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OFFICE 2403, LEVEL 24 BOULEVARD PLAZA TOWER 2
DOWNTOWN, PO BOX 23092
DUBAI
United Arab Emirates
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Trowers & Hamlins LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation Tier 2
Trowers & Hamlins LLP excels in shareholder, contractual, banking and financing, and technology-related disputes, and the team includes a number of construction specialists who are well positioned to act on complex cases in this area. The 'exceptional' Matthew Showler is a 'first-rate litigator' who heads the practice, often acting on high-profile cases before the DIFC and is a go-to for fraud disputes as well as investigations and crisis situations. Cheryl Cairns handles complex infrastructure, real estate and construction issues and Alex Burton is a proficient mediator who is also a major supporting presence in high-level litigation. Senior associate Daniel Smith has provided support on disputes for multinational corporations and high-net worth individuals that are frequently cross-border in nature.Practice head(s):
Matthew Showler
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A growing Dubai disputes team with real regional veterans. ’
‘Alex Burton is a robust litigator with a focus on arbitration.
‘Very responsive, good communicators, will go the extra mile and excellent quality of work. Daniel Smith is very reliable and an excellent support to Matthew.’
‘Matthew Showler has been exceptional to deal with and a pleasure to work with on a case.
‘The Trowers team in Dubai has been excellent with international arbitration we are conducting. Detailed, timely updates and advice, along with a very competent junior lawyer and paralegal support. ’
‘Matthew Showler is a first-rate commercial litigator, with many years of experience in working with Courts and tribunals in the Middle East. He never gets lost in the detail and he develops a consistent strategy by which he guides the client home.’
‘Extraordinarily engaged and responsive; easily able to navigate and coordinate various legal systems; great client handling.’
‘Matthew Showler is an outstanding individual. Easy to work with, but extremely dedicated and focused.’
Key clients
Sandra Holdings Limited
The Administrators of the International Banking Corporation
SpaceCom International LLC
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
Pearl Petroleum Co Ltd
Sayacorp B.S.C.
Power and Integrated Projects Company
First Energy Bank
GEMS Education Limited
Coffee Planet Group/ William Allan Jones
John Cockerill Group
Export – Import Bank Of Malaysia Berhad
Yousif Alkooheji & Bros
AAL Group Limited
Jonathan Ing
Moon Iron & Steel Co SAOC
His Excellency Sadiq Marafi
NEBA Financial Solutions
Accuracy Middle East Advisory Ltd
Miclyn Midad Marine company Limited
Indus International FZC
Dantar Technology Consultancies Company W.L.L
Trade X ME LLC
Petromin Corporation
Partners Group
Hyundai
Dalma Capital Management Limited
Saudi Selevision Company
Permodalan Nasional Berhad
I2 Capital Markets
Virgin Mobile Middle East
ACWA Power
Al Waha Capital
Asian Cricket Council
Rayad Emrit (well known West Indian Cricketer)
Batelco
Bahrain Cinema Company
Kanoo Travel Group
Mohammed Bakhtiari
Redington FZE
Currie & Brown
ICL 5 Air Italy
Knight Frank
Malayan Banking Berhad
Mukhsen Mokhammad
Orea Mining Corporation
Farshad Rezaie
Standard Chartered Bank
Screen GP Europe BV
WPVM Limited
Twofour 54
Work highlights
- Advise the Administrator of The International Banking Corporation in its claims against Ahmed Hamad Algosaibi Brothers Company (AHAB) worth USD 2.5 billion and involving multi-jurisdictional proceedings with claims in the DIFC, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Switzerland, the US and other jurisdictions.
- Acting for Sandra Holdings Ltd in proceedings before the DIFC courts in a case worth in excess of USD 200 million and involving proceedings in the DIFC, onshore UAE, England, France, Switzerland, Kuwait, Cayman Islands, BVI and the US.
- Acting for Sadiq Marafi in his claim against his ex wife and associated family companies for over EUR 150m involving proceedings across a number of jurisdictions and in which a worldwide freezing order has been obtained for the client.
United Arab Emirates > TMT Tier 3
Managing partner and TMT veteran Saleem Adam leads Trowers & Hamlins LLP’s offering from Abu Dhabi, having overseen a notable increase in the number of intellectual property and technology-related M&A mandates. The practice services a broad range of major public and private sector clients, including the likes of ADNOC, Noor Bank and Al Waha Capital.Practice head(s):
Saleem Adam
Work highlights
United Arab Emirates > Construction Tier 4
Trowers & Hamlins LLP’s broad construction offering encompasses both contentious and non-contentious matters. Cheryl Cairns is a key contact for contractors, subcontractors, and employers in arbitrations, while Hasan Rahman leads the team’s non-contentious construction sphere. Karie Akeelah has more than a decade of experience in major engineering and infrastructure construction disputes, and Yuen Phing Choo is another key member of the team.Practice head(s):
Cheryl Cairns
Other key lawyers:
Hasan Rahman; Karie Akeelah; Jack Horsley; Yuen Phing Choo
Testimonials
‘The team has a track record of success and a winning combination of expertise and commitment.’
‘Very hard-working individuals who were calm under pressure as deadlines approached.’
‘Very strong understanding of the local and domestic market and client needs. Excellent strategic skills.’
‘The lawyers are very approachable, responsive, and supportive. It is a very collaborative firm where one department will support the other to finalise the work for the client.’
‘Cheryl Cairns is an unbeatable choice for any construction arbitration in the UAE. She does it all brilliantly – from strategy, legal analysis, expert management, to drafting. She is also a pleasure to work with.’
‘Cheryl Cairns is very calm, measured, and very thoughtful in the advice and instruction she provides. A real class act.’
‘Karie Akeelah is a fantastic lawyer who shows unparalleled commitment to her client’s case. A star in this field.’
‘Karie Akeelah is a great lawyer and strategist.’
Key clients
Shuaibah Water and Electricity Co
Shuaibah Expansion Project Company
Shuqaiq Water and Electricity Co
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company PJSC
Emirates Global Aluminium PJSC
Al Kifah Precast Company
Petrofac
Dubai Aviation Corporation
Salalah Port Services Company SAOG
ADNOC Distribution
Bahrain Development Bank
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Bahrain Campus)
Work highlights
- Acted for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company PJSC on the ADNOC Gas LNG 2.0 project.
- Advised Emirates Global Aluminium on the use, interpretation, and negotiation of construction contract templates.
- Advised Shuaibah Water and Electricity Company and the Shuaibah Expansion Project Company on all construction and operational aspects of the expanded plant.
United Arab Emirates > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
Trowers & Hamlins LLP has a track record handling corporate and commercial matters, assisting with mid and upper-mid market transactions as well as advising on work pertaining to IP/IT and company law advice and contractual, structuring and regulatory issues. Practice head Bill Jefferies advises on buy- and sell-side cross-border private equity deals. Saleem Adam has been predominantly active in the energy, minerals and manufacturing sectors, and Nick Green and Stephen Sullivan bring further cross-border investment specialism to the fore. Associate Sapna Desai provides additional support.Practice head(s):
Bill Jefferies
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team assigned to us has been proactive, and has facilitated the dialogue and interaction with our client’s legal counterpart. The team is always available and quick in responding our queries. Practical solutions to legal matters is key to us.’
‘T&H has been consistent in providing the level of legal services that we need in our transactions. Proposed solutions to problems in a simple and practical manner, which was welcome.’
Key clients
Berns Brett Masaood Shareholders
Al Waha Venture Capital Fund of Funds 1
Arbah Capital
Arquitectonica
CR3 Pte. Ltd
Warba Bank KSCC
Dimah Capital KSCC
Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Holdings BSC
Bahrain > Dispute resolution
Trowers & Hamlins LLP‘s team in Bahrain has solid experience in managing disputes in various forums in the MENA region, including the Bahrain Centre for Dispute Resolution, the DIFC courts and the GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre, and under a multitude of arbitral rules including LCIA, ICC, DIAC and UNCITRAL. The offering is led from Dubai by Cheryl Cairns and Matthew Showler, while Deborah Howard is a key contact in Bahrain. The practice is particularly well regarded for its expertise in disputes pertaining to construction, real estate, banking, fraud and insolvency.Practice head(s):
Cheryl Cairns; Matthew Showler
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Key clients
Sayacorp B.S.C. (c ) (Formerly First Energy Bank B.S.C.(c))
Central Bank of Bahrain
Yousif Alkooheji & Bros.
The International Banking Corporation B.S.C.(c) (in liquidation)
Trowers & Hamlins LLP > Firm Profile
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Construction | Cheryl Cairns | ||
| International Corporate | Bill Jefferies | ||
| International Construction | Karie Akeelah | ||
| International Corporate - Private Wealth | Alistair Glover | ||
| International Corporate | Nick Green | ||
| International Dispute Resolution and Litigation | Matthew Showler | ||
| International Corporate - Private Wealth | Jordan Ellis | ||
| International Dispute Resolution and Litigation | Daniel Smith | ||
| International Infrastructure and Real Estate | Thomas Yun | ||
| International Corporate | Sapna Desai | ||
| International Construction | Ruth Liew | ||
| International Infrastructure and Real Estate | Martin Amison | ||
| International Construction | Michael O'Reilly |