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 partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ziad Galadari, Ahmed Galadari, Abdulla Ziad Galadari, Fadi Hassoun

Other key lawyers

Marwan Al Cherkeh, Abdelhak Attallah, Hussein Al-Momani