KBH Limited > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Firm Profile
KBH Limited Offices
S903-S904, Emirates Financial Towers (South Tower)
Dubai International Financial Centre
DUBAI
PO Box 506546
United Arab Emirates
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KBH Limited > The Legal 500 Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Employment Tier 2
Offering clients ‘an exceptional blend of legal expertise, innovative solutions, and a strategic vision’, KBH Limited is well versed in employment contractual disputes. The team is also further praised for its ‘track record of remarkable success in complex cases’ and is led by ‘seasoned litigator’ Bushra Ahmed. Kamila Sielski is experienced in representing various employment clients before the DIF courts, while Helen Dent is also a key member of the team.Practice head(s):
Bushra Ahmed
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘KBH is a truly unique legal practice, offering an exceptional blend of legal expertise, innovative solutions, and a strategic vision.’
‘It has a track record of remarkable successes in complex cases. The team also has a strong commitment to workplace diversity and the development of their team members. KBH’s unwavering dedication to client-centricity and professional growth makes it a top choice for referrals and clients seeking excellence and success.’
‘Bushra Ahmed is a seasoned litigator known for her strategic vision and in-depth understanding of complex legal matters. Her leadership has been pivotal in securing significant victories in employment law cases which have set new legal precedents.’
‘Bushra Ahmed is passionate about doing the very best she can for any client.’
Key clients
Paramjit Kahlon
Work highlights
- Represented Paramjit Kahlon in an employment dispute.
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation Tier 3
KBH Limited hired experienced UK barrister Simon Perhar to act as a senior counsel in the firm’s Dubai office to further bolster the team’s capabilities, with Perhar well-positioned to advise on a full range of issues. DK Singh is primarily focused on banking and financial services litigation and Bushra Ahmed is an esteemed arbitrator. The team represents large-scale corporations and high-net-worth individuals in sensitive and multi-faceted cases that require engagement with dispute centres including the LCIA and ICC, as well as before foreign courts.Practice head(s):
DK Singh; Bushra Ahmed
Other key lawyers:
Simon Perhard; Helen Dent
Testimonials
‘DK Singh is a superb legal tactician who never loses sight of the wood for the trees. Always knows precisely where he’s going in any proceedings.’
‘The partners are very hands on and involved in the litigation process. There is a strong collaborative approach between solicitors and counsel which is very helpful from counsel’s perspective. The team are sharp, commercially focused and have a good relationship with clients.’
‘Bushra Ahmed and DK Singh are excellent team players and have an intimate knowledge of the jurisdiction. They are exceptional strategists and have extensive experience of litigation.
‘The team has been strengthened with the recent additions of Simon Perhar and Helen Dent. The firm is going from strength to strength.’
‘KBH is a truly unique legal practice, offering an exceptional blend of legal expertise, innovative solutions, and a strategic vision that sets it apart from other firms. it has a track record of remarkable successes in complex cases. KBH’s unwavering dedication to client-centricity and professional growth makes it a top choice for referrals and clients seeking excellence and success.’
‘Bushra Ahmed is a seasoned litigator known for her strategic vision and in-depth understanding of complex legal matters. Her leadership has been pivotal in securing significant victories.’
‘Simon Perhar, a senior Barrister from the UK, has strengthened their capabilities with his vast experience in banking, insolvency, and shareholder disputes. His strategic insights and international perspective will be invaluable.’
‘They have an ability to see the issues, mull it and then come up with the right strategy to help in the situation.’
Key clients
Sanjeev Sawhney and Alka Sawhney
Parag Gupta, Rajender Makhijani and Devika Makhijani
ARJ Holding Limited (ARJ) and Mohammad Ahmad Ramadhan Juma
MARJ Limited (MARJ) and Mohammad Ahmad Ramadhan Juma
Tabarak Investment Capital Limited (Tabarak)
Robert Jones
Paramjit Kahlon
Work highlights
- Represented Tabarak in the first cryptocurrency case in the Technology and Construction Division of the DIFC Courts. The claim related to the transfer and storage of bitcoins and the DIFC Courts determined (in line with other common law jurisdictions) that Bitcoins are (tangible) property.
- Represented Robert Jones in the first case before the DIFC Courts to consider the DIFC Courts’ jurisdiction to grant free-standing freezing injunctions, in circumstances where there are ongoing proceedings in the Dubai Courts.
- Represented Paramjit Kahlon in a contractual claim concerning the termination of his employment with the Liberty Steel Group.
KBH Limited > Firm Profile
About us: KBH is a DIFC, Dubai based regional law firm with offices in Kuwait and Bahrain. The firm specialises in international commercial transactions and disputes, frequently with a dimension beyond the GCC. Since its foundation in 2006, KBH has been instrumental in a significant number of key precedent setting cases and occupies a prominent award-winning position for its strategic and advocacy services.
