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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Testimonials
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- ‘My main contact is Ali El Maoula. However, we have also dealt with Mohamad Fayad and Fidele Kamel. Ali has been excellent, providing excellent local law advice (legal and strategic), making himself available at all hours when needed, and working hard to secure the desired outcomes for the client. They have been very responsive, understanding the demands of our international clients, and making considerable effort to help us meet their expectations.’
- ‘The responsiveness and reporting of Al Naqbi is phenomenal. They are available at all times and all places. If we have an urgent instruction, they can take and deal with it at any time including weekends and after hours and this is unusual for domestic law firms. It is also difficult to disagree with them on legal questions as their views are always persuasive. ’
- ‘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. ’
- ‘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.'
- ‘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.’
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