International Arbitration
United Arab Emirates
04 September 2025
BSA LAW’s litigation practice is renowned for its comprehensive representation across all levels of UAE courts, leveraging the full rights of audience of its Emirati practitioners and the common law expertise of its DIFC-licensed team. The firm handles a wide range of contentious matters, including complex commercial disputes, enforcement proceedings, and criminal cases. Group lead Asim Ahmed‘s practice covers commercial, civil, criminal, maritime and insurance legal proceedings, and is often acting on multi-faceted cross-border cases. Ahmad Bin Hezeem has recently been active on fraud and bankruptcy matters. Hadiel Hussien also comes recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘They have excellent capabilities and through experience and work you discover their true skill.’
‘Asim Ahmed enjoys high professionalism, and we feel that they are partners with us in confronting opponents. He shows strong enthusiasm to defend the interest of the case and makes great mental efforts.’
Key clients
- Octavia Limited
- Amplex Emirates Company - LLC
- C B Financial Services Limited – REP Office
- Wonder Park LLC
Work highlights
Successfully defended Octavia Limited in a highly publicised cross-border case. The matter involved Moise Katumbi Chapwe, a DRC presidential candidate relating to a dispute over ownership of a mining company and enforcement of a $70m DRC court judgment in the UAE.
Representing Wonder Park against Dubai Municipality in a commercial dispute, with an estimated claim value of AED 150 million.
Successfully represented Amplex Emirates Company in a complex dispute regarding the design and build of Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Practice head
Asim Ahmed
Other key lawyers
Ahmad Bin Hezeem; Hadiel Hussien