Dispute Resolution

DWF maintains a commendable disputes practice in Dubai which has experience acting on a range of regional and international disputes. Its strengths include representing banks in debt recovery proceedings, as well as acting on a variety of white-collar fraud cases. The team also has experience in insolvency matters, in addition to pursuing professional negligence claims against auditors and assisting with the enforcement of arbitral awards.

"Their ability to provide clarity surrounding the options available and processes to be followed always makes the experience of engaging with DWF extremely beneficial."

"The team at DWF and their work are both laudable. Their strengths include their collaboration in drafting, their active listening and advice, their effective communication and timely responses."

DWF represented Cerner Oracle in the enforcement of a USD95 million arbitration award against the UAE Minister of Health.

James Fox is noted for the depth of his experience in commercial litigation and arbitration matters. He is especially well regarded in the UAE for his work handling asset recovery, professional negligence, insolvency and white-collar fraud claims in the DIFC Courts. "James Fox is an excellent litigator. His management of the team is impressive. He is also a good technical lawyer, and clearly a market leader given his knowledge and understanding of local courts and tactical approach." "He possesses sound commercial judgement. He is hard-working and on top of everything." "James Fox is our primary point of contact. We have always found him and his team to provide exceptional advice, information and guidance." "James provides clear, concise advice and masters the most complex cross-border issues. He is supported by an extremely strong, responsive team with excellent attention to detail, who are all very pleasant to deal with."