Hogan Lovells (United Arab Emirates) LLP has been praised for its ‘in depth understanding of the law’ in an array of disputes across insurance, utilities, construction and banking. The practice works with the firm’s sanctions and white-collar capabilities on contentious matters. Group head Randall Walker is a ’a superb all-round lawyer’ whose commercial work spans arbitration, litigation, and enforcement matters. Jessica Quinlan has a broad advisory practice, and litigator Sharad Kodianthara joined the firm in September 2025
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are extremely available and approachable for emergency purposes and otherwise. This is what I have not seen anywhere else.’
- ‘Mr. Walker is on top of his game when it comes to dispute resolution. He is learned and business smart as well with enough commercial awareness to advise the best business suitable outcome.’
- ‘Randall Walker is highly diligent, resourceful and accurate - a superb all-round lawyer.'
- ‘Hogan Lovells is a top tier dispute resolution firm for complex litigation. They hustle and achieve results.'
- ‘We have closely worked with Mr. Randall Walker. He is such an amazing Partner who is not only approachable but also provides legally apt practical solutions.'
- ‘Hogan Lovells’ team in the United Arab Emirates is very responsive and great to work with. The team has an in depth understanding of the law; they think strategically and smartly and are always very cooperative.’
Key clients
- PakArab Fertilisers
- The Fatima Group
- BPGIC Holdings Limited
- Willis Towers Watson
- NTT Data
- Yumn Limited
- McGraw Hill Education
- Trapeze Middle East
Practice head
Randall Walker
Other key lawyers
Jessica Quinlan; Sharad Kodianthara