‘An experienced team for dispute resolution in the middle east’, AMERELLER handles a range of disputes, including shareholder and services disputes, ancillary litigation and enforcement of awards, and construction and employment contractual contentions - among others. Alexander Lutgendorf heads the practice and also serves as an arbitrator. Christopher Gunson is routinely called upon by North American and Japanese multinational corporates, and is skilled in handling white-collar criminal law procedures and Jonathan Noble is frequently engaged by hospitality, tech and energy clients. Senior associate Baika Altymukhamedov provides additiona support.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘An experienced team for dispute resolution in the Middle East.’

  • ‘Good experience with Alexander Lütgendorf as arbitrator. Experienced and reliable.’

  • ‘Alexander is a thoughtful and articulate arbitrator. I would happily work with him again.’

  • ‘What sets apart Amereller from its rivals is the assistance, professionalism, and excellent counsel it provides in a way that strengthens the bond with the clients. Both on an individual and organizational level, our firm has benefited much from their confidence and outstanding legal competence during the several ordeals we are dealing with together.’

  • ‘Jonathan Noble is an excellent lawyer, with high professionalism and attention to detail when it comes to the work provided for. We are always supporting one another, not just by referral of work, but from a business development perspective as well. He is extremely reliable and to the point when it comes to the knowledge and insight that he shares.’

  • ‘Alexander Lutgendorf is great. He has been in the UAE for a long time, knows the market and local issues inside and out, and always has practical solutions.’

Key clients

  • thyssenkrupp Materials Trading
  • Hitachi
  • Fabtech International Group
  • NTT

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alexander Lütgendorf

Other key lawyers

Christopher Gunson, Jonathan Noble, Baika Altymukhamedov