Bushra Ahmed
KBH LimitedKBH Limited hired experienced UK barrister Simon Perhar to act as a senior counsel in the firm’s Dubai office to further bolster the team’s capabilities, with Perhar well-positioned to advise on a full range of issues. DK Singh is primarily focused on banking and financial services litigation and Bushra Ahmed is an esteemed arbitrator. The team represents large-scale corporations and high-net-worth individuals in sensitive and multi-faceted cases that require engagement with dispute centres including the LCIA and ICC, as well as before foreign courts.
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‘DK Singh is a superb legal tactician who never loses sight of the wood for the trees. Always knows precisely where he's going in any proceedings.'
‘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 are 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 team has been strengthened with the recent additions of Simon Perhar and Helen Dent. The firm is going from strength to strength.’
‘KBH is a truly unique legal practice, offering an exceptional blend of legal expertise, innovative solutions, and a strategic vision that sets it apart from other firms. it has a track record of remarkable successes in complex cases. KBH's unwavering dedication to client-centricity and professional growth makes it a top choice for referrals and clients seeking excellence and success.’
‘Bushra Ahmed is a seasoned litigator known for her strategic vision and in-depth understanding of complex legal matters. Her leadership has been pivotal in securing significant victories.'
'Simon Perhar, a senior Barrister from the UK, has strengthened their capabilities with his vast experience in banking, insolvency, and shareholder disputes. His strategic insights and international perspective will be invaluable.’
‘They have an ability to see the issues, mull it and then come up with the right strategy to help in the situation.'
Key clients
- Sanjeev Sawhney and Alka Sawhney
- Parag Gupta, Rajender Makhijani and Devika Makhijani
- ARJ Holding Limited (ARJ) and Mohammad Ahmad Ramadhan Juma
- MARJ Limited (MARJ) and Mohammad Ahmad Ramadhan Juma
- Tabarak Investment Capital Limited (Tabarak)
- Robert Jones
- Paramjit Kahlon
Work highlights
- Represented Tabarak in the first cryptocurrency case in the Technology and Construction Division of the DIFC Courts. The claim related to the transfer and storage of bitcoins and the DIFC Courts determined (in line with other common law jurisdictions) that Bitcoins are (tangible) property.
- Represented Robert Jones in the first case before the DIFC Courts to consider the DIFC Courts’ jurisdiction to grant free-standing freezing injunctions, in circumstances where there are ongoing proceedings in the Dubai Courts.
- Represented Paramjit Kahlon in a contractual claim concerning the termination of his employment with the Liberty Steel Group.
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DK Singh, Bushra Ahmed