‘widely regarded as a market leader on local litigation’, ‘best known for its excellence in dispute resolution’ Chambers Global 2012

In the modern business world it is inevitable that disputes will arise. Equally, the pace of modern business dictates that all such disputes are resolved quickly and in a cost effective manner. At Habib Al Mulla & Co. our focus is on providing our client with practical and commercial litigation options. We advise our clients on the best commercial solution for their business within an appropriate timeframe, whether by way of traditional litigation, negotiation and settlement, arbitration or alternative dispute resolution.

Our litigation team is comprised of a team of experienced lawyers dedicated to balancing our clients’ commercial interests against the various legal options open to them. Our team has gained experience in foreign jurisdictions and we excel in cross border litigations and international arbitrations.

We advise clients from a wide variety of business sectors including commodities, shipping, plant and machinery, technology, insurance, real estate and construction. We also act for a varied client base ranging from government bodies to institutional investors and from major developers to new start-ups.

Services

• Plan litigation strategies for our clients taking into account the client’s commercial interests and the various forms of legal action available (Litigation, negotiation, arbitration, ADR)
• Structure settlements
• International arbitration
• Regulatory advice
• Drafting legislation
• Expert opinions for domestic and international entities
• Property litigation
• Shareholder disputes
• Maritime disputes
• Insurance actions / subrogation actions (Acted in some of the largest coverage actions in recent years )
• Intellectual property disputes
• Advise on construction contracts / interpretation of dispute clauses and representation at the forum of choice

Our Experts

 

Abdulaziz Alhanaee

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Position:	Partner, Head of Real Estate - Litigation, Dubai
Contact:	abdulaziz.alhanaee@habibalmulla.com
Admitted:	Admitted to practice before all the UAE courts
Education:	Bachelor's Degree in Law, Dubai Police Academy, United Arab Emirates, 2002
Language(s):	Arabic, English
Expertise:	Arbitration / ADR Commercial Construction Employment Law Litigation Real Estate
Practice & Experience:	Abdulaziz is Head of Real Estate Litigation at Habib Al Mulla & Company and has been with the firm for over eight years. He is a specialist in real estate litigation in the UAE and handles criminal, civil and commercial cases. He also acts for a range of local and international corporations as well as the UAE government and the Ministry of Labour. Abdulaziz is licensed to appear before Emirate level and Federal Courts (court of First Instance, Appeal Court, Court of Cassation and The Supreme Court). Prior to joining Habib Al Mulla & Company, Abdulaziz worked for the Ministry of Interior. He holds a BA in Law from the Dubai Police Academy and is fluent in Arabic and English.
Publications/Papers:	Commitment of the maritime carrier Money laundering Enforcement of foreign judgments Obligation of banks in the management of Securities The Rent Law problem Marine Pollution Internet Crimes Cheques Cases Federal national council Unfair Competition How responsible is the engineer

Mohamed El Khatib

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Position:	Partner, Head of Maritime, Labour & Insurance, Litigation, Dubai
Contact:	mohammed.elkhatib@habibalmulla.com
Admitted:	1992, Egypt Bar
Education:	LLB, Alexandria University, 1992
Language(s):	English, Arabic
Expertise:	Arbitration / ADR Banking & Finance Commercial Construction Employment Law Insurance/Takaful Law Intellectual Property/Franchising Litigation Real Estate Shipping & Maritime
Practice & Experience:	Mohammed  has been practicing in the UAE for over 11 years. He is an expert in maritime and insurance law and associated litigation, having specialised in this area for almost 20 years. Mohammed also has extensive experience in disputes concerning trademark infringement and enforcement, counterfeit, real estate and employment law. Mohammed is admitted to appear before the courts of the UAE and holds an LLB from Alexandria University. He is fluent in English and Arabic.