Addleshaw Goddard > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Firm Profile
Addleshaw Goddard Offices
Level 6, BURJ DAMAN TOWER
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE
DUBAI
United Arab Emirates
Addleshaw Goddard > The Legal 500 Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Construction Tier 2
With a regional footprint, Addleshaw Goddard is experienced in DIAC, ICC, and LCIA construction arbitration proceedings. The practice is also well equipped to handle airport, hotel, infrastructure, power plant, and transport development projects. Bevan Farmer specialises in contentious engineering matters, while Stephen Burke is particularly proficient in EPC disputes arising from infrastructure projects. James Macdonald handles mixed-use developments across Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.Practice head(s):
Stephen Burke; Bevan Farmer
Other key lawyers:
James Macdonald; Stephanie Collins
Testimonials
‘Their team exhibits a combination of legal prowess and a deep commitment to their clients.’
‘Stephen Burke is an exceptional partner. He is approachable, commercially sensible, and focused on delivering high quality legal work.’
‘Its extensive knowledge of the law is complemented by a genuine passion for delivering impeccable service.’
‘The individuals I worked with at Addleshaw Goddard stand out due to unwavering commitment to clients, innovative problem-solving abilities, collaborative spirit, and dedication to diversity and inclusion.’
‘James Macdonald is attentive, approachable, and responsive. He is commercially astute, and client focused.’
‘Stephen Burke and Stephanie Collins consistently set high standards of excellence and contribute significantly to the success of our practice. It’s truly a privilege to work alongside such exceptional professionals.’
‘Stephen Burke is one of the most attentive lawyers in region. He is detailed and can distil complex issues into easily explainable issues.’
‘Stephen Burke is extremely smart, has outstanding knowledge of the law, and is tactically astute.’
Work highlights
United Arab Emirates > Investment fund formation and management Tier 2
Addleshaw Goddard bolstered its position in the UAE market through the hire of Philip Dowsett from Dechert LLP in July 2023, a funds-dedicated practitioner who has over 15 years of regional experience and has strength working with sovereign wealth funds, private equity and venture capital firms. Victoria Mesquita is a key name for fund financing instructions and has expertise handling work in the healthcare and energy sectors. The firm also has broad multi-jurisdictional coverage, aiding Middle Eastern funds with investments in the UK and European real estate market, and working with global entities on investments in the GCC.Practice head(s):
Philip Dowsett
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
ASCA Capital
PlusVC
Nuwa Capital
Wamda Capital
Frontier Investment Management Partners
CedarBridge Capital
KAMCO
Humania Capital
StonePine Capital Partners
Gulf Capital
Work highlights
- Advising the Pearl REIF on the launch of the Shariah-compliant closed-ended REIF (Real Estate Investment Trust) and its initial public offering (IPO) on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX).
- Advising Aljazira Capital, a Saudi-based investment manager, on aspects of its acquisition of “The Connection” office campus (the UK headquarters of Vodafone) from Vodafone as part of a sale-and-leaseback transaction through a structured investment platform.
- Advising KAMCO, a Kuwaiti investment company, on the establishment of several offshore Shariah-compliant fund structures deploying capital in UK real estate assets.
United Arab Emirates > Real estate Tier 2
Led by off-plan specialist Jeremy Scott, who is praised for his 'great experience', Addleshaw Goddard specialises in asset management, branded residential projects, and mixed-use developments. Danielle Fuemana is active across the commercial, industrial, and retail sectors, and is skilled at commercial leasing.Practice head(s):
Jeremy Scott
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Jeremy Scott is a very knowledgeable professional. He has great experience in this field and he has been capable of producing really valuable advice.’
‘I was impressed by the simplicity of the end product. I definitely will rely on Jeremy Scott’s advice on future occasions.’
Key clients
Shuaa Capital PSC
LIV Real Estate Development LLC
Waha Land LLC
Work highlights
- Acting for Shuaa Capital PSC on the development of a luxury residential development upon Palm Jumeirah, Dubai called Ocean House.
