Addleshaw Goddard‘s disputes resolution practice boasts ’diverse experiences across multiple sectors’ and leverages broad expertise in international arbitrations and appellate-level litigation across the financial, retail, construction, and manufacturing industries. Gorvinder Pannu is sought after by clients for her over 19 years of experience in regional disputes, and co-heads the team alongside Nasser Al Habsi and Saif Al Mamari. The former’s expertise in shareholder, infrastructure, and transactional disputes complements the latter’s experience in labour, commercial, and criminal litigation. Mohammed Al Siyab is also a notable member of the department.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Addleshaw Goddard is a very professional law firm, handling critical litigation and arbitration matters effectively with very good performance records.’
- ‘Nasser Al Habsi is very innovative in terms of strategizing the matters with detailed review and professional advice.’
- ‘The team is highly collaborative, ensuring clear and consistent communication across all levels. They demonstrate strong punctuality in attending meetings and are extremely flexible in handling ad-hoc and urgent client requirements.’
- ‘The individuals I work with are very flexible and approachable, maintaining a friendly attitude without compromising their professionalism. They are always accessible and never hesitate to respond, even when contacted multiple times for clarification or urgent matters.’
- ‘Gorvinder Pannu is extremely knowledgeable and practical in her approach.’
- ‘The team is very helpful and responsive; the team has diverse experiences across multiple sectors. Their lawyers are accessible, proactive and have the ability to handle complex matters.’
- ‘I believe one of the most striking strengths of the team is the consistently high quality of work they deliver, coupled with a genuine commitment to resolving matters in a proactive and effective manner. The partners in particular stand out not only for their deep legal expertise but also for their strong commercial awareness.'
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Mohammed Al Siyab
Practice head
Gorvinder Pannu; Nasser Al Habsi; Saif Al Mamari
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Mohammed Al Siyabi