Al Tamimi & Company’ shipping practice is recognised for its regional reach and ability to manage complex, cross-border matters across the GCC. The team acts for a wide spectrum of clients, from international corporates and financial institutions, to government bodies and local operators, in both contentious and transactional work, including financings, commercial agreements, vessel arrests, and related claims. Practice head Omar Omar brings extensive industry experience across the full breadth of shipping and transport matters. Yasser Madkour focuses on disputes, regularly acting in arbitrations conducted in both English and Arabic. Ahmed Hashem is noted for his expertise in maritime law, covering the full spectrum of disputes, including groundings, arrests, regulatory, and customs matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Professional, with outstanding local knowledge - particularly with regards to disputes.’
- ‘Al Tamimi demonstrated exceptional expertise, responsiveness, and strategic insight throughout our engagement. What sets them apart is their deep understanding of both local and international legal frameworks, combined with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach.’
- 'What truly sets them apart is their proactive approach. They don’t just execute instructions but anticipate challenges and propose practical, commercially sound solutions that make our work significantly easier. Their regional knowledge and network are second to none, allowing them to deliver outcomes that few other firms can match.’
- ‘Yasser Madkour and Omar Omar stand out for their combination of technical excellence, commercial awareness, and genuine client care. Yasser brings strategic insight and an ability to see both the legal and commercial dimensions of every issue; his advice is always pragmatic and results-driven.'
- ‘Working with Yasser Madkour and Omar Omar and their team has consistently been a pleasure. They are exceptionally responsive and capable of handling even the most complex and time-sensitive matters with professionalism and composure.'
- ‘For a large-scale practice, the deeply personal interest taken by Al Tamimi's practitioners in a client's case is impressive.'
Key clients
- Maersk
- CMA CGM
- Tata Steel International (Middle East) FZE
- Amazon
- Q Express
- The Tulshyan Group
- Mediterranean Shipping Company
- West of England
- The American Club
- Skuld
- UK P&I Club
- Gard (UK) Ltd
Work highlights
Advising Lals Holding Ltd on COVID-19-related business interruption loss and seeking indemnity under the various policies under its insurance programme.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Omar Omar
Other key lawyers
Yasser Madkour; Ahmed Hashem