- Acting for Waha Land LLC on the real estate elements of the sale of 17 leased warehouses for $151m.
- Acting for LIV Real Estate Development on its sales and strata documentation for a residential tower project in Dubai Marina.
United Arab Emirates > Banking and finance: Corporate finance (including Islamic lending) Tier 3
Addleshaw Goddard consolidates its status as a go-to firm for financing in the UAE through the hire of Sandeep Puri, an experienced Islamic banking specialist who joined the team from Baker McKenzie LLP in August 2023. The firm is noted for its strength in debt capital markets, structured finance, and complex restructurings, advising a range of major domestic and international banks. Practice head Robin Hickman maintains a broad sector focus, covering real estate, infrastructure and energy, and TMT, where he advises a host of government bodies, corporations, and multinational banks. Victoria Mesquita acts for both borrowers and lenders on high-value, cross-border deals, where she is regularly supported by managing associate Philip Chalmers.Practice head(s):
Robin Hickman
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Philip Chalmers was great to work with – always accessible, highly knowledgeable on his subject matter but also able to understand the wider transaction and be able to provide commercial solutions to the key negotiating points in the transaction.’
‘Victoria Mesquita is one of the most competent people I have ever worked with. Her advice is valuable even outside her areas of expertise.’
‘Addleshaw Goddard adopts a holistic approach to legal counsel. They believe in not just addressing the legal issue at hand but understanding the broader implications for the client.’
‘At Addleshaw Goddard, the team prioritises keeping the client informed at every stage of the process. This transparency builds trust and ensures clients are never in the dark.’
Key clients
HSBC Bank Middle East Limited
Commercial Bank of Dubai
Emirates NBD
Mashreqbank PSC
Emirates Islamic Bank
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
JP Morgan
Dubai Islamic Bank
Punjab National Bank
Bank ABC
Ahli Bank of Kuwait
National Bank of Fujairah
Bank of Baroda
Barclays
AW Rostamani
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited
State Bank of India
Investbridge Capital
JP Morgan
Shuaa Capital
Franklin Templeton
Work highlights
- Acting for the steering committee of creditors (on behalf of 38 banks) in respect of the multi-billion-dollar restructuring of KBBO, a UAE investment group in healthcare, consumer products and payment systems.
- Acted for Mashreqbank PSC providing an AED 455,000,000 term facility to the owners of the Pullman Hotel in Downtown Dubai to, among other things, refinance existing indebtedness to a syndicate of regional and wider international banks (including ADCB as security agent).
- Act for a committee of creditors for the restructuring of Utico Group.
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation Tier 3
Addleshaw Goddard‘s team acts for a range of global blue-chip clients including multinational financial services providers. The group stands out for its credentials fraud cases, as well as major insolvency and restructuring proceedings. Team head Shane Jury is highly regarded for complex, cross-border disputes, particularly financial services and fraud claims. Emma Tormey has strong knowledge of the tech sector.Practice head(s):
Shane Jury
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A premier commercial litigation team with a focus on substantial banking, financial services and professional negligence claims.’
‘The team that supported our dispute were incredibly skilled, knowledgeable and professional in their approach. They were able to provide not only exceptional advice, but also a really great support system during a difficult process. The team went above and beyond what you would expect from legal advisors and were on call at any time to help plan the next course of action. One of the most notable positives was how well they collaborated as a team. They were fully aligned and united in their approach which came across really well during the meetings with the other party. True experts at what they do and all-round great people!’
‘Shane Jury is an exceptional partner who, when dealing with counsel, is thorough, insightful, detail-orientated and always fully across the matter. In my experience, when dealing with clients, Shane has the ability to cut-through the issues and deliver commercially minded, client-centric, advice – all whilst working to very tight deadlines. Shane is very effective when it comes to staffing his matters – always able to pick out the appropriate balance of personnel.’
