Bushra Ahmed
KBH LimitedKBH Limited's team excels in handling complex financial and commercial litigation, with a growing focus on shareholder disputes influenced by international regulatory changes, including Russian sanctions. The team also handles high-value LCIA arbitrations, cryptocurrency disputes, and provides specialised advice on sanctions and international arbitration matters. Bushra Ahmed, who acts for multinationals and high-net-worth individuals in a range of financial and shareholder disputes, is praised for her ‘excellent attention to detail and good judgement in complex cases’. Co-DK Singh is the firm’s managing partner and has a strong track record in the DIFC, as well as possessing a robust arbitration practice. Simon Perhar has experience in both civil and common law jurisdictions and has notable expertise in intellectual property and data protection matters. Kamila Sielski supports on employment, construction and financial services cases. Helen Dent is active in high-stakes litigation and arbitration.
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‘The partners are very hands on and involved in the litigation process. There is a strong collaborative approach between solicitors and counsel which is very helpful from counsel’s perspective. The team is sharp, commercially focused and have a good relationship with clients.’
‘Bushra Ahmed and DK Singh are excellent team players and have an intimate knowledge of the jurisdiction. They are exceptional strategists and have extensive experience of litigation.’
‘The KBH Limited team was consistently responsive and maintained clear and prompt communication, which ensured the smooth progression of our legal matters. Despite the case primarily being handled through email communication, their result-oriented approach and professionalism were evident throughout. The team worked collaboratively and efficiently, always prioritising our needs and concerns. We highly recommend it for their dedication and expertise, and we are confident that their contributions to the legal field are deserving of recognition.’
‘Versatile and responsive lawyers. Agile and good at crafting solutions to complex problems in difficult and high value commercial litigation.’
‘Bushra Ahmed - an excellent lawyer. Very agile and tenacious, with excellent attention to detail and good judgement in complex cases.’
‘KBH Limited stands out as a boutique regional law firm that offers unparalleled expertise in international dispute resolution and commercial transactions.'
‘What differentiates them from competitors is their unique ability to blend specialist DIFC knowledge with international commercial expertise, which allows them to offer highly tailored and strategic legal solutions. Their personal dedication to each case, coupled with their ability to navigate both local and international legal landscapes, sets them apart from other firms.’
‘The one thing that makes any firm successful and specially service oriented ones are the people. And this firm is epitomised by the people running it. They are careful in listening to what their clients are looking for and are not afraid to tell the client if what he or she is pursuing might be harmful. That is what one should look for in a legal firm.'
Key clients
- Arthur Thomas Pickering
- Paramjit Kahlon
- Aliyeva Maleyka Aghasalimovna and Zhanna Nurmanova
- Parag Gupta, Rajender Makhijani and Devika Makhijani
- Georgi Tomov Shalamanov
- Kaaf Investments LLC
- Tabarak Investment Capital Limited
- Unicredit
- UniCredit Bank AG
Work highlights
- Advised Tabarak in the first case and legal appeal concerning cryptocurrency transactions within the DIFC Courts. This appeal, was held before the Chief Justice, HE Judge Muhairi and HHJ Michael Black.
- Advised Mr. Paramjit Kahlon in a significant piece of commercial litigation in claim against Liberty Steel following his dismissal and the resultant dispute over entitlement to a USD 30 million Long-Term Incentive Plan.
- Advised Kaaf Investments LLC in initiating legal action against Foundation Corporation Holdings Capital Partners 1 and other associated entities in the DIFC Courts for damages arising from breaches of contract and regulatory violations.
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Bushra Ahmed, DK Singh