Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants is praised for its ‘combination of international standards of advocacy and deep local knowledge of the DIFC and wider UAE legal framework’, which it applies across litigation and arbitration proceedings, including shareholder disputes, employment cases, and commercial and real estate DIAC arbitrations. Abdulla Galadari is an experienced local practitioner who has acted as UAE legal counsel on major international cases, while Sergejs Dilevka is frequently called upon by clients for his arbitration expertise, including experience in DIAC proceedings. The ’outstanding’ Rodrigo Carè joined the practice as senior counsel in January 2025, bringing experience in international disputes across the energy, construction, and financial services sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants’ dispute resolution practice is, in my experience, unique in Dubai for its combination of international standards of advocacy and deep local knowledge of the DIFC and wider UAE legal framework. The team has the ability to handle highly complex, cross-border matters in a way that is seamless for foreign clients.'
- ‘Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants stands out as one of the UAE’s longest-established firms, combining deep local roots with international expertise. Its Emirati advocates have full rights of audience before all UAE courts, a key differentiator from many international firms that must rely on local partners. The team is multilingual and diverse, handling matters across Arabic, English, and other languages, which makes them especially effective in cross-border disputes and client relations.'
- ‘The individuals are responsive, user-friendly, and they make you feel looked after. Abdullah Galadari, in particular, is pre-eminent in his field and the market more generally. We always want him on our side.’
- ‘The individuals I work with at Galadari stand out for combining deep UAE legal expertise with an international perspective. What I value most across the team is their clarity, responsiveness, and integrity. They don’t just provide legal answers—they act as trusted advisers, anticipating risks, adapting quickly, and making clients feel they have a genuine partner invested in their outcomes.’
- ‘Charbel Fadel brings a high level of expertise and strategic oversight to matters. He is noted for his thorough analysis, pragmatic advice, and ability to balance technical detail with commercial objectives. Charbel’s leadership, responsiveness, and clarity of communication are particularly valued, and he is regarded as a trusted and reliable adviser.’
- ‘I have worked closely with Rodrigo Carè, who has been outstanding. His ability to master the details of complex disputes while keeping a firm eye on overall strategy is exceptional. He combines the qualities of an international advocate—clarity, precision, and forceful argument—with a commercial pragmatism that clients appreciate. His availability and responsiveness have been second to none, and he has consistently demonstrated leadership in coordinating workstreams across borders.'
Key clients
- K Four Group
- R.E. Lee International (Middle East) Limited (DIFC)
Work highlights
Acted as lead counsel for a Dubai-based corporate client in a complex cross-border litigation before the Dubai Courts.
Represented an employer in a multimillion-dollar employment dispute before the DIFC Court of First Instance and Court of Appeal.
Represented a client in a number of commercial disputes with customers arising from maintenance and facility management services in various fora, including DIAC arbitration, DIFC Courts, and Dubai Courts.
Practice head
Abdulla Galadari
Other key lawyers
Sergejs Dilevka; Bassem Pierre Daher; Rodrigo Carè; Charbel Fadel