Practice Areas
Rania is the Dubai office managing partner and has been located in the Middle East region for approximately ten years. Rania also leads the maritime and international trade team for the Middle East region..
She is a renowned shipping and oil and gas lawyer with over two decades of experience servicing clients operating in these industries, with a special focus on resolving disputes and advising on commercial matters for companies.
Rania has developed a reputation for assisting clients on their most complex disputes and prides herself on her ability to identify key issues and seek an effective resolution for her clients’ matters.
Rania also has significant experience advising clients in relation to their non-contentious matters and frequently advises clients in relation to their commercial contracts and large-scale projects. Her experience in litigation coupled with her practical industry knowledge allows her to develop, create and review commercial contracts for her clients.
She is widely regarded as one of the leading lawyers in the Middle East, which is reflected through the various accolades she has received, including The Maritime Standard's 'Woman in Shipping Award' and an honourable mention for 'Law Firm Leader of the Year' at the LexisNexis Middle East Women in Law Awards 2022 and 2023. Furthermore, she is recognised as a leading shipping lawyer in many of the legal directories, including Legal 500, Chambers & Partners and Who's Who Legal.
Professional Memberships
Rania is President of Women in Shipping and Trade Association's (‘WISTA’) UAE branch - an organisation consisting of 56 branches globally whose mission is to attract and support women in the maritime, trading and logistics sectors.