A Conversation with Thaneya Mariam John, Paralegal In the latest feature of our Women in Law series, we speak with Thaneya Mariam John, Paralegal in Alsuwaidi & Company’s Corporate and Commercial practice, about what drew her to the legal profession, adapting to a new legal environment in the UAE and the experiences that continue to
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Purpose in Every Role. Strength in Every Contribution. Three Emirati Women. Three Professional Journeys. In recognition of Emirati Women’s Day, this special edition of our Women in Law series brings together three Emirati colleagues whose professional journeys reflect commitment, confidence and pride in meaningful work. Afraa Alhashmi, Amal Alameri and Mariam Alzarooni contribute to the
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Merline Dsouza, Senior Associate at Alsuwaidi & Company, has been shortlisted for Senior Associate of the Year at the LexisNexis Women in Law Awards 2026. The awards ceremony will take place on 19 November 2026 at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, where the winners will be announced. We thank LexisNexis Middle
Alsuwaidi & Company is pleased to announce that its Managing Partner Mohammed Alsuwaidi has been included in the List of Arbitrators of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Arbitration Centre (OIC-AC), following approval by the Centre’s Board of Directors. The OIC-AC List of Arbitrators comprises distinguished practitioners, academics and experts in international arbitration and dispute resolution. Individuals included in the List may
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A Conversation with Asmaa Nasraldin, Paralegal In the latest feature of our Women in Law series, we speak with Asmaa Nasraldin, Paralegal in the firm’s Abu Dhabi office, about her path into the legal profession, the experiences that have shaped her career, and the perspectives she has gained along the way Could you briefly describe
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Merline Dsouza, Associate at Alsuwaidi & Company, has been recognised as a Lexology Legal Influencer for Q1 2026 in the Future of Legal Services category. The Lexology Legal Influencer programme recognises legal professionals whose published articles have attracted significant readership and engagement on the Lexology platform. Merline’s recognition reflects the impact of her contributions to
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A Conversation with Alivia Alabkal, Associate In the latest feature of our Women in Law series, we speak with Alivia Alabkal, Associate in the firm’s Corporate practice, about her journey in law and the experiences that have shaped her approach to legal practice. Could you briefly describe your current role and area of practice at
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A Conversation with Simran Sharma, Legal Researcher As part of our Women in Law series, we continue our conversations with the women contributing to our legal practice. In this feature, we speak with Simran Sharma, Legal Researcher in the firm’s Corporate and Commercial practice. Could you briefly describe your current role and area of practice
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Alsuwaidi & Company is pleased to share that Mohammed R. Alsuwaidi, Managing Partner, has been featured in the Legal 500 “Interview With” series. In this interview, Managing Partner, Mohammed R. Alsuwaidi discusses the firm’s approach to dispute resolution, client strategy, and key developments in the UAE legal market, as well as the continued growth of
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A Conversation with Merline Dsouza, Senior Associate As part of our Women in Law series, we continue our conversations with the women contributing to our legal practice. In this feature, we speak with Merline Dsouza, Senior Associate in the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice. Could you briefly describe your current role and area of practice at
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White-collar crime represents one of the most sophisticated and consequential forms of criminal activity in contemporary legal systems. In highly developed commercial jurisdictions such as the United Arab Emirates, the implications of financial crime extend beyond individual wrongdoing. It strikes investor confidence, disrupts financial stability, and exposes institutions to reputational harm. The UAE’s position as
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Alsuwaidi & Company recently secured a successful outcome in a criminal case before the UAE courts concerning the application and the interpretation of Article 44 of Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 on Combating Rumours and Cybercrimes. The case addressed the circumstances in which the act of taking a photograph of another person may give
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Check out our latest insight of LexisNexis, authored by our Senior Associate, Rajiv Suri, which elaborates on the criminal liability of Directors under UAE law. Criminal liability of directors under most of the texts of law do not necessarily apply on directors by virtue of their titles but rather on the basis of the abuse
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REDA HEGAZY’s recent contribution to the Gulf News focuses on how to apply for bail in the UAE. AS PUBLISHED IN GULF NEWS Gulf News spoke with legal experts in the UAE to find out details of how a person can apply for bail, what are the implications of being out on bail and what
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