industries.

ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners‘s dispute resolution team has a track record in a diverse rapport of contentious matters, including commercial litigation and arbitration, with focus areas encompassing Islamic finance, shareholder, fraud, labour disputes. Equipped to comfortably operate across multiple jurisdictions, the team is broadly experienced across several industries, including automotive, utilities, shipping, and investment. Handling a busy workload extending to commercial disputes, white-collar crime and contract disputes, Hisham Al Qura’an and Amal Lari are heading the team.

Newton Legal‘s dispute resolution practice specialises in advising banks and real estate companies on restructuring and bankruptcy disputes related to a variety of topics, such as employment contracts, shareholder status, and settlement agreements. Leading the team, Aamal Al Abbasi has a strong track record in international commercial and corporate disputes.

Leveraging the firm's strong international presence, DLA Piper Middle East LLP has a strong track record in contentious matters in the energy, financial and construction segments, and frequently oversees cross-border commercial litigation and arbitration involving insolvencies, debt claims, and contract breaches. Mohamed Toorani co-heads the team with  Andrew Mackenzie, both sought after by clients for their experience in major arbitration forums.

Cheryl Cairns and Matthew Showler co-head the dispute resolution practice at Trowers & Hamlins LLP, which demonstrates particular strength in the real estate, financial, construction, education and power industries. The team represents clients in litigation and cross-border arbitrations related to fields such as fraud, commercial claims and insolvency. Deborah Howard specialises in disputes in the financial and insurance segments.