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AMERELLER
One by Omniyat, 14th Floor
Business Bay
P.O. Box 97706
United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation Tier 4

‘An experienced team for dispute resolution in the middle east’, AMERELLER handles a range of disputes, including shareholder and services disputes, ancillary litigation and enforcement of awards, and construction and employment contractual contentions - among others. Alexander Lutgendorf heads the practice and also serves as an arbitrator. Christopher Gunson is routinely called upon by North American and Japanese multinational corporates, and is skilled in handling white-collar criminal law procedures and Jonathan Noble is frequently engaged by hospitality, tech and energy clients. Senior associate Baika Altymukhamedov provides additiona support.

Practice head(s):

Alexander Lütgendorf

Testimonials

‘An experienced team for dispute resolution in the Middle East.’

‘Good experience with Alexander Lütgendorf as arbitrator. Experienced and reliable.’

‘Alexander is a thoughtful and articulate arbitrator. I would happily work with him again.’

‘What sets apart Amereller from its rivals is the assistance, professionalism, and excellent counsel it provides in a way that strengthens the bond with the clients. Both on an individual and organizational level, our firm has benefited much from their confidence and outstanding legal competence during the several ordeals we are dealing with together.’

‘Jonathan Noble is an excellent lawyer, with high professionalism and attention to detail when it comes to the work provided for. We are always supporting one another, not just by referral of work, but from a business development perspective as well. He is extremely reliable and to the point when it comes to the knowledge and insight that he shares.’

‘Alexander Lutgendorf is great. He has been in the UAE for a long time, knows the market and local issues inside and out, and always has practical solutions.’

Key clients

thyssenkrupp Materials Trading

Hitachi

Fabtech International Group

NTT

United Arab Emirates > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5

AMERELLER has a strong track record in foreign inbound investment and commercial work, handling M&A, joint ventures between foreign and UAE companies, and cross-border restructurings. Jochen Murach heads the team alongside Christopher Gunson, Jonathan Noble and Babak Namazi, with the first three reputed for their strong corporate offering and Babak particularly proficient in handling contractual agreements and corporate governance matters. Senior counsel Amer Jamoukha and of counsel Maryam Hosseini Bonilla are skilled in joint venture establishments and restructurings and Baika Altymukhamedov is active in key M&A.

Practice head(s):

Jochen Murach; Christopher Gunson; Babak Namazi; Jonathan P. Noble

Testimonials

‘Amereller stands out due to its deep expertise in UAE Law, but also the understanding of what an inhouse client expects. Their team has a proven track record of delivering exceptional results in this area. One of Amereller’s key differentiators is their commitment to understand and meet their clients’ unique needs. They prioritise client satisfaction above all else.’

‘We have a track record of successful projects with Jochen Murach; I appreciate his ability to provide cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality. Jochen Murach is always available for a call and takes a personalized and client-centric approach. Brainstorming with him is highly effective and the cost-to-value ratio is excellent. The written output I receive is of high quality.’

‘Amereller’s support has been key for me and my company where they have shown great sense of commitment to the business requirements in MEA region and their ability to support in Japanese as well is key to their success.’

‘Christopher Gunson is really always going the extra mile to support. His expertise and readiness to assist all the time are best in class.’

‘They are very responsive, with strong communication skills. This assures that the client is fully informed of every update and/or relevant piece of information that they need to know related to their matter. This team has strong commercial acumen, which helps them to provide legal advice that is practical and actionable. They provide solutions.’

‘Jonathan Noble is the individual who builds the team culture so that all members, whether it is associates or support staff, emanate the behaviors that a client looks for and appreciates.’

‘Knowledgeable people, diverse team that supports from different legal and language backgrounds.’

‘Jochen Murach has significant knowledge of our business which helps to understand and resolve the matters. He also has a good background and knowledge in the Middle East and Germany which is relevant to our company. He is always approachable and understands the needs.’

AMERELLER is an international law firm with comprehensive corporate and commercial law and dispute resolution offerings tailored to the Middle East. It has more than 70 lawyers working from 10 offices in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe, advising clients from over 40 countries.

The firm employs a combination of skilled foreign lawyers, often with local language knowledge, and local attorneys fluent in English or German language. This blend of expertise in multiple jurisdictions is what makes the firm unique.

The firm’s multinational client base includes publicly traded companies, international organizations, governments and states, global financial institutions, family-owned businesses, NGOs, SMEs, and entrepreneurs in many sectors and industries.

AMERELLER Dubai office was established in 2003 and is an operational hub for the firm’s practice in the UAE and the Gulf. Our Dubai office is a full-service business law practice that advises and represents hundreds of multinational corporations.

The scope of this support covers all business law matters, including support on all types of commercial transactions, strategic investments such as M&A and joint ventures, employment, and regulatory compliance. We also assist on business establishment in the UAE and all of the free zones, including governance and corporate housekeeping.

The Dubai office also advises and represents clients on all aspects of dispute resolution, including local and cross-border arbitration, management of advocates to handle local litigation, complex case management, and negotiating informal resolution to disputes. Where necessary, the firm works with local counsel to provide support in other jurisdictions.

Department Name Email Telephone
Managing Partner Jochen Murach murach@amereller.com +971 4 432 3671
Partner Babak Namazi namazi@amereller.com +971 4 432 3671
Partner Christopher Gunson gunson@amereller.com +971 50 554 6205
Partner Jonathan P. Noble noble@amereller.com +971 55 794 8435
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