Dentons's dispute resolution offering boasts a strong track record in local, regional, and international mandates, and its portfolio of clients encompasses companies from the real estate, oil and gas, construction, and insurance sectors. The team is jointly led by its partners Dali Al Habboub and Yaqdhan Al Busaidi, with the former’s 25 years of experience in financial, employment, and commercial litigation complementing the latter’s broad abilities in the international arbitration space. Wafa Al Shuaibi and Fatma Al Amri are highly active members of the team, particularly in telecommunications, tax, insurance, and IP disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very experienced, accessible, up-to-date, innovative and provides prompt response in any emergency.’
- ‘Dali Al Habboub is a very experienced partner and always supportive.'
- 'Fatma Al Amri and Wafa Al Shuaibi are smart, shining stars who provided us with great support on several litigations.’
- ‘This practice stands out due to its client-centric approach and deep industry and country expertise.’
Key clients
- Luxury Flowers SPC
Work highlights
Acted for Luxury Flowers SPC in a commercial claim related to alleged trademark infringement and the company's rights of ownership and use of a registered international trademark.
Acting for a leading international company in an ongoing arbitration with a GCC Government in a dispute exceeding USD5bn in relation to the design, procurement, and construction of an infrastructure project of national significance.
Advising a client on an ongoing dispute in relation to claims in excess of USD730m relating to the construction of oil and gas extraction facilities in Oman.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Dali Al Habboub; Yaqdhan Al Busaidi
Other key lawyers
Wafa Al Shuaibi; Meghan Devine; Fatma Al Amri