Norton Rose Fulbright has an ‘absolutely top notch’ international litigation and arbitration practice, acting for global clients in the finance, energy, construction, insurance and technology sectors in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The group leads on complex pieces of banking litigation, anti-suit injunctions, and enforcement orders. Moreover, the firm acts on disputes following cross-jurisdictional financial regulatory and white-collar crime investigations. Practice head Nicholas Sharratt is ’a real stand-out partner’ and acts on cross-border litigation cases, representing both major multinationals and UHNWI. With a deep team, Aarti Thadani specialises in the construction, infrastructure and energy disputes, Shabnam Karim leads on insurance and liability claims, and Emily Greig focuses on banking and fraud cases.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Nick Sharratt is a real stand-out partner. He is a great leader and always delivers a first-class product to his clients.'
- ‘Aarti Thadani is a super smart and hard working lawyer. She is an absolute dream to work with. Mustafa Aljundi is a perfect communicator, hard working and great in client handling. Alexander Field is a very bright upcoming young lawyer with a big future ahead of him. Ben Mellett is a very knowledgeable lawyer with good experience in cross-border matters.’
- ‘Absolutely top notch firm in the UAE. They are extremely talented in handling and coordinating high profile cross-border matters.'
- ‘Friendly, commercial, diverse and really client-focused. Their whole team is geared towards client care.'
Key clients
- Dmitry Glukhov
- KS GOK LLC
- Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation (Saudia)
Work highlights
Advising Saudia on two concurrent Commercial Court disputes with the Dubai-based aircraft lessor International Airfinance Corporation which leased to Saudia a fleet of 50 aircraft.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Aarti Thadani
Practice head
Nicholas Sharratt
Other key lawyers
Aarti Thadani;, Shabnam Karim; Emily Greig; Mustafa Aljundi; Alexander Field; Ben Mellett