‘AG provides fantastic technical dispute resolution advice across a wide spectrum of areas. Their advice is always practical and clear but covers all technical aspects. The advice is always of the highest quality and is good value for money, especially as compared to other firms in the market. ’
‘Emma Tormey is exceedingly bright and has significant experience in dealing with complex disputes with a multi-jurisdictional element.’
‘Shane’s expertise and local knowledge is second to none. To my mind, he is clearly one of the pre-eminent disputes lawyers in the UAE and is trusted by clients across the GCC and beyond. Shane is now my “go to” lawyer for any disputes in the DIFC, ADGM or onshore Dubai. Emma Tormey is another standout performer from the disputes team at Addleshaw Goddard. She is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated and always a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
Emirates NBD Bank
HSBC Bank Middle East Limited
ICICI Bank UK Plc
ICIC Bank Limited
Union Bank of India
Bank of Jordan Company
National Bank of Bahrain BSC
Ahli United Bank BSC
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC
Warba Bank KSCP
Standard Chartered Bank
Work highlights
- Act for ENBD and a syndicate of 9 banks in relation to the recovery of a $300m loan to KBBO CPG Investment LLC in the DIFC Courts.
- Acting for ENBD and a syndicate of 9 international banks in the defence of a Part 8 claim in the DIFC Courts (CFI-085-2021) brought by a panel of trustees seeking recognition of parallel restructuring/ bankruptcy proceedings in the Abu Dhabi Courts.
- Defending Standard Chartered Bank against a claim for discrimination, harassment and victimisation in the DIFC Courts brought by the bank’s ex-compliance offer.
United Arab Emirates > Employment Tier 3
The team at Addleshaw Goddard is a key port of call for financial and professional services clients on employment disputes. ‘Exceptional lawyer’ Ben Brown co-leads the team, and he is ‘extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and receives great support from David True'. Also co-lead of the practice, Gorvinder Pannu specialises in union legislation and industrial action.Practice head(s):
Ben Brown; Gorvinder Pannu
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Extremely hardworking, outstanding, diligent, and cautious of the deadlines.’
‘The practice delivers great value advice and support to our institution across the entire spectrum of employment matters. A deep engagement/commitment to each matter.’
‘An incredibly strong global practice, with commercial nous.’
‘David True and Gorvinder Pannu are extremely responsive and knowledgeable. They can assess complex employment situations, identify potential legal issues, and develop effective strategies to address them.’
‘David True and Gorvinder Pannu have been excellent at helping us navigate complex employment issues and finding creative solutions.’
‘Ben Brown is extremely knowledgeable, super responsive, and receives great support also from David True.’
‘Ben Brown is excellent, very responsive, and commercial in his approach. He balances delivering legal analysis with the overlay of a regional perspective which adds significant value in all instructions.’
‘Ben Brown stands out as an exceptional lawyer. We greatly value his broad knowledge and trusted advice across all of our employment requirements, with his technical, analytical and commercial acumen.’
Key clients
Standard Chartered Bank
The Industrial Group
Grohe
Oracle
Kuiper Group
Natixis
AVEVA
Motorola
BBC
Estee Lauder
Work highlights
- Defending Standard Chartered Bank against claims for victimisation, harassment, and discrimination brought against it in the DIFC Courts by an ex-compliance officer.
- Acting for The Industrial Group in the DIFC Court of Appeal against claims for malicious prosecution and outstanding entitlements.
- Advising Grohe on claims brought against it for moral damages as well as outstanding contractual and statutory entitlements.
