Fieldfisher

Civil Fraud

Partner

Aymen advises clients in the UK and a large and varied body of international clients, with a particular focus on the Middle East.

A fluent Arabic speaker, Aymen acts for corporate and private clients from and/or on cases with a connection to the Middle East, including acting for a company in relation to trade financing arrangements where allegations of fraud led to a claim of US$500 million by a leading UAE bank.

Aymen has also litigated a number of major disputes for clients from Russia and the CIS as well as the Far East, most recently in respect of a shareholders dispute claim and a conspiracy to defraud claim involving significant damages claims (over $200 million) and injunctive relief for clients from Russia and Ukraine.

Aymen has a reputation for being able to navigate complex issues in fraud claims and for finding creative and effective legal solutions for clients on challenging matters. 

He has acted on a number of high value complex claims arising from fraud including: fraudulent misrepresentation claims; dishonest assistance and unlawful means conspiracy claims; Missing Trader Intra-Community fraud claims; and high value fraudulent trust claims.

He has successfully obtained various forms of cross-jurisdictional injunctive relief for a range of clients, including freezing orders and injunctions restraining unlawful conduct.

He is regularly quoted on the topic of Middle Eastern investment in the UK, e.g.:

Al Arabiya – Newcastle FC fans criticize ‘negative’ media about Saudi’s Premier League deal

And frequently publishes articles on legal developments affecting clients with interests in the Middle East, e.g.:

Key changes to arbitration under the DIFC-LCIA Rules explained

England deemed appropriate neutral jurisdiction for dispute between Middle East entities

DIFC Court of Appeal clarifies its approach to mitigation of loss and damage to reputation in key ruling

Court rules Dubai judgment does not offend UK public policy