Shipping: Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 2
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Al Tamimi has a highly regarded shipping practice primarily noted for its disputes expertise, handling ship arrests, cargo claims, collisions and casualty cases. Fielding a number of experienced lawyers in Dubai, the team is very active in local litigation and highly experienced regarding insurance claims and collisions. The firm also assists with vessel purchases.
Strengths
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"The lawyers at Al Tamimi are highly professional experts in their field."
"Al Tamimi provides excellent service and always keeps to the schedule."
"Al Tamimi always has a professional approach to the issues, and they offer alternative solutions."
"They are able to advise on not just the legal aspects but also the intricacies of dealing with local authorities in the UAE."
"The lawyers at Al Tamimi are highly professional experts in their field."
"Al Tamimi provides excellent service and always keeps to the schedule."
"Al Tamimi always has a professional approach to the issues, and they offer alternative solutions."
"They are able to advise on not just the legal aspects but also the intricacies of dealing with local authorities in the UAE."
Notable Practitioners
Omar Omar heads up Al Tamimi's transport and insurance practice, focusing on disputes work occurring within these sectors. He is an acclaimed lawyer whose wide-ranging shipping practice touches on cases arising out of sale and purchase agreements, sanctions and damages claims.
"Omar Omar is always very helpful and solution-oriented."
"Omar Omar has provided us with excellent support for many years."
Wesley Wood is noted for his considerable experience in contentious shipping work. He retains an impressive practice, advising on ship arrests, charter party and trade finance disputes. He has further experience with bunker claims and the enforcement of arbitral awards and foreign judgments. In early 2023 he joined Al Tamimi after leaving Hadef & Partners.
"Wesley Wood is very professional in both his knowledge and approach. He managed our case efficiently."
"Wesley Wood is a very solid lawyer."