Al Naqbi & Partners (ANP) specialies in civil, criminal, and white-collar crime disputes and has a solid reputation for handling high-stakes cases, including fraud, money laundering, and large-scale commercial matters. Co-head Ali El Maoula is praised as an ‘excellent lawyer with strong capabilities’ and is active across the full spectrum of dispute resolution. Team head Jasim Al Naqbi chiefly focuses on criminal litigation, while co-head Yasir Al Naqbi, who has a broad practice, brings further skill in real estate disputes. Co-head Farah Wahab widely supports across the full range of firm mandates.
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Testimonials
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- 'Al Naqbi Law Office stands out for its exceptional expertise in the legal field and its client-focused approach. Potential clients would value the team’s dedication, expertise, and prompt communication.'
- 'The individuals I work with at Al Naqbi Law Office stand out for their professionalism, deep legal knowledge, and commitment to client success. I particularly value their responsiveness, collaboration, and dedication to delivering results.'
- 'Ali Al Maouala has consistently gone above and beyond, offering insightful advice and exceptional service. The entire team fosters a culture of excellence, making them a reliable and trusted partner in every case.'
- 'The team includes very strong and confident lawyers who are knowledgeable and creative. Al Naqbi's local litigation practice stands out in the UAE legal market due to the lawyers' collaborative approach, commercial mindset, and breadth of experience.'
- 'Yasir Al Naqbi is heavily involved in the firm's cases, makes himself available to meet the client's requirements, and is very passionate about the service he provides to the clients.'
- 'Ali El Maoula is an excellent lawyer with strong capabilities and reputation. He takes the initiative and is creative in his legal thinking.'
- 'Their understanding of the local legal market is unmatched in the region for the work they do. In addition to a watertight understanding of the law itself, their commercial, cultural, and interpersonal acumen stands them far apart from the pack. Their advice is clear, practical, and most importantly actionable within the requisite time pressures clients work under.'
- 'Yasir Al Naqbi carries gravitas that many lawyers genuinely have not seen in the region. His significant experience in high-profile roles means he benefits from judgment most of his peers simply do not have. A great guiding hand across the various matters the firm has worked on for us.'
Key clients
- Bird and Bird LLP
Work highlights
- Enforced an arbitration award rendered by the Refined Sugar Association Center in favor of the client, one of the leading commodities trading companies in the GCC, with an amount of AED 4.5m. This case emerged from an incident where a vessel loaded with sugar owned by the client was unjustly impounded and confiscated by Sudanese authorities at the Port of Sudan.
- Representing board members of Marka in a large bankruptcy dispute in the UAE.
- Represents Secure Capital Equipment L.L.C in a commercial litigation against NMC Healthcare Limited (in ADGM Administration) and Emirates Hospitals Group LLC (Restructured).
Lawyers
Practice head
Ali El Maoula; Jasim Al Naqbi; Yasir Al Naqbi; Farah Wahab