CMS‘ disputes practice has been praised for its ability to ’combine a wide international reach with excellent local knowledge’ in offshore court and international litigation proceedings. The firm is active on cross-border white-collar and class action disputes, as well as post-transactional forensic investigations, and has been particularly busy advising on matters in the professional services and blockchain sectors. The practice is helmed by ‘one of the most experienced commercial litigators in Dubai’ in James Abbott, and Stephanie Melone assists on a range of international disputes.
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- ‘CMS is a great firm in Dubai, with over the board service!’
- ‘James Abbott is the go-to attorney in Dubai. He is excellent in international litigation - innovative, creative and very very smart. He thinks a few steps ahead and delivers great results.'
- ‘It has been a real pleasure working with CMS for more than 5 years. We have consistently found the firm to be a reliable, responsive, and highly professional partner in handling complex and cross-border matters. The firm demonstrates exceptional legal expertise combined with a practical, business-oriented approach that makes their advice both insightful and actionable. Their ability to navigate multi-jurisdictional challenges with clarity and precision has been invaluable to us.'
- ‘I would like to highlight the exceptional contributions of the individuals we have worked with: James Abbott, a great leader, hard worker, and sharp in his advice.’
- ‘The CMS arbitration and international litigation team stands out for their ability to manage high-stakes disputes with both precision and pragmatism. They are very effective at breaking down complex issues into clear strategies, and they communicate options in a way that makes it easier to take informed decisions under pressure.'
- ‘I would mention again James Abbott for his sharp strategic instincts and calm guidance in contentious situations. Stephanie Melone also is reliable and easy to work with. ’
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Stephanie Melone