Comparative Guide
Tax
United Arab Emirates
Shamma Alfalahi
BSA LAW’s ‘very thorough and professional’ disputes team is active on large commercial claims in the banking, life insurance, and real estate sectors. Debt recoveries, bankruptcy matters, and contractual disputes are key strengths of the practice, which is also adept at enforcing DIFC and ADGM arbitral awards. Asim Ahmed heads the practice and demonstrates skill in real estate disputes, while Ahmad Bin Hezeem focuses on criminal and family law cases. ’Standout partner’ Shabaan Metwally and Abdullah Ishnaneh are other key names.
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Testimonials
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- 'Team is very thorough and professional.’
- ‘Shabaan Metwally is the standout partner on this for us - his attention to detail and honest feedback made us comfortable and confident throughout the process.’
- ‘Always attentive and punctual.'
- ‘They provide a sense of care and not only professional nature which they do as well.’
Key clients
- Kailiang Shen
Work highlights
Represented Mr Kailiang Shen in a real estate dispute before the Dubai Court of Cassation. After the seller failed to transfer ownership of a villa, Mr Shen sought recovery of his deposit and expenses. The appeal and cassation were successful, with the Court of Cassation ruling fully in his favour and awarding the deposit and contractual expenses.
Practice head
Asim Ahmed
Other key lawyers
Ahmad Bin Hezeem; Shabaan Metwally; Abdullah Ishnaneh