Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants’ key strengths lie in copyright infringement, trade mark infringement, and trade secret theft. The team is led by Raka Roy, who is highly proficient in trade mark violation mandates, while Abdulla Ziad Galadari is vastly experienced before a breadth of UAE Courts. Rashed Al Sumaity is another key team member, and he is knowledgeable of copyright law.
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Testimonials
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- 'Beyond their quality, their key strengths are their local heritage, deep understanding of local laws, and seamless integration within the firm.'
- ‘The team is incredibly hands-on and well-organised, particularly when it comes to administrative matters such as invoicing.'
- ‘Raka Roy took on my case by first understanding the context and then preparing a comprehensive legal plan. There was excellent collaboration and constant engagement, which was sustained throughout the two-year duration of the case. She is a key asset to the firm, and I am very pleased that I chose Galadari.’
- ‘Our experience with Raka Roy has been outstanding. Raka is highly attentive and responsive to client concerns, always striving to improve the quality and relevance of the services provided. Her proactive approach and commitment to client satisfaction make her an invaluable partner in our legal matters.’
- ‘Abdullah Ziad Galadari demonstrates a deep understanding of local law, combined with strategic insight and commercial awareness. He is approachable, pragmatic, and consistently delivers clear, well-considered advice.’
- ‘Rashed Al Sumaity is an exceptional litigator who combines in-depth knowledge of UAE law with strong advocacy skills. His professionalism, responsiveness, and calm handling of complex disputes make him a trusted adviser in high-stakes matters.’
Key clients
- Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)
- Intellectual Property Law Group LLP
- AXCL Gulf FZC
- WaterWipes Unlimited Company
- Forever Rose London FZCO
- HUNA LLC
- Regal Plus Food Stuff Trading LLC
- Tkach and Partners
- Lewis Silkin
Work highlights
Representing the Dubai Economy and Tourism Department on an ongoing trade mark dispute in the UK against an infringer operating a restaurant chain under the “Dubai” name, misleading customers into believing it has an official connection with Dubai entities.
Represented a client who sought our expertise to navigate the complex challenges of parallel imports, grey market goods, and counterfeits in the UAE.
Acting for Lewis Silkin on their employee innovation & proprietary information agreement, focusing on the ownership of technology created during employment.
Practice head
Raka Roy
Other key lawyers
Abdullah Ziad Galadari; Rashed Al Sumaity