Our values include acting with total integrity at all times, being a friendly, approachable and sensitive firm to client needs by providing affordable access to justice, to continually improve and to share knowledge.
Our goal is to grow as a progressive law firm of choice with a strong emphasis on providing innovative legal solutions, understanding our client’s need for cutting edge affordable legal expertise.
The firm’s expertise and experience, and the trust and confidence of our clients, enable us to accurately assess litigation risks. Our diverse and flexible fee structures, ranging from traditional retainers to fixed fee arrangements to deferred fee arrangements based upon risk sharing, as well as the use of litigation funding are tailored to each client’s requirements in managing their legal costs.
KBH contributes to developing rules in the GCC through its advocacy on new precedents as they arise and through its wider professional advocacy.
Our practice: KBH is renowned for its commitment to excellence and the ability to find innovative solutions to complex legal problems.
Our clients benefit from a cost-efficient litigation service and from in-house counsel who are able to provide input from the inception of the case, which contributes to higher success rates in all of firm’s matters. Many local and international law firms based in the region instruct the firm as an advisor in their own matters to carry out the advocacy, advise on strategy and finalise pleadings.
The judicial forums within which KBH is active are:
- BADRC
- Bahrain Courts
- DIAC
- DIFC – LCIA Tribunals
- DIFC Court
- Dubai Courts
- ICC
- Kuwait Courts
- London High Court and English Court of Appeal
- Small Claims Tribunal
- Special Tribunal for Dubai World
Diversity and CSR: KBH is defined by its diversity and inclusiveness. Team members are from a wide range of nationalities speaking multiple languages and from diverse cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds. The firm has naturally evolved as a diverse workplace environment characterised by a notably strong gender balance including in senior positions.
Anchored in our jurisdictional knowledge and our regional presence we see our diversity as a necessary part of the firm’s ethos in offering our clients, from wherever and whoever they may be, the benefits of a global outlook.
KBH is promoting and liaising with the legal affairs departments of the countries in which it is present to increase opportunities for local lawyers to gain experience with the firm and run placement schemes. The firm also has a strong coordinating role in onshore UAE litigation, and career development opportunities in regional onshore litigation will be a focus in the years ahead.
KBH prides itself on being an inclusive, diverse, harmonious and friendly workplace.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Commercial | DK Singh | ||
| Banking & Finance | DK Singh | ||
| Regulatory Compliance | DK Singh | ||
| Real Estate | DK Singh | ||
| Company Secretarial & Formation | DK Singh | ||
| Litigation & Arbitration | Bushra Ahmed | ||
| Dispute Resolution | Bushra Ahmed | ||
| Employment | Bushra Ahmed | ||
| Real Estate | Bushra Ahmed | ||
| Regulatory Litigation | Bushra Ahmed |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
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Ms Bushra Ahmed | Barrister, Head of Dispute Resolution and Partner | View Profile |
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Mr DK Singh | Managing Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Partners : 4 Number of lawyers : 14Languages
Arabic English French German Hindi and other regional languages UrduOther
Other offices : Bahrain Other offices : KuwaitClient Testimonials
CLIENT: Lubna Qassim, Executive Vice President, Group General Counsel, Emirates NBD
Charles Barwick, Vice President, Head of Dispute Prevention and Resolution unit, Emirates NBD
COMPANY/FIRM: Emirates NBD Bank PJSC
TESTIMONIAL: In our view KBH Kaanuun is a firm that can be relied upon to find practical solutions to often thorny questions of law and practice, within the confines of the DIFC jurisdiction or elsewhere. DK Singh and Bushra Ahmed in particular we found to be reliable, responsive and commercial with the added bonus of being a pleasure to work with.
CLIENT: Shobhana Kumar
COMPANY/FIRM: Al Masah Capital Management Limited
TESTIMONIAL: I am very pleased with the level and quality of service my company and its management has received from KBH Kaanuun. My sincere thanks to the dispute resolution team members DK Singh and Bushra Ahmed for their constant tactical guidance and professionalism, which gives us a lot of comfort.
My special appreciation for Senior Associate Rajesh Vyakarnam for his efficiency, thoroughness, attention to detail, excellent insights, client care and attentiveness to the smallest points made.
As a general counsel it has been pleasure to deal with the firm’s dispute resolution team.
