Leveraging the firm's strong international presence, DLA Piper Middle East LLP has a strong track record in contentious matters in the energy, financial and construction segments, and frequently oversees cross-border commercial litigation and arbitration involving insolvencies, debt claims, and contract breaches. Mohamed Toorani co-heads the team with Andrew Mackenzie, both sought after by clients for their experience in major arbitration forums.
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‘Whenever we have a matter in the Middle East, we contact DLA's Bahrain office because they are a great hub in terms of designating the right lawyers for the job. ’
‘Mohamed Toorani: He is an inspiring individual, particularly in client and colleague relationship management. ’
Key clients
- Venture Capital Bank
- MoneyCorp
- Bahrain Islamic Bank
- Kuwait Finance House
- GFH Financial Group
- Gulf International Bank
- Kuwait Investment Authority
- Mashreq Bank
- Al Salam Bank
- Sabre Corporation
Work highlights
- Assisted AZAQ in negotiating a settlement agreement with one of the international companies that manufacture motors in Taiwan, as part of the Taiwanese company's exit of the joint venture.
Lawyers
Practice head
Mohamed Toorani; Andrew Mackenzie