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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 > Real estate
Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants is a key choice for clients engaged in real estate developments, investments, property management agreements, and rental disputes. Key names to note include Ziad Galadari, recommended for his capabilities in property transactions; Abdulla Ziad Galadari, who is well versed in litigation; and Manish Narayan, a key port of call for real estate funds. Abdulmajeed Ahmed Alsweedy is proficient in infrastructure matters.
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: local litigation
(Leading partners)Abdulla Ziad Galadari – Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants
Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants offers a full-service practice with extensive expertise in local litigation, led by Emirati lawyers with full rights of audience before all UAE courts. The team is highly adept handling complex, high-value disputes across areas such as bankruptcy, fraud, real estate, tax, and corporate services. The highly experienced Ziad Galadari leads the team alongside Ahmed Galadari, who is strong in family law; Abdulla Ziad Galadari, who has recently been active on criminal proceedings; and Fadi Hassoun, who is skilled in banking and finance and insurance cases. Hussein Al-Momani is another key name for litigation, while Bassem Pierre Daher is reputed for his track record in investment disputes.
United Arab Emirates > Intellectual property
Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants is noted for its activity in copyright infringement, patent reports, and trademark registration. Raka Roy is knowledgeable of copyright law, as well as commercial intellectual property matters, while Abdulla Ziad Galadari is vastly experienced in litigious matters.
United Arab Emirates > Commercial, corporate and M&A
Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants continues to expand its commercial and corporate offering, bolstering its bench through the hire of Charbel Fadel and George Abou Jreich from Ince & Co and IFFCO Group in 2024. The duo join a team well-placed to handle cross-border M&A, multijurisdictional restructurings, and governance, compliance and regulatory advice to clients active in various industries. Helming the practice alongside Fadel, Abdulla Ziad Galadari and Bassem Daher are noted for their work with high-net worth individuals, corporates, and investment firms on transactions, operations expansion, and market entry issues. Manish Narayan takes the lead on regulatory and compliance matters. Gerry Rogers left the firm.
United Arab Emirates > Construction
A strong choice for contractors and sub-contractors, Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants is noted for its strength in energy and tourism matters. Ziad Galadari is proficient in infrastructure projects, Abdulla Ziad Galadari is skilled at construction disputes, and Manish Narayan handles development projects. Bassem Daher and Leopold Thanickal Jose are other key team members. Paul Suckling joined from DWF Middle East LLP in 2025.
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading partners United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: local litigation
- Dispute resolution: local litigation United Arab Emirates
- Real estate United Arab Emirates
- Construction United Arab Emirates
- Intellectual property United Arab Emirates
- Commercial, corporate and M&A United Arab Emirates