Habib Al Mulla & Partners

Litigation, Banking and Finance, and White-collar & Financial Crimes

Managing Partner

Amir Alkhaja is the firm’s managing partner, specializing in commercial, white-collar crime, and banking litigation. With over fifteen years of experience, his extensive expertise spans commercial, banking, and Islamic finance litigation.

A former Dubai Police officer with service in key stations including Bur Dubai, Amir is a licensed UAE lawyer with right of audience across all local and federal courts, including Cassation and the Supreme Court. He has successfully represented international clients, companies, and high-net-worth individuals in local and cross-border disputes throughout the GCC and MENA region.

Amir is recognised by Chambers and Partners as Band 3 in Dispute Resolution (Domestic), named a Next Generation Partner by Legal 500 (2025), and awarded Managing Partner of the Year by The Law’s Finest Awards (2024).

English, Arabic

Dubai International Chamber Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) Academy Board

• Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute, UK (2013) • Bachelor of Law from Dubai Police Academy, UAE (2002)