The most visible regional disputes practice in the UAE, with capacity across DIFC, ADGM, and onshore courts as well as institutional arbitration.
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United Arab Emirates
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Research cycle 2026
The UAE disputes market is defined by the breadth of forums available: DIFC and ADGM common-law courts, onshore courts, and a mature institutional arbitration offering. Clients this cycle prioritised capacity — the ability to run parallel tracks on document-heavy matters — alongside the traditional measures of advocacy quality.
Firms
Band 1
Elite / Market Leader
Band 2
Highly Regarded
A boutique alternative valued for senior-level attention on cross-border matters with a Levant or North Africa dimension.
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Band 4
Recognized Practice
Recognised for construction and real estate disputes, acting for developers and contractors.
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Band 1
Elite / Market Leader
Rania Adel
Al Tamimi & Company
Renowned for complex commercial arbitration and for a rigorous, enforceability-first approach to seat selection.
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Band 2
Highly Regarded
Nayla Comair-Obeid
Obeid & Partners
Recognised for cross-border matters spanning the Levant and the Gulf.
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