Eversheds Sutherland LLP has a ‘growing prominence in the region for complex financial litigation and arbitration work’, with a prestigious list of financial service providers and banks turning to the team for complex cases. The group is also proficient in handling high-value civil and common law disputes, as well as multi-faceted construction disputes, working with government and public bodies, multinational corporates, and a range of developers, contractors and lenders. Rebecca Copley, whose experience extends to global commercial disputes, local civil and criminal court cases, and institutional arbitrations, heads the team. Nasser Ali Khasawneh leverages his considerable TMT knowledge to focus on disputes pertaining to IP and media rights and Shalagh Massingham is noted for the full range of construction and real estate disputes. Legal director Roberta Wertman and senior associate Shibani Kapur are other names to note. Daniel Xu was a new arrival in late 2023 from King & Wood Mallesons.
Testimonials
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‘Eversheds has a growing prominence in the region for complex financial litigation and arbitration work, offering coverage of onshore, DIFC and ADGM disputes. A responsive, knowledgeable and dedicated team with impressive resources across the region and internationally.’
‘Rebecca Copley is a standout practitioner with an impressive experience of litigating across the DIFC, ADGM and onshore courts. A calm head and strong strategic focus even in the most difficult of litigation.'
Key clients
- Philip Morris International Management S.A.
- Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC
Work highlights
- Representing Dubai Islamic in various proceedings arising out the NMCH Administration.