CLIENT: Kate Toledo
COMPANY/FIRM:
TESTIMONIAL: In 2013 I faced the seemingly impossible task of attempting to recover a very large amount of money badly invested by a so-called Financial Adviser in Dubai. My biggest challenge was finding a law firm equipped, experienced and willing to take on this specific litigation, the conduct of which, involves very complex matters dealing with highly technical investment related issues in the Dubai Courts. I made contact with countless law firms all of whom advised me that they were ill equipped to take on such a unprecedented case. KBH Kaanuun was recommended to me by a lawyer in Bahrain and because of KBHs reliability, determination and experience in such matters we have been able to take this litigation to the Dubai Courts with confidence. Thanks to DK for his wisdom and relentless probing, Bushra Ahmed for her incredible eye for the smallest detail and Diego Carmona for his memory of the facts and constant updating.
I am eternally grateful for your support and care.
CLIENT: Swadeep Hora
COMPANY/FIRM:
TESTIMONIAL: I can say that I have worked with many law firms in the past but the level of service and comfort I have received from KBH is outstanding. And special words of appreciation for Rajesh Vyakarnam Senior Associate at KBH, who I think is incredibly hard working, strategically sharp and result oriented lawyer.
CLIENT: Ghazala Abbas
COMPANY/FIRM:
TESTIMONIAL: Bushra and Natasja have been wonderful. Both have worked very efficiently and thoroughly, advising me in detail of the legal process and the legal framework underpinning the case, including the claims, their prospects and the possible outcomes. I consider them my trusted advisors that can guide me through anything at any time in fact, our communications have often taken place outside office hours, across time zones, and even whilst they were on annual leave. Both are extremely dedicated and I feel that I am in safe hands. It is a pleasure to have them as my lawyers.
CLIENT: Sarmad Shoaib
COMPANY/FIRM: United Bank Limited, Head of Corporate Banking
TESTIMONIAL: We had the pleasure of our association with KBH Kaanuun on various legal matters. We recommend without reservation based on their professionalism, in depth knowledge and extensive legal experience.
CLIENT: Nayef M Nasser
COMPANY/FIRM: United Bank Limited, Vice President
TESTIMONIAL: Dear Ms Haifa, Many thanks for your usual guidance, efficiency & the professional way in which all the matters are handled throughout our communication period. The prompt replies to our inquiries were excellent. It is always a pleasure working with KBH Kaanuun where I would absolutely recommend your firm to others for your expertise & outstanding knowledge.
I wish the business & yourselves all the very best in the future.
CLIENT: Hesham Al Gassab
COMPANY/FIRM: Tadhamon Capital BSC, Executive Director of Investments
TESTIMONIAL: We are grateful at Tadhamon Capital BSC for the hard work and dedicated services provided by KBH Kaanuun lead by Haifa Khunji and her team. We have worked with the team for number of years where they have consistently demonstrated their ability to deliver and response within the required time frame. Their dynamic team is knowledgeable and thorough of local, regional, and international legal frameworks. We are impressed of their ability to truly understand our business model and proactively recommend improvements in areas that add value to our goals. As an regional law firm, we are very pleased and highly recommend working with KBH Kaanuun and the whole team.
CLIENT: Khaled El-Fakih, Ph.D.
COMPANY/FIRM:
TESTIMONIAL: As one of “KBH Kaanuun” long-standing clients, I have received an outstanding service. Timing and quality have always met my expectations and everything is communicated in a professional and timely manner. The service and personal attention are extraordinary.
Keep up the GREAT work!
Diversity/Community
KBH Kaanuun, a regional law firm, is defined by its diversity and inclusiveness. Team members are from a wide range of nationalities speaking multiple languages and from diverse cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds. The firm has naturally evolved as a diverse workplace environment characterised by a notably strong gender balance including in senior positions.
Firms diversity is matched and underpinned by the recruitment and workplace policies, in which it strives to achieve tolerance and diversity in every aspect of its practice. KBH Kaanuun prides itself on being an inclusive, diverse, harmonious and friendly workplace.
In addition, the team members see diversity as a necessary part of the firms ethos in offering the clients, from wherever and whoever they may be, the benefits of a global outlook. Although anchored in jurisdictional knowledge and regional presence, the firm offers partnership based upon its diverse and global perspectives.
Over the years the firm has trained up and released into the market several senior lawyers, associates and paralegal assistants who have gone to work for firms like Stephenson Harwood, Al Tamimi or as in-house GCs. At all levels the firm is on target to achieve the calibrated promotions and skills development to meet our growth strategy.
Our trainee mentoring programmes are complemented by our outreach and pro bono work. KBH Kaanuun also has a strong coordinating role in onshore UAE litigation, and career development opportunities in regional onshore litigation will be a focus in the years ahead. The firm is promoting and liaising with the legal bodies of the countries in which it is present to increase opportunities for local lawyers to gain experience and run placement schemes.