‘Very high quality and experienced with UAE courts’, Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants’ broad disputes practice has full rights of audience with the local UAE courts and boasts an extensive roster of domestic and multinational corporates as part of a varied client list. The practice leads on complex commercial, financial, contractual, and IP cases, as well as arbitration proceedings in projects and construction. Ahmed Galadari and Abdulla Ziad Galadari co-lead the practice on family, criminal and civil proceedings alike. Hussein Al-Momani is highly recommended for his supervisory work in commercial litigation, and Abdulmajeed Al Sweedy assists on a range of major disputes.
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Profile
Work Department
Dispute Resolution/ Family Business & Private Client/ Financial Crime/ Public Sector/ Education
Position
Senior Partner
Career
Abdulla Ziad Galadari is a Senior Partner within Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants, where he is the principal professional behind the growth strategies of many private and public organisations, who today continue to develop under his strategic input. He is a key influencer across the UAE, having supported a diverse range of businesses and senior dignitaries to navigate the legal framework of the country. Furthermore, he has been recognised as a regional ‘Leading Professional’ by Legal 500.
Aside from his technical and professional remit, he is the strategic leader behind the firm's progressive approach, which has seen the introduction of global lawyers being introduced, key insights being shared with the market, along with developing and executing a technology driven strategy which will continue to drive innovation within the profession.
To further fortify his position as a leading professional, Abdulla has been the key driving force behind supporting leading legal professionals to continue their development through the initiation and execution of the collaboration with the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs, where we have created, developed and delivered a continuing professional legal development course (CPD).
Furthermore, he actively supports the young Emirati leaders of tomorrow through initiatives which include providing internships and training contracts for young students and new graduates. This has resulted in over 30 Emirati lawyers fulfilling the requirements of the Ministry of Justice to obtain a federal lawyer’s license, so that they may continue to provide ongoing impact to the country.
Practice focus:
Abdulla is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), he has advised on a broad range of litigation, dispute resolution, corporate and commercial matters. Complex and contentious matters, high-value real estate, construction and shareholder disputes; claims for breach of fiduciary duty against directors & senior stakeholders; public and private investigations, including financial crime and fraud issues, the rights and obligations of directors; insolvency issues and restructuring. Complicated cross-border disputes and litigation, international arbitrations concerning commercial and corporate matters.
Clients include:
Some of the regions largest and profiled conglomerates, financial institutions, high-net-worth individuals and commercial clients.
Languages
English, Arabic, French and Urdu
Memberships
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
- Independent Board Member of Amwal International Investment Company (KSCC)
- Kuwait Independent Risk Committee Member of Amwal International Investment Company (KSCC)
- Kuwait Independent Audit Committee Member of Amwal International Investment Company (KSCC)
Education
Bachelor of Law (LLB) at the University of Westminster, United Kingdom
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Testimonials
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‘The team has deep understanding of the legal market, paired with long-standing relationships across the sector. These connections give them unique insight into client needs and market dynamics, ensuring their advice is both commercially astute and highly practical.'
‘They are consistently attentive, approachable, and readily available, taking the time to understand each client’s priorities and concerns. Their ability to anticipate issues before they arise and offer thoughtful, proactive guidance creates an exceptional client experience. This personal dedication, combined with the team’s collaborative ethos, sets them apart from peers.'
‘The litigation team is of very high quality and experienced with UAE courts. Highly recommended Mr Hussein Al- Momani.’
‘Mr Hussein Al-Momani puts in place the strategy adapted to the matter you are facing and delivers excellent results.'
Key clients
- Noushad Aramullan Al Ghurair Construction Aluminium LLC SSL Consolidation Service LLC Zekri Basheer Sheni
Work highlights
Represented a client in court proceedings who was instructed by various Italian nationals to incorporate companies and facilitate investments that allegedly resulted in significant losses.