United Arab Emirates > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Addleshaw Goddard‘s team is well versed in cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and restructuring and also handles commercial matters. The team has strong sector expertise in education, retail and consumer, real estate and transport, and also acts for private equity entities. Andrew Johnston has particular strength in cross-border transactions and Lowri Llwyd is a key contact for retail, TMT and education clients. Owen Richards has recently assisted with investment deals, shareholder exits, and joint venture agreements.Practice head(s):
Andrew Johnston; Lowri Llwyd
Other key lawyers:
Owen Richards; Philip Dowsett
Testimonials
‘Simply the best team. ’
‘Hardworking, dedicated, diligent, efficient, responsive, creative, eye for details, critical thinking, empathetic, and simply the best. ’
Key clients
3S Investment Limited (3S)
Abu Dhabi Capital Group
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Agility/United Projects for Aviation Services Company
AJWGK Limited / HLD Group
Al Futtaim Group
Aldar Properties
ASCA Capital
Averda
AVEVA / Schneider Electric
Bios Middle East
Blue Ocean Terminals Limited
Carlyle Group
CedarBridge Capital Partners
Coffee Planet LLC
Cognita Limited
Coty Inc.
Coty Middle East FZCO
Dassault Aviation
Diamond Developers
DMCC
Dominic Docherty, the founding shareholder of the BIOS Group (Seller)
DP World
El Grocer Limited
Element Materials Technology
Emirates Flight Catering
Emirates Integrated Technology Company (du)
Exterran Corporation
Finasi Group
Fircroft Engineering Services
G4S plc
GEMS Education
GHA Loyalty DMCC or Global Hotel Alliance
Guggenheim KBBO Partners Limited
Gulf Capital
Hawk Limited
HEA Investments
Hoare Lea
InfraCo Africa
J.K. Cement Works (Fujairah) FZC
Kasamar Holdings
KFC MENAPAKT FZ-LLC and Pizza Hut Menapakt FZ-LLC (Yum!)
Khidmah Sole Proprietorship LLC (a subsidiary of Aldar)
Kids First Group
Knoma LTD
Mizuho Gulf Capital Partners
Multiplex Construction
Newsgroup International
Oman Fasteners
Owners of Seashell Nursery
Pedram Nosrati Rad and Pierre Martin Dufresne
Phanes Group
Polyeco Waste Management / Green Evolution
Reckitt Benckiser
Rhipe Limited
RJ O’Brien
Service Souk Ltd
Shareholders of Earnest Insurance LLC
Signify International B.V
TA Associates
Talria Limited / Dr. Nasir
The Carlyle Group and Ideal Holding Limited
The Shareholders of International Electromechanical Services Co. L.L.C
The Sovereign Group LTD (Sovereign)
Traffic Digital Group
Transmed Holding Limited
Val Morgan Australia Pty Ltd
Viking International Limited
Waha Capital
Waha Land LLC
Wan An International Holdings Limited
WSP Opus
Kitopi
Work highlights
- Advised ASCA Capital on its investment into Squatwolf Holdings Limited, a UAE-based sports apparel brand.
- Advising Khidmah, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aldar Properties PJSC, on the acquisition of a 75% stake in Basatin Landscaping Sole Proprietorship LLC, a landscaping service provider based in Abu Dhabi, from Zaad Capital.
- Advised a subsidiary of Waha Capital on its sale of 17 leased warehouse buildings situated in Almarkaz Industrial Development to Peninsula Real Estate for AED 555 million.
United Arab Emirates > TMT
North West > Real estate > Construction
The Manchester-based team at Addleshaw Goddard has a strong reputation for its ability to advise on a broad range of clients on complex construction matters, namely involving major multi-use development and redevelopment projects in the region, a key example being its acting for Hermes in the high-profile £200m Wellington Place development. Nancy McGuire
, who specialises in delivering such complex projects, and contentious specialist, Andrew Greaves, are at the helm of the practice. The growing construction litigation offering ably handles issues ranging from PFI and PPP to international arbitration, which is Paul O’Kane‘s specialism. Noteworthy team changes include the October 2022 arrival of dispute specialist Katherine Sneddon from Pinsent Masons LLP and the February 2023 arrival of dispute avoidance and resolution partner Anthony Willis from Brabners LLP. Susan Bennett is a name to note, while managing associate Sarah Wilson is described as ‘the queen of PFI work in the north’. Practice head(s):
Nancy McGuire; Andrew Greaves
Other key lawyers:
Paul O’Kane; Andrew Greaves; Susan Bennett; Anthony Willis; Katharine Sneddon; Charlotte Higham; Sarah Wilson
Testimonials
‘The firm has a good regional knowledge and presence in the construction disputes market.’
