Al Tamimi & Company‘s disputes offering is praised by clients for fielding a team with ’exceptional analytical skills, strong negotiation abilities, and a proactive mindset’. The team regularly advises on appellate-level litigation in the financial, aviation, construction, technology, and manufacturing sectors. Omar Al Qahtani is active in a range of regulatory, shareholder, and transactional disputes, and co-heads the team alongisde Ahmed Rezeik. Khaled Youssef is another key member of the practice with a strong track record in claims pertaining to damages and breach of contract.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Their knowledge and experience in Shipping /Insurance laws are exceptional. Very professional in handling the cases.’
  • ‘We have engaged Ahmed Rezeik and he is very professional and has very good knowledge of Shipping Laws.'
  • ‘The team at Al Tamimi & Company's Dispute Resolution practice is exceptional in several respects. What sets them apart is their deep understanding of the regional legal landscape, combined with their ability to provide tailored solutions that address complex disputes effectively.'
  • ‘The partners and associates I have worked with consistently demonstrate exceptional analytical skills, strong negotiation abilities, and a proactive mindset.’
  • ‘Al Tamimi & Company’s Dispute Resolution team combines deep regional coverage across the Gulf and wider MENA region with the international arbitration capabilities and case-management scale expected by multinational clients.’
  • ‘The team is particularly adept in the needs/sectors of foreign businesses operating in Kuwait, particularly in the banking and construction sectors. The team is also strong in commercial agency disputes, and successfully represented foreign principals in a numbers of cases.’

Key clients

  • Air Arabia
  • Al Ameed Coffee Roasteries
  • Baker Hughes
  • British Airways
  • Cigna Insurance Middle East
  • Eithad Airways
  • Emirates NBD
  • Gulf Cryo
  • Gulf Glass Manufacturing
  • Hyosung Corporation
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries
  • Mashreqbank
Practice head

Omar Al Qahtani; Ahmed Rezeik

Other key lawyers

Khaled Youssef