OGH Legal ‘can be trusted with complex cases’ due to its deep bench of practitioners and deep expertise in UAE court disputes. The firm is also a prominent player in arbitration, representing clients in complex cross-border disputes under local, regional, and international arbitration frameworks. Key areas of focus include construction, banking, restructuring, insolvency, commercial disputes, and white-collar crime. Team head Sherif Hikal excels in banking and insolvency and liquidation matters. The ’first class‘ co-head Mohamed ElGhatit is praised for his ’hands-on-approach in dealing with matters’ and ‘his deep knowledge of UAE law’, handling a wide array of litigation and arbitration instructions. Suzanne Abdullah is particularly active in the real estate, construction, oil and gas and maritime sectors, while Omar Abdulaziz Al Omar’s practice centres on white-collar crime cases.
Testimonials
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‘Fantastic team. I am not aware of any other disputes only firm in the UAE. They are hardcore litigators, aggressive but also business oriented when it comes to settlements. You do not want them against you.’
‘Mohamed El-Ghatit, is a maverick when it comes to disputes. He leads a very strong team. He is well versed in Arab laws, and a great strategist.’
Key clients
- Dubai Insurance Company
- Bank of America