Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 5
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Provided by KBH
KBH has experienced and globally ranked lawyers who advise on litigation, arbitration and mediation. KBH has played key role in development of the DIFC as a favourable jurisdiction for dispute resolution, helped to develop the law, set important precedents and provided access to justice.
KBH advises on:
- Contractual and commercial disputes
- Economic offences
- Employment matters
- Financial services
- Insolvency
- Property dispute
- Reputation management
- Shareholder disputes
KBH was the first firm to:
- Fund a case entirely with litigation funding, successfully pursued a financial mis-selling case
- Bring a claim against a bank outside the jurisdiction and set a precedent widening jurisdiction
- Obtain a group litigation order
- Set precedent as to what amounts to “possession and occupation” in real estate industry
- Conduct proceedings in the UK out of DIFC office
- Acting for the Liquidator in the first ever claim of Unfair Prejudice by Swiss minority shareholders in the DIFC Courts
- Disputes involving the rights of audience before the DIFC Court of an individual not registered as a practitioner with the Court, but who holds a Power of Attorney to represent the Claimants
- Acting for the Claimant Investors in the first proceedings of 2011 brought in the DIFC Court against a prominent Dubai property developer. The case has a novel jurisdictional aspect in that the property is located within the geographic boundaries of the DIFC but the Agreement refers to the jurisdiction of the “Courts of Dubai” (not DIFC)
Chambers Review
KBH is noted for its presence before the DIFC Courts, where it represents clients in cases ranging from recovery claims to employment cases as well as shareholder and joint venture disputes. The team handles a variety of significant commercial litigation cases and is also very active on arbitration matters.
Work Highlights
- KBH represented two defendants in DIFC proceedings brought by Deutsche Bank and valued at USD92 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"KBH are open and conscientious of the requirements of their clients and go above and beyond to ensure the best possible representation."
"The team at KBH are proactive in zealously representing their client. They show great attention to detail and a command over complex court procedures."
"They show an exceptional understanding of the commercial laws."
"KBH are open and conscientious of the requirements of their clients and go above and beyond to ensure the best possible representation."
"The team at KBH are proactive in zealously representing their client. They show great attention to detail and a command over complex court procedures."
"They show an exceptional understanding of the commercial laws."
Notable Practitioners
Bushra Ahmed is an active litigation lawyer with a strong track record before the DIFC Courts. In addition to general commercial litigation, she is noted for her frequent handling of employment litigation and has further expertise in contentious financial services regulatory matters.
"Bushra Ahmed is a stellar litigator and a fierce advocate."
"Her tenacity in uncovering every possible angle of a situation and then go for the jugular is what makes her a great success."
"Bushra Ahmed is very professional, approachable and knowledgeable."
Ranked Lawyers at
KBH
United Arab Emirates
Industries
Provided by KBH
Financial Institutions, Banking, Infrastructure, Information Technology, Private and Public Companies