Habib Al Mulla & Partners‘ practice offers expertise across key sectors, supported by dedicated sub-teams specialising in arbitration, shareholder disputes, tax and financial crimes, real estate litigation, and banking and finance litigation. The firm is involved in high-stakes disputes, including asset recovery, bankruptcy, IP contentions, cross-border enforcement, and tenancy disputes for major developers. Habib Al Mulla leads the team, overseeing a significant portion of the firm’s matters. Co-head Amir Alkhaja is highly regarded for his work in white-collar crime and banking disputes, while co-head Mohamed El Khatib, with over 25 years of experience, represents clients across various sectors. Ali Dakhlallah plays a key supporting role across a broad range of cases.
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Key clients
- Orascom Development Holding & RAK Tourism
- Emirates Market
- Futon for Media Production & Meihad Hamad
- Al Fares International Tents & Fares Al Baddad
- Fortinet Inc.
- Commercial Bank International
- Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC
- Noor Bank
- Emirates NBD Bank
- Mashreq Bank
Work highlights
- Advised InvestBank, who after a change in ownership and management, decided to pursue legal remedies in relation to financial violations occurring prior to 2019.
- Acted for Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC and Noor Bank PJSC on litigation arising out of the NMC saga.
- Advised National Bank of Fujairah PJSC on restructuring proceedings in relation to the Abu Dhabi insolvency of Bin Butti Investment Group and Emirates Hospitals Group.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Habib Al Mulla; Amir Alkhaja; Mohamed El Khatib
Other key lawyers
Ali Dakhlallah