Al Tamimi & Company‘s shipping team is sought out by clients for its strong regional presence and vast experience of handling cross-border mandates. The firm regularly advises major international corporations, banks and financial institutions, government organisations, and local, regional and international companies on contentious and non-contentious matters including financing deals, corporate transactions, claims and arrests. Practice head Omar Omar has vast experience across many subsets of the industry. Yasser Madkour is a disputes specialist with experience arbitrating in both English and Arabic, while Wesley Wood is described as a ’standout individual and brilliant shipping lawyer.’
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'Tntricate knowledge of the legal principles, applied in a practical approach.’
‘Al Tamimi team is offering a high level of service in shipping practice in the MEA region. They are always available.’
‘The team's ability to swiftly dissect complex issues that arise in shipping and international trade matters, and yet deliver quality work on each occasion is what makes their practice unique. Their knowledge of the maritime legal sector in the United Arab Emirates is second to none, and they are also very well versed in the commercial side of the industry.’
‘Omar Omar, Wesley Wood and Yasser Madkour are the standout practitioners. Under Omar's able leadership, the team is performing very well and delivering consistently excellent results on shipping, international trade as well as marine insurance matters.'
'Very well organised with deep knowledge and practice to the matters they are specialised; clients have very good service in a relatively short time.'
‘The individuals are extremely capable of following up the crucial matters of the case, providing material and ideas. Great availability.'
‘It is the best Middle East shipping law firm, with excellent lawyers and knowledge of the region.’
‘Wesley Wood is the standout individual. Brilliant shipping lawyer.’
Key clients
- Maersk
- CMA
- Tata Steel International (Middle East) FZE
- Amazon
- National Bank of Fujairah (NFB)
- UAE Federal Maritime Authority – Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
- BGMS
- Q Express
- American Club
- West of England
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Omar Omar
Other key lawyers
Wesley Wood; Yasser Madkour