Adv Ali Al Zarooni > Horizons & Co > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Lawyer Profile
Horizons & Co Offices
49TH FLOOR, BURJ AL SALAM OFFICE TOWERS
SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD, P.O. 111801
DUBAI
United Arab Emirates
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Adv Ali Al Zarooni
Position
Managing Partner
Career
Adv. Ali is the founder and managing partner of Horizons & Co law firm. He is a highly accomplished and meticulous lawyer, having practiced law for 30 years. His area of specialisation is primarily litigation and arbitration with a proven track record of success in dispute matters. He is especially well-known for his expertise in the construction, real estate and financial services sectors.
He has represented some of the most prominent companies, establishments and individuals before all levels of courts and various arbitration tribunals. He is a qualified arbitrator registered with Dubai International Arbitration Centre and is licensed as a Private Notary Public by the Dubai Courts.
Adv. Ali has represented clients before public prosecutions, police stations, rent committees, conciliation committees and every level of court in the UAE, across all areas of litigation.
He also has a long track record in ratification and nullification of arbitration awards before courts.
In addition to private individuals, Adv. Ali has represented several prominent companies in complex arbitration matters. He has acted as local co-counsel in many such matters before various arbitration tribunals in the UAE and is an expert in negotiations.
Numerous settlements on behalf of his corporate and individual clients bear testimony to a respected ability to influence the resolution of disputes in an amicable yet successful manner.
Languages
Arabic, English
Lawyer Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Real estate
Frequently acting for construction contractors and developers, the team Horizons & Co
is well-informed on real estate acquisitions, disputes, and leasing. Ali Ismael Al Zarooni has an impressive litigation track record, and represents real estate companies in development, land ownership, and transactional delay disputes. Areen Jayousi handles contentious commercial and residential property matters, as well as master development agreements.
United Arab Emirates > Construction
Contractor, subcontractor, and land disputes remain a key component of the practice at Horizons & Co. Boasting a strong litigation track record, firm founder Ali Ismael Al Zarooni is well-versed in sizeable hotel development projects. Areen Jayousi counts design and engineering partners, as well as owners and developers on his client roster, while Amr Mostafa is adept at luxury property disputes. Oliver Dupenois and Paul Suckling departed the team to join DWF Middle East LLP in August 2023.
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: local litigation
Horizons & Co is regularly engaged to handle real estate and construction mandates, acting for both property managers, contractors and developers in contractual, damages, and insurance disputes as well as financial institutions in proceedings regarding project financing. The team has also been active in criminal complaints for defamation and slander, confidentiality breaches and bankruptcy proceedings. Ali Ismael Al Zarooni, who handles criminal, financial and tax disputes alongside construction work, heads the team with Areen Jayousi. Legal manager Lilas Alakhras is noted for her wide-reaching practice and Natasja Pollemans joined from KBH Limited in 2023, adding expertise in international trade and energy disputes. Oliver Dupenois and Paul Suckling left the firm in 2023.
Lawyer Rankings
- Dispute resolution: local litigation United Arab Emirates
- Real estate United Arab Emirates
- Construction United Arab Emirates