Ali Al Zarooni
Horizons & Co Law Firm LLCHorizons & Co Law Firm LLC is active on commercial, civil and criminal cases in local courts across all seven Emirates, particularly adept in key sectors real estate, construction and banking and finance. Team head Ali Al Zarooni is praised for his ‘encyclopaedic knowledge of local law’ is routinely instructed by corporates, financial institutions, and public bodies, as well as a wealth of international law firms. Co-head Areen Jayousi ’is an outstanding partner’ who presides over consequential real estate and construction matters. Mohamed Mahrous also comes recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Great team for local litigation matters one of the best.’
‘Ali Al Zarooni always stands out for his user friendliness and knowledge of the UAE legal system.’
‘The firm are well known as a premium onshore firm in Dubai. They have an excellent reputation for quality litigation and arbitration work as well as providing expert witness work for cases involving UAE law.'
‘We work closely with Ali Al Zarooni, the founding partner. The firm is dynamic and has an impressive litigation and arbitration practice.'
‘Horizons have a very strong offering in cases that involve both civil and common law aspects. The Horizons team has gone from strength to strength, and offer particular strategic and substantive insight into cases where there are complex conflict of law issues, and enforcement issues. Their ability to deploy a strategy that makes the most of the onshore and offshore relief available is an invaluable tool for any client.’
‘Areen Jayousi is an outstanding partner, whose communication skills are are the very top tier. Areen consistently puts his clients at ease when faced with very difficult, and at times highly complicated, litigation.'
- 'Ali Al Zarooni's reputation precedes him, and is well deserved. His encyclopaedic knowledge of local law, and local court procedure, is a prized asset.’
‘Areen Jayousi is a great relationship partner. He is easily reachable, reacts to feedback and actions tasks quickly.’
Key clients
- Omni Bridgeway/Falcon Bank
- Dubai Islamic Bank
- Transguard
- Rami Al-Qaisi and RAQ Contracting
- Gulf Petrochem FZC
- Ruby Maritime
Work highlights
- Engaged by Omni Bridgeway, representing Falcon Private Bank AG, to prepare an advisory note on the feasibility and likelihood of success in filing a substantive money claim in the UAE courts.
- Represented Dubai Islamic Bank on successfully filing a lawsuit against Arabtec Construction and Arabtec Holding, compelling them to pay approximately AED 752 million for the balance of facilities agreements due.
- Represented Transguard in a case before the Dubai courts involving a USD 10 million claim by a member of the ruling family of Qatar.
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Ali Al Zarooni, Areen Jayousi