‘Sarah Wilson has good regional knowledge and presence in the construction disputes market and works hard for her clients.’
‘Sarah Wilson is the queen of PFI work in the north.’
Key clients
Hermes/MEPC
Bruntwood
West Midland Combined Authority
Moda Living/Caddick Developments
Allied London
Tritax Symmetry group companies
Alumno Group
Vita Group
DunnCox
Westrock / Platform
UK Parliament
Falkland Islands Government (FIG)
Liverpool John Moores University
Select Property Group / Vita
BT
Far East Consortium
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manhattan Loft Corporation
Watkin Jones Plc
Manchester NHS Trust
JD Sport
Matalan
Colewaterhouse
Work highlights
- Advised Bruntwood and Bruntwood SciTech Developments in relation to The Alderley Park site, the UK’s largest single site life science campus containing 2000 innovators, 200 businesses, 1m sq. ft., 400 acres and 275 new homes.
- Acting on the Victoria Riverside, Addington St and and Collyhurst Village developments for the Far East Corporation.
- Acting in relation to Allied London’s re-development of the London Road Fire Station in Manchester, which is a major city landmark building adjacent to Manchester Piccadilly Station.
Oman > Dispute resolution
Addleshaw Goddard has a highly regarded litigation practice in Oman. The team brings expertise in advising on contentious energy, utilities and construction matters, as well as handling commercial and debt recovery disputes. Gorvinder Pannu is a key name for employment disputes, and co-heads the practice with Nic Henrikson, who is well versed in acting in ICC, LCIA and SIAC arbitration cases. Saif Al Mamari has a solid track record in advising on commercial litigation; Nasser Al Habsi focuses on energy, infrastructure and partnership disputes; and associate Mohammed Al Siyab acts on shareholder litigation, banking disputes and white-collar criminal investigations.Practice head(s):
Nic Henrikson; Gorvinder Pannu
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘This team provides robust, practical, no-nonsense advice.’
‘Nic Henrikson has that valuable ability of quickly being able identify the key issues and advise on them unambiguously.’
‘Nic Henrikson and Nasser Al Habsi provide excellent leadership for Addleshaw Goddard Oman in this area, as well as great advice that displays a combination of a good knowledge of Omani law as well as the equally valued ability to set it in a commercial context. ’
‘Nic Henrikson is very easy to deal with, commercial and sharp – highly recommended.’
Key clients
HSBC
Raysut Cement Company
Standard Chartered Bank
A global management consultancy
An Omani port operator
Work highlights
- Acting for HSBC Oman in two disputes against its debtors; in one instance, against the debtor’s guarantors.
- Acting for Weltech Oman in a shareholder dispute.
- Represented a major international bank before the Primary Court of Oman in a claim brough against a major company in liquidation and its associated guarantors.
Qatar > Banking, finance and capital markets
Noted as a ‘go-to firm for banking advice', the team at Addleshaw Goddard provides advice on English, State of Qatar and Qatar Financial Centre law-related matters. Robin Hickman leads the Middle East finance offering for the firm; based in Dubai, Hickman specialises in conventional and Sharia compliant finance and debt restructurings. Alan MacRitchie ‘is a fountain of knowledge’, sought after for his advice regarding ‘Qatar specific security queries’. Sitting within the firm’s global finance and projects division, the team leverages its international reach to support clients with cross-jurisdictional interests.Practice head(s):
Robin Hickman
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Addleshaw Goddard have a strong presence in the Doha banking market and are a go-to firm for banking advice.’
‘Alan MacRitchie is a leading expert in banking and a fountain of knowledge on LMA documentation and Qatar specific security queries.’
