Al Naqbi & Partners (ANP)‘s dispute resolution practice ’stands out for their extensive regional depth and knowledge of local market dynamics’, acting for real estate, energy, and construction companies in commercial and shareholder disputes. With a specialty in contentious criminal cases, the firm also acts in international money laundering, financial crime, and extradition cases. Founding partner Jasim Al Naqbi is an experienced criminal and civil advocate, and Yasir Al Naqbi acts on debt recovery and enforcement matters. Ali El Maoula integrates experience in corporate law on a range of disputes
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- ‘The team stands out for its deep expertise, collaborative approach, and strong commercial awareness. Clients value their responsiveness, clarity, and practical advice. Compared to other firms, the team is more agile, and client focused. ’
- ‘The individuals I work with stand out for their technical expertise, commercial awareness, and proactive approach. They are highly responsive, collaborative, and solution-focused—consistently adding value. Compared to competitors, they bring good blend of professionalism and approachability. Stand-out partners like Ali El Maoula offer strong strategic leadership.'
- ‘We have been working with Ali El Maoula (Founding Partner) on a highly sensitive, cross-border restructuring and debt recovery/enforcement mandate. As part of this engagement, Ali and his team have been instrumental in navigating local UAE Court processes in parallel with a global strategy to manage exposure under restructuring regimes in various jurisdictions including the UK. Ali is adept at applying pressure and working well with the broader team. We are also opposite Ali on a criminal matter relating to a historic banking relationship and he has played a prominent part in those proceedings.'
- ‘The team, led by Ali El Maoula, is extremely responsive. They deliver what they say they will on time and on budget. They also deliver excellent results in civil, commercial and white collar cases - getting travel bans lifted, people out of jail, dismissal of nuisance proceedings.’
- ‘Ali El Maoula runs the team, making sure work product is a high standard, delivered on time and on budget. He is contactable 24/7 and always joins calls at the clients' convenience. Fidele Kamel is calm and collected. She delivers sound advice in a way that is straightforward to understand and implement. Jasim Al Naqbi's knowledge and relationships as a former federal prosecutor are invaluable. ’
- ‘We have worked with Al Naqbi & Partners for a number of years, in particular for local law research and local court representation and support in the UAE (and local law research in some other jurisdictions in the region). They helped us secure a positive outcome in court for our matter and provided excellent support on ancillary advice.’
Key clients
- Al Khaleej Sugar
- Mayfair International Trading LLC
- Transmed Overseas Incorporated S.A
- Mint Creative Production LLC
- Al Ghurair Group
- Byrne Rental Equipment
- Escapes DMCC
- FX Pro Group
- Biolitec FZ LLC
- IQ Fulfilment General Warehousing LLC
- EP & T Global FZ LLC
- Harman Middle East
Work highlights
Successfully represented a prominent foreign investor in a AED 70 million real estate dispute arising from a Sales and Purchase Agreement contingent on mortgage approval.
Practice head
Jasim Al Naqbi; Yasir Al Naqbi; Ali El Maoula
Other key lawyers
Fidele Kamel; Farah Wahab; Mohamad Fayad