Abdulla Galadari > Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Lawyer Profile
Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants Offices
AL GHUBAIBA STREET
PO BOX 7992
DUBAI
United Arab Emirates
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Abdulla Galadari
Work Department
Dispute Resolution/ Family Business & Private Client/ Financial Crime/ Public Sector/ Education
Position
Senior Partner
Career
Abdulla Ziad Galadari is a Senior Partner within Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants, where he is the principal professional behind the growth strategies of many private and public organisations, who today continue to develop under his strategic input. He is a key influencer across the UAE, having supported a diverse range of businesses and senior dignitaries to navigate the legal framework of the country. Furthermore, he has been recognised as a regional ‘Leading Professional’ by Legal 500.
Aside from his technical and professional remit, he is the strategic leader behind the firm’s progressive approach, which has seen the introduction of global lawyers being introduced, key insights being shared with the market, along with developing and executing a technology driven strategy which will continue to drive innovation within the profession.
To further fortify his position as a leading professional, Abdulla has been the key driving force behind supporting leading legal professionals to continue their development through the initiation and execution of the collaboration with the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs, where we have created, developed and delivered a continuing professional legal development course (CPD).
Furthermore, he actively supports the young Emirati leaders of tomorrow through initiatives which include providing internships and training contracts for young students and new graduates. This has resulted in over 30 Emirati lawyers fulfilling the requirements of the Ministry of Justice to obtain a federal lawyer’s license, so that they may continue to provide ongoing impact to the country.
Practice focus:
Abdulla is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), he has advised on a broad range of litigation, dispute resolution, corporate and commercial matters. Complex and contentious matters, high-value real estate, construction and shareholder disputes; claims for breach of fiduciary duty against directors & senior stakeholders; public and private investigations, including financial crime and fraud issues, the rights and obligations of directors; insolvency issues and restructuring. Complicated cross-border disputes and litigation, international arbitrations concerning commercial and corporate matters.
Clients include:
Some of the regions largest and profiled conglomerates, financial institutions, high-net-worth individuals and commercial clients.
Languages
English, Arabic, French and Urdu
Memberships
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
- Independent Board Member of Amwal International Investment Company (KSCC)
- Kuwait Independent Risk Committee Member of Amwal International Investment Company (KSCC)
- Kuwait Independent Audit Committee Member of Amwal International Investment Company (KSCC)
Education
Bachelor of Law (LLB) at the University of Westminster, United Kingdom
Lawyer Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation
(Firms to watch)Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants‘ growing disputes team has seen a wave of internal promotions as well as a new partner and junior hire over the past twelve months, boosting the group’s capability to act on varied international litigation and arbitration proceedings. Ahmed Galadari, Abdulla Galadari and Fadi Hassoun head the practice.
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: local litigation
(Leading individuals)Abdulla Ziad Galadari – Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants
Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants is particularly well-known for its representation in fraud and embezzlement cases as well as private client work, but is also active in work across a range of sectors. Ziad Galadari has a strong practice handling litigation arising from major infrastructure, real estate and construction projects; Ahmed Galadari‘s knowledge of the regional landscape ensures that he is sought out by stellar international clients; Abdulla Ziad Galadari‘s ‘combination of expertise, collaboration, client-centricity, innovation, and other exceptional qualities’ makes him ‘truly stand out’ in the market; and Fadi Hassoun is a key name for complex civil and criminal proceedings. Banking and finance disputes specialist Marwan Al Cherkah is also noted. Abdelhak Attallah was a new arrival from Alsuwaidi & Company in November 2022, as well as experienced litigator Hussein Al-Momani who joined from Primecase law Firm in November 2023
United Arab Emirates > Construction
The ‘exceptional local knowledge’ of Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants‘ construction law team gives it an edge in its construction arbitration offering. The practice is also a strong choice for contractors, employers, and sub-contractors on design and build, infrastructure, and PPP matters. With over a decade of contentious construction experience, Abdulla Ziad Galadari oversees the practice, while Hassan Tawakalna is particularly proficient in civil disputes.
United Arab Emirates > Real estate
The ‘very time efficient’ team at Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants is admired for its ‘excellent knowledge of various areas of law and high-quality advice‘. Firm founder Ziad Galadari handles international and regional litigation and arbitration, notably disputes involving major infrastructure construction projects. Manish Narayan is focused on real estate development projects, real estate funds, and private equity funds, while Abdulla Ziad Galadari is noted for his contentious real estate capabilities.
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading individuals United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: local litigation
- Dispute resolution: local litigation United Arab Emirates
- Real estate United Arab Emirates
- Construction United Arab Emirates
- Firms to watch United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation