Middle East - United Arab Emirates
Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants
Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants is particularly well-known for its representation in fraud and embezzlement cases as well as private client work, but is also active in work across a range of sectors. Ziad Galadari has a strong practice handling litigation arising from major infrastructure, real estate and construction projects; Ahmed Galadari‘s knowledge of the regional landscape ensures that he is sought out by stellar international clients; Abdulla Ziad Galadari’s ‘combination of expertise, collaboration, client-centricity, innovation, and other exceptional qualities’ makes him ’truly stand out’ in the market; and Fadi Hassoun is a key name for complex civil and criminal proceedings. Banking and finance disputes specialist Marwan Al Cherkah is also noted. Abdelhak Attallah was a new arrival from Alsuwaidi & Company in November 2022, as well as experienced litigator Hussein Al-Momani who joined from Primecase law Firm in November 2023
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Testimonials
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‘Abdullah Galadari has a unique blend of qualities that set him apart from other competitors. It is the combination of expertise, collaboration, client-centricity, innovation, and other exceptional qualities within that makes him truly stand out.'
‘Abdelhak Attallah is an amazing and capable lawyer. He is knowledgeable, a strategic thinker, responsive and available at all times to help his client. ’
‘Abdelhak Attallah's knowledge and advise was on point.’
Key clients
- MG Motors
- Steel Kitchenware Manufacturer
- Arab International Development Investment Company
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
- MENA Region Based Foodstuff and Agro Trading Company
Work highlights
- Represented a high-net-worth individual in a complex international divorce settlement dispute, securing the release of a USD 540 million yacht and protecting assets totalling over USD 1 billion in DIFC Courts, Dubai Courts and the Joint Judicial Committee.
- Secured a victory in the UAE Cassation court, establishing a legal precedent and protecting a brand and business valued at USD 98 million, by successfully removing a wrongfully registered trademark in bad faith.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ziad Galadari, Ahmed Galadari, Abdulla Ziad Galadari, Fadi Hassoun