Praised for its ‘deep market knowledge and practical approach’, Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants is jointly led by Abdulla Galadari and Manish Narayan. Galadari is proficient at real estate litigation, while Narayan has over three decades of experience acting in the industry. Ziad Galadari is a key contact for public sector entities on drafting real estate regulations and Leopold Thanickal Jose is well-versed in real estate disputes. Ahmed Ziad Galadari is another key team member.
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Public Sector/ Telecommunications, Media & Technology/ Banking & Finance/ Leisure & Hospitality/ Energy/ Dispute Resolution/ Construction & Infrastructure
Position
Founder and Chairman
Career
Ziad is an influential leader across the Emirates, having founded the Ziad Galadari Group in the 1980s, from where Galadari Advocates and Legal Consultants was incepted.
As a Founder and Chairman, over the course of the past three decades, Ziad has supported the development of the legal framework, whilst contributing to the evolution of the industry and driving greater commercial impact across the region.
As a senior leader amongst the community, he sits on several high-profile boards, alongside advising members of Government and senior dignitaries on legal and commercial matters, alongside acting as an advisor to major turn-key contracts for development projects across the Middle East.
Whilst his technical expertise extends to international and regional litigation and arbitration with a particular focus on complex, high-value disputes involving major infrastructure construction projects, banking and finance, debt recovery and fraud and M&A transactions, he has promoted wider trade and foreign investment into Dubai through his board role at the World Trade Centre, amongst other community driven initiatives.
As an avid philanthropist, Ziad continues to strive for community and industry innovation and contributes to such initiatives for the ongoing development of the Emirates.
Leadership Positions
- Board Member - Dana Gas
- Board Member - Du Telecommunications
- Board Member - Dubai World Trade Centre
- Chairman of Ziad Galadari Group
Practice focus
- Banking & Finance
- Corporate & Commercial
- Litigation & Arbitration
- Construction & Infrastructure
- Real Estate & Property
- Projects: oil & gas, energy & renewables
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Languages
English and Arabic
Memberships
International Bar Association, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and is on the Tribunal Panel of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone (formerly known as TECOM).
Education
UAE University in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi.
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- 'Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants' real estate practice is recognised for its deep market knowledge and practical approach to structuring and executing transactions. The team is responsive, commercially minded, and skilled at navigating complex regulatory and contractual issues. Compared to other firms, they provide advice that is both technically sound and aligned with business realities, offering a strong balance of legal and commercial perspectives.'
Work highlights
Advised a client on their entry into UAE and further expansion in the country starting with real estate acquisitions and other corporate matters.