Watson Farley & Williams has further strengthened its disputes offering through the hire of Natalie Jensen and Khalid Hamed from Ince & Co in March 2024, with the duo bringing extensive expertise in insurance and maritime disputes. The team is headed by Charlotte Bijlani who is praised as an ‘outstanding lawyer that goes the extra mile to make sure that her clients are satisfied, covered and properly informed and advised.’ Haya Al Bawab is valued by clients for her expertise in cybercrime and tech disputes.
Testimonials
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‘It is one of the best law firms to work with, not only when it comes to disputes, but also for shipping as well as corporate and commercial work. They assisted us in an excellent and diligent manner during negotiation sessions with joint venture partners and provided us with a personalised experience.'
'This law firm has talent amongst its staff like Charlotte Bijlani. We enjoy working with all of them and sincerely value the excellent relationship we have with them.’
‘Charlotte Bijlani is indeed an outstanding lawyer that goes the extra mile to make sure that her clients are satisfied, covered and properly informed and advised. I recommend Charlotte to all my colleagues as the best person to go to for any JV negotiation, corporate/commercial matters or any matter that you want it to prevent becoming a contentious dispute. She'll do magic and settle it for you.'
Key clients
- Bahri (National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia)
- Bin Otaiba Investment Group
- Citibank NA
- Yanbu Cement Company
- Dant Investment LLC
- FTAI Aviation
- Sahara International Petrochemical Company (SIPCHEM)
- Genesis Aircraft Services Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for Bin Otaiba Investment Group, owner of a Bombardier Global 5000 Aircraft, against GAMA Aviation FZC in connection with complex and technical proceedings before the English High Courts, concerning maintenance and repair works performed on the Aircraft.
- Acted for Dant Investment, in connection with a dispute arising out of the sale and purchase of a Bombardier Challenger 605 Aircraft.
- Acted for FTAI Aviation, an industry-leading supplier of high quality CFM56 engines, in complex litigation proceedings resulting with obtaining a worldwide freezing order on SpiceJet’s engines, before the DIFC Courts.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Charlotte Bijlani