MIO & Partners integrates existing experience in transactional matters to advise corporate and private clients on commercial and civil disputes in the insurance, real estate, infrastructure, and hospitality sectors. The litigation practice is also capable in criminal suits including white-collar crime. Ahmed Odeh leads the group and acts in construction and enforcement cases, while Walid Ahmed has a broad disputes practice.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We worked closely with Ahmed Odeh, who provided decisive commercial guidance and stayed involved throughout the transaction. He was clear in setting out our options and gave us the confidence that both the corporate and litigation issues were being properly managed. Ahmed Salah added real value on the contentious side, particularly on tenant defaults and enforcement strategy, where his litigation experience shaped our approach. Obaid Basit, was diligent on the drafting and due diligence, coordinating smoothly with the dispute's lawyers.'
- 'What we value is the balance they offer: the partner is directly involved and accessible, while the wider team is strong enough to handle both corporate and contentious elements in parallel. turnarounds have been consistently quick, and costs have been transparent and well-managed. We continue to instruct them on further corporate and dispute matters and have been very satisfied with the consistency of service.'
- ‘The lead lawyer Ahmed Saleh has just been exceptional and his team Moamen and Obaid. My cases were extremely stressful and all formed a WhatsApp group to discuss elements of the case and address my concerns and were available 24/7. I was extremely stressed at times and the team were more than lawyers; they helped me to navigate the situation on a psychological level as well keeping me reassured during a very challenging situation.’
- ‘I have never experienced a more personal dedicated firm in my entire career. We have been dealing with MIO for years and they have gone above and beyond to ensure successful outcomes. Their team have become so invested in our cases that they treat me like family and my successful outcome is their priority. When they started on my cases they appointed a team of 3 who have worked weekends after hours to ensure that they delivered. I haven’t experienced such dedication from a firm in the Middle East before.’
- ‘The personal service received by the team is caring and patient.’
- ‘The individuals we are dealing with are highly professional and demonstrate a clear, well-structured approach’
- ‘The MIO team is highly professional and efficient. They deliver services on time, maintain a clear and structured approach, and provide all the necessary support.’
Key clients
- Avighna Properties LLC
- Rooftek Metal & Steel Works LLC
- Doka Emirates LLC
- Kia Middle East and Africa FZE
- Ariston Thermo S.p.A.
- GeoSonic Middle East LLC
Work highlights
Successfully defended Kia’s in-house legal representative against criminal charges for privacy violation, securing acquittal at the Dubai Court of Cassation. The case clarified the intent requirement for corporate liability under UAE privacy laws.
Acted in dual cassation appeals arising from a cross-border commercial dispute with a regional distributor, preserving over USD 4.5 million in claims and defeating a substantial counterclaim. The matter reinforced enforceability of international contracts under UAE law.
Secured annulment of an appellate judgment at the Federal Supreme Court due to a serious procedural error, contributing to a legislative amendment (Article 137(2) of the Civil Procedure Law) recognising digital clerical mistakes as grounds for correction.
Practice head
Ahmed Odeh; Walid Ahmed
Other key lawyers
Ahmed Salah; Moamen Al Maghraby; Obaid Basit
