HFW fields an extensive bench of litigators and arbitrators who regularly handle work for premium domestic corporates and financial institutions. Practice head Nick Braganza represents a range of clients in commercial disputes, particularly cases with a fraud and insolvency nexus. Yamal Al Hawamdeh has substantial knowledge of the UAE courts system and has a book of work that includes banking, civil, and commercial cases. Legal director Rami Al Tal is another name to note and is a key figure for criminal proceedings. Robert Lawrence is also noted. Slava Kiryushin was a new arrival from DWF Middle East LLP in April 2023.
Key clients
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Work highlights
- Representing Ramziq Technologies Limited and successfully resisting an urgent injunction application regarding setting up a competing business and misappropriation of confidential information in the cryptocurrency sector.
- Successfully acting for the Defendant Expresso Telecom Group Ltd in relation to a claim brought by a former employee for end of service entitlements and penalties for the late payment of dues in the DIFC Court of First Instance.