Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP
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Lauded for its ‘deep sector expertise, commercial acumen, and responsiveness in high-stakes matters’, Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP advises insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and corporates on a broad spectrum of insurance matters, including product liability, professional indemnity, business interruption, and speciality risks. The practice also offers alternative risk transfer solutions, captive insurance support, and an active marine insurance capability, alongside advising on insurance-related M&A transactions. Practice head Mohamed El Hawawy brings significant experience in acting for insurers on coverage, regulatory, and high-value disputes. ’Top-tier specialist’ Saif Almobideen focuses on marine insurance, acting in casualty, pollution, collision, and cargo matters, while Mahmoud El Sayed regularly represents clients in complex coverage disputes across the region.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP’s Insurance practice stands out for its deep sector expertise, commercial acumen, and responsiveness in high-stakes matters. The team consistently demonstrates a rare ability to combine technical precision with strategic insight — particularly in complex, cross-border disputes and regulatory matters.'
- 'Saif Almobideen serves as the lead partner on all our matters before the UAE and English courts, as well as in arbitration. His command of shipping and insurance law — combined with his calm, decisive approach — has been instrumental in securing successful outcomes for our business, even in the most challenging and multifaceted claims.'
Key clients
- British Marine
- Evergreen Shipping Agency Co. (U.A.E) LLC
Work highlights
Represented Evergreen Shipping Agency Co. (U.A.E) LLC in a high-value cargo misdeclaration dispute before the Dubai Courts, seeking AED26m in damages following the refusal of Chinese authorities to discharge and clear the shipment.