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Watson Farley & Williams Offices
Office 1702, Level 17, Index Tower, West Entrance
Dubai International Financial Centre
PO Box 506896
United Arab Emirates
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Charlotte Bijlani
Work Department
PARTNER IN THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION GROUP AND HEAD OF THE FIRM’S DUBAI OFFICE
Position
Charlotte is an experienced dispute resolution lawyer with full rights of audience before both the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) courts and the higher courts of England and Wales.
Charlotte’s practice extends to litigation, international arbitration, expert determination and mediation, as well as advisory work on litigation risk and avoidance.
She regularly acts for employers, contractors and funders in construction and engineering disputes across the Middle East, as well as major corporates, developers, investors, financial institutions and high net worth individuals in all types of contentious matters both regionally and in the UK.
Charlotte is recognised as a leading dispute resolution and international arbitration lawyer in the UAE by The Legal 500 EMEA describing her as a “superb litigator”, an “outstanding operator”, “strategically-minded” and says that she provides “an unrivalled combination of dedication and shrewdness”.
Lawyer Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation
Watson Farley & Williams has further strengthened its disputes offering through the hire of Natalie Jensen and Khalid Hamed from Ince & Co in March 2024, with the duo bringing extensive expertise in insurance and maritime disputes. The team is headed by Charlotte Bijlani who is praised as an ‘outstanding lawyer that goes the extra mile to make sure that her clients are satisfied, covered and properly informed and advised.’ Haya Al Bawab is valued by clients for her expertise in cybercrime and tech disputes.
United Arab Emirates > Shipping
Watson Farley & Williams‘ team excels in handling complex, cross-border shipping disputes, including vessel construction, charter party, and international trade matters, with a strong focus on litigation and arbitration. The firm represents a broad scope of clients, including P&I clubs, shipowners, charterers, insurers, and offshore operators across the UAE and beyond. Charlotte Bijlani, head of the Dubai Maritime Dispute Resolution team, is recognised for her expertise in shipping litigation and international arbitration, with a particular focus on high-value disputes. New additions Natalie Jensen and Khalid Hamed bring significant experience in arbitration, adding further depth to the firm’s capabilities in resolving maritime issues.
Lawyer Rankings
- Shipping United Arab Emirates
- Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation United Arab Emirates