Awn Aburumman
Awn Aburumman
Associate
Corporate & Commercial
Awn advises on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters across a range of industries in the UAE. His work includes contract negotiation, compliance guidance and company structuring, with particular experience in matters involving ADGM and other UAE free zones. He works closely with clients to deliver legal solutions that are commercially sound and aligned with applicable regulatory frameworks.
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Abu Dhabi
Experience
Awn advises on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters across a range of industries in the UAE. His work includes contract negotiation, compliance guidance and company structuring, with particular experience in matters involving ADGM and other UAE free zones. He works closely with clients to deliver legal solutions that are commercially sound and aligned with applicable regulatory frameworks.
He regularly supports SMEs, multinational companies and financial institutions on a range of matters including business setup, restructuring, and ongoing regulatory advisory. His approach is clear and practical, aimed at helping clients navigate legal requirements within both mainland and free zone frameworks while supporting their broader commercial objectives.
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Background
Awn holds an LLM in International Commercial Law from the University of Kent, United Kingdom, and an LLB from Amman Ahliyyeh University, Jordan. A licensed lawyer with the Jordanian Bar Association and a current SQE candidate for qualification in England and Wales. Fluent in Arabic and English.
Awn holds membership with Jordanian Bar Association.
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Ali Alraeesi
Ali Alraeesi
Partner
Dispute Resolution, Litigation
Ali Alraeesi is a Partner at Alsuwaidi & Company. He is experienced in Civil Law, Commercial Law and Criminal Law, representing client’s interests before all levels of the UAE courts.
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Office
Dubai
Experience
Ali Alraeesi is a Partner at Alsuwaidi & Company. He has significant experience in all major areas of law and practice in the UAE, including Criminal Law, Civil, Commercial Law, and, representing clients’ interests before all levels of the UAE courts.
As an Emirati lawyer, with vast years of experience in litigation and dispute resolution in the UAE, Ali has full rights of audience before the UAE Courts. He represents a range of domestic and international clients which include large conglomerates, small to medium sized companies as well as prominent business individuals in contentious matters.
Ali has developed extensive expertise in handling cases relative to extradition, Interpol, financial crimes, cybercrimes, fraud, forgery, breach of trust, anti-money laundering, bounced cheques, defamation, medical negligence, insurance as well as criminal matters arising from infringing intellectual property rights.
Ali has an impressive track record and has successfully defended government and semi-government entities in a number of court cases and achieved settlements. He regularly advises clients in other types of litigation, including intellectual property, corporate and personal status disputes.
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ندوة حول قانون تنظيم علاقات العمل بالتعاون مع غرفة تجارة وصناعة عجمان
بالتعاون مع غرفة تجارة وصناