Praised by clients for its ‘expertise in UAE Civil Court litigation’, Horizons & Co Law Firm LLC is jointly overseen by Ali Ismael Al Zarooni and Areen Jayousi. Al Zarooni is vastly experienced in construction arbitration as well as onshore UAE litigation, while Paul Blakeway is knowledgeable of risk management. Muhammad Mohsin Naseer is another key team member.
Testimonials
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- ‘They have a very strong offering in cases that involve both civil and common law aspects. The firm has long been renowned for its expertise in UAE Civil Court litigation but also has a sought-after offering of international partners and associates, who have deservedly been involved in interesting and complex court proceedings and arbitrations.'
- The team has gone from strength to strength, and offers particular strategic and substantive insight into cases where there are complex conflicts of law issues and enforcement issues. Their ability to deploy a strategy that makes the most of the onshore and offshore relief available is an invaluable tool for any client.’
- ‘The team is excellent, they have a very deep experience of the UAE market in this area, and are very experienced in both litigation and arbitration.'
- 'They are particularly good at planning strategy for disputes, given their experience, and how best to achieve resolution.’
‘Ali Al Zarouni and Areen Jayousi are excellent and have great instincts for knowing how to handle disputes in the region.'
‘Areen Jayousi is an outstanding partner, whose communication skills are are the very top tier. Areen consistently puts his clients at ease when faced with very difficult, and at times highly complicated, litigation.'
- 'Ali Al Zarooni's reputation precedes him and is well deserved. His encyclopaedic knowledge of local law, and local court procedure, is a prized asset.’
Key clients
- Affan Innovative Structures
- AES Building Materials Trading LLC
- Al Reyami International Steel Tech LLC
Work highlights
- Represented Affan Innovative Structures as a defendant in DIFC Court proceedings regarding an AED 300 million case concerning the construction of the internationally known Dubai Museum of the Future, a landmark project in Dubai.
- Represented AES Building Materials Trading LLC in a dispute with ARABTEC over a performance bond issued for AED 4,950,000 related to the Zayed National Museum project, which remains unresolved due to ARABTEC's bankruptcy.
- Advised Al Reyami International Steel Tech on a subcontract agreement pertaining to the development of a park located on in Al Barsha, Dubai.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ali Ismael Al Zarooni, Areen Jayousi