Dentons‘ disputes practice in the UAE stands out for its expertise across commercial, regulatory, construction, and banking sectors, complemented by deep UAE legal knowledge and experience in arbitration and DIFC Court capabilities. Spearheading the practice is Dean Ryburn who covers a wide range of commercial and construction disputes, acting for a number of financial institutions, project companies, and financial sponsors. Christopher Brennan oversees compliance and investigation matters, while Suzannah Fairbairn is another key name for construction and engineering-related matters. Faris Shehabi ’is a solid senior associate well versed in arbitration procedures’. Zahra Rose Khawaja has a wealth of experience litigating in the DIFC.
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Practice head
Dean Ryburn
Other key lawyers
Christopher Brennan; Suzannah Fairbairn; Faris Shehabi; Zahra Rose Khawaja