Alsuwaidi & Company has once again been recognised in the Chambers Global 2026 Guide, maintaining its rankings in Dispute Resolution Band 2 and in Employment Law Band 4, alongside new individual recognition in Commercial Contracts. The results reflect the firm’s continued strength in complex disputes, strategic advisory work, and commercially driven transactional matters across the UAE.
Firm Recognition
Chambers continues to highlight the firm’s litigation capabilities across the UAE courts, including matters progressing to the Court of Cassation, as well as its experience advising national and international clients on employment and regulatory issues. The firm is recognised for combining strong local advocacy with practical commercial advice tailored to evolving business needs.
Client feedback gathered during the research process includes:
- “Alsuwaidi & Company’s litigation group is licensed to operate in all the UAE courts, including the federal and DIFC Courts, as well as the Dubai judicial system up to and including the Court of Cassation. The team is well versed in financial, insurance and maritime disputes. It also possesses a noteworthy white-collar crime practice with expertise in commercial fraud claims, and retains experts in employment and medical negligence disputes.”
- “The team is knowledgeable in its handling of litigation cases as well as the enforcement of judgments. We can recommend it as a reliable department that can be trusted to handle complicated cases.”
- “Alsuwaidi & Company is a well-established Emirati law firm. It maintains a noteworthy employment practice whose lawyers are well equipped to assist with both contentious and advisory matters, including terminations and contract drafting. The team has full rights of audience before the Emirati courts and also has experience advising on the development of employment legislation.”
- “Alsuwaidi & Company demonstrates a high level of commercial awareness with a deep understanding of the business landscape and its industry-specific challenges.”
- “Mohammed Alsuwaidi is a longstanding disputes lawyer in Dubai and a highly regarded presence before the local courts. He is a regular adviser to banks on issues such as the enforcement of arbitral awards and also has noteworthy expertise in real estate disputes.”
- “Suneer Kumar leads the corporate and commercial team at Alsuwaidi & Company. He offers considerable experience acting for clients hailing from a variety of sectors, including healthcare, telecoms and retail. He is able to advise on market entry in the region, with additional strengths in franchising, regulatory compliance and corporate restructuring.”
Individual Recognition
Managing Partner Mohammed R. Alsuwaidi is ranked in Dispute Resolution, reflecting his longstanding role advising on complex litigation, enforcement matters, and high-value disputes before the UAE courts.
Partner Suneer Kumar, Head of Corporate and Commercial, is ranked in Commercial Contracts for the first time. Chambers recognises his experience advising on corporate structuring, commercial agreements, and transactional mandates across multiple sectors.
These results reflect the firm’s collective effort and commitment to delivering clear, commercially focused legal support. We thank our clients, colleagues, and referees for their continued trust.
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