Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants is a ‘reputable firm’ for shipping matters in the UAE and covers a diverse range of maritime-related work, with cargo claims, international trade disputes, salvage and insurance-related matters considered key areas of expertise. Managing partner Ahmed Galadari jointly leads the practice and is a respected authority for shipping disputes, especially before the UAE's Arabic-language courts, while co-head Shani Salim brings over two decades of experience of cross-border contentious work.
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‘GALC is one of the very good and reputable firms in the UAE. ’
Key clients
- Genmarca Shipping
- CNS Logistics
- Etihad Engineering and Marine Services FZC
- Interface Technical Inspection
- Yacht International Co. LLC
- MCL Shipping LLC
- Master Field Consultancy/Tisa Shipping Inc.
- ISS Palumbo Shipping LLC
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.
- Represented a well-established logistics company in a challenging AED 1.5 billion fine for alleged unauthorised storage of excise goods, with the case pending before the Court of First Instance.
- Acting on behalf of the defendant guarantors in enforcing an English court judgement within UAE jurisdictions for a high-stakes ship finance and mortgage dispute valued at USD 87 million between US lenders and UAE shipowners.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ahmed Galadari, Shani Salim