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Dentons Offices
LEVEL 18, BOULEVARD PLAZA 2
BURJ KHALIFA DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 1756
United Arab Emirates
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Andrew Cheung
Work Department
Compliance and Regulatory
Position
Andrew leads Dentons’ Middle East compliance and regulatory investigations practice and also the Dubai commercial disputes and arbitration practice.
On the dispute resolution side, Andrew and his team represent clients in significant cases in the DIFC Courts, DIFC-LCIA and ICC arbitrations, among others, with a particular focus on high value, cross-border, complex disputes. Having also served as Dentons’ own general counsel for 13 years, Andrew understands what drives his clients and the strategic purposes litigation serves (rather than focusing on litigation for its own sake). As a result, his team bring a uniquely strategic and results driven focus to dispute resolution, with a deep pool of experience and talent in the Middle East.
On the compliance and investigations side, Andrew and his team assist clients across a diverse range of industries, sectors and countries (from financial services to manufacturing, hospitality, property, energy, chemicals, technology and transport in Europe, UK, Asia, Canada, South America, Africa, US and, of course, the Middle East) conducting large scale, cross-border regulatory investigations and risk-based compliance programmes. Andrew’s team have unparalleled geographic reach through Dentons (the largest firm in the world) and the Next Law Referral Network (also the largest of its kind), which means they can rapidly initiate investigations globally benefiting to the greatest extent possible from legal professional privilege protections. Andrew is also committed to developing and deploying innovative technology on compliance programmes and investigations. These solutions range from whistle-blowing hotlines, to compliance portals and training platforms to cutting edge enterprise risk management systems.
Career
- 2020 – present: Partner, Head of Middle East Compliance, Investigations and International Arbitration, Dentons, UAE
- 2007 – 2020: Partner and General Counsel (UKME), Dentons, UK and ME
- 2006 – 2007: Risk Lawyer, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, UK
- 2003 – 2006: Senior Associate, Maxim Litigation Consultants, Australia
Languages
English
Memberships
Solicitor, Senior Courts of England and Wales, 2011
Solicitor, High Court of Australia, 2004
Education
University of Western Australia, 2003, LLB
University of Western Australia, 2003, BA (with Distinction)
Lawyer Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation
Pinsent Masons LLP has impressed with its ability to handle tax disputes, landmark aviation cases, and its strong credentials in infrastructure, energy and construction disputes. The group frequently works alongside colleagues in the firm’s regional offices to handle multi-faceted cases spanning multiple jurisdictions. Department lead Damian Crosse, who is ‘a highly effective and respected negotiator’ provides ‘thoughtful and practical commercial advice‘; he acts on many of the firm’s most significant disputes. Mark Raymont is an energy expert, particularly oil and gas, and Seema Bono specialises in regulatory work, including investigations and technology disputes. Amelia Cave is noted for her retail and technology work and Sammy Nanneh is praised for her ‘excellent knowledge of the region‘. Andrew Cheung joined the firm in January 2023 and brings capabilities in international disputes, compliance issues, and investigations.
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Firm Rankings
- Banking and finance: Corporate finance (including Islamic lending)
- Capital markets
- Construction
- Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation
- Dispute resolution: compliance and investigations
- Employment
- Infrastructure and projects (including project finance)
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Real estate