Key clients
Qatar National Bank
HSBC Bank (Middle East), Qatar Branch
The Commercial Bank
Dukhan Bank
Qatar Islamic Bank
Doha Bank
Masraf Al Rayan
Bank of Baroda
Qatar Electricity & Water Company
Abu Issa Group
QTerminals
Al Wakra Water & Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Luxury Services
Qatar > Dispute resolution
Addleshaw Goddard > Firm Profile
The firm: Addleshaw Goddard is committed to delivering outstanding value and to doing all it can to help clients succeed in their ambitions. By understanding what really matters to clients, spending time in their markets and through finding new and better ways to deliver and price its services, clients report time and again that the firm’s investment in them, allied with first-rate technical expertise, sets Addleshaw Goddard apart. Addleshaw Goddard is also recognised for its differentiated approach to attracting, retaining and developing great people. The firm offers a full range of commercial legal services from its offices in the UK, Dubai, Hong Kong, Oman, Qatar and Singapore. As part of an increasing focus on the Asia Pacific region, the firm also has a formal alliance with Tokyo-based Hashidate Law office.
The firm’s network of preferred firms is extensive and covers all major jurisdictions and regions, in particular Europe, North America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Brazil, India, South East Asia, Korea and China.
The firm’s preferred firms are all well regarded in their home jurisdictions, and are all significant, independent, commercial law firms capable of delivering a quality of service commensurate with Addleshaw Goddard. The firm enjoys close but non-exclusive relationships of mutual trust and commitment with these firms, supported by a high level of personal contact through regular meetings both in the UK and overseas.
Working independently, and also alongside the preferred firms, Addleshaw Goddard has built up a wealth of insight and specialist expertise in all the major jurisdictions. The firm draws this knowledge together through multidisciplinary international groups. The Africa, India, Korea and Malaysia business groups are highly regarded.
The firm’s client portfolio is testament to its strength and range of expertise, including financial institutions, public sector bodies, successful businesses and private individuals. It is a leading advisor to FTSE 100 companies, and a market leader across the firm’s operating divisions – commercial services, corporate, finance and projects, litigation and real estate – as well as in its four chosen sectors: financial services, government, energy and infrastructure, retail and consumer, and property.
The Dubai office has a stellar portfolio of commercial clients and high-net-worth individuals operating throughout the region across a diverse range of sectors, including projects, construction, banking, finance, private equity, corporate, commercial, intellectual property, IT, retail, education, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and FMCG.
Areas of practice: The Dubai office is a hub for continued investment and activities in the GCC. The firm’s absolute commitment to developing long-term relationships, coupled with deep experience of doing business in this region across a range of legal disciplines, means that the firm has the right experience and credentials to support the opportunity and growth anticipated in years to come, wherever it may occur.
The firm’s growing capability on the ground in Dubai, combined with well established preferred firm relationships with indigenous Middle Eastern law firms, provides access to in-depth local knowledge and full-service legal expertise that clients find reassuring.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banking | Robin Hickman | ||
| Islamic finance | Robin Hickman | ||
| Commercial services | Andrew Johnston | ||
| Commercial services | Darren Harris | ||
| Construction | Andrew Greaves | ||
| Construction | Bevan Farmer | ||
| Corporate | Andrew Johnston | ||
| Corporate | Darren Harris | ||
| Employment | Gorvinder Pannu | ||
| Energy | Andrew Greaves | ||
| Healthcare | Andrew Johnston | ||
| International arbitration | Andrew Greaves | ||
| Litigation | Andrew Greaves | ||
| M&A | Andrew Johnston | ||
| M&A | Darren Harris | ||
| Private client | Andrew Johnston | ||
| Private client | Darren Harris | ||
| Private equity | Andrew Johnston | ||
| Private equity | Darren Harris | ||
| Projects | Andrew Greaves | ||
| Projects | Bevan Farmer | ||
| Real estate | Louise Vun |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 800+ at this office : 19Languages
The firm's lawyers are fluent in languages spoken across Europe the GCC Africa and AsiaOther
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