Hogan Lovells (United Arab Emirates) LLP continues to handle a broad range of disputes, including shareholder and joint venture disputes, bribery investigations, insolvencies, and real estate, with notable arbitration work across the Middle East. Team head Randall Walker, renowned for his work in relation to energy and project-related disputes, is praised for his ‘deep expertise and strategic insight that consistently delivers exceptional results’. Patrick McPherson focuses on construction mandates. Jessica Quinlan supports on both cross-border litigation and arbitration.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Really strong team in the international arbitration sector that can draw on expertise from their international offices when needed. They prove a seamless service to their clients and are always available to provide well thought out, considered advice. Their consistency of excellence is impressive.’

  • ‘Randall Walker is our go to for complex arbitration matters. He is a highly experienced attorney who has the EQ to match the IQ. He has the ability to make the complex simple which is why clients hold him in high regard.’

  • ‘Hogan Lovells provide an exceptional level of client service. Always there when you need them and highly responsive. The team is highly experienced which enables them to navigate through even the most complex of disputes. They are masters of their craft.’

  • ‘Randall Walker is a high experienced and effective practitioner. I trust his judgement and strategic direction unreservedly. He is a trusted advisor and most importantly he wins cases.’

  • ‘Hogan Lovells' dispute resolution team, particularly in arbitration and international litigation, consistently delivers exceptional results. Their profound understanding of complex cross-border disputes, combined with a strategic approach to arbitration, sets them apart as industry leaders. The team’s ability to anticipate challenges and devise innovative solutions demonstrates their deep expertise and commitment to client success.'

  • ‘I have had the privilege of working with Randall Walker for over a decade on complex construction disputes and arbitration matters for international clients. As one of the top partners at Hogan Lovells, he has deep expertise and strategic insight that consistently delivers exceptional results. His ability to navigate high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional disputes with precision sets him apart in the field.'

Key clients

  • Fatima Fertilisers Limited
  • The Fatima Group
  • BPGIC Holdings Limited
  • Willis Towers Watson

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Randall Walker

Other key lawyers

Patrick McPherson, Jessica Quinlan