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What has been your greatest achievement, in a professional and personal capability?

AZG: My greatest achievement has been becoming a Senior Partner at a young age while balancing a healthy family life, at one of the oldest and largest full-service regional firms in the GCC. Under my leadership, the firm has elevated its position and now competes with international firms, which is a rare accomplishment for an institutional UAE family-owned and managed firm. Mr. Ziad Galadari, Chairman and Founder, has set a legacy plan to maintain our status and continue our growth into the next generation.

Ahmed: As the Head of Litigation of the GCC’s largest multidisciplinary litigation practice, I have always placed a strong focus on the law and strived to deliver the best results for all my clients. During my 32-year career, this has been my biggest challenge and greatest achievement, and I remain dedicated to providing the best possible legal representation.

What do you see as the main points that differentiate Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants from your competitors?

AZG: At Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants, we differentiate ourselves by having a strong legacy plan – my two brothers Ahmed and Essa, and I are the next generation of Galadari lawyers. We have a diverse team of lawyers from 18 different nationalities, speaking over 20 different languages. This unique combination of international capabilities and local knowledge and experience provides us with a competitive edge over both international and local firms. We are also actively involved in the development of the UAE’s sophisticated legal system and have a reputation for being one of the most effective legal systems in the world.

Ahmed: Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants pride ourselves on our human approach to client relationships. We believe in fostering a personal and friendly connection with each of our clients – setting us apart in the industry. This personal touch is a cornerstone of our practice and helps us provide effective and tailored legal solutions to meet our client’s specific requirements.

What advice would you give to your younger self?

AZG: Exercise patience and remain focused on the work at hand. Keep your head down and stay dedicated to your goals, and success will follow.

Ahmed: Emphasize the importance of teamwork, and never working alone. Collaborating and cooperating with others will lead to better outcomes and success.

Can you give me a practical example of how to help a client add value to the business?

Ahmed: An example of adding value to a client’s business which I do regularly would be identifying and addressing unrelated issues which may have a negative impact on their business. This includes providing advice on correcting mistakes and inefficiencies, helping to ultimately improve the overall performance and success of the business.

Within your sector, what do you think will be the biggest challenge for clients over the next 12 months?

AZG: In the legal sector, the biggest challenge for clients over the next 12 months will be navigating the implementation of technology within their respective practices. With an emphasis on cost consciousness due to the current global economic climate, clients must ensure they utilize technology to maintain their competitive edge in an economy prioritizing cost-effectiveness.

Ahmed: Remaining up to date with the constant changes in the legal sector, and monitoring developments on a global scale are necessary to ensure they remain up to date and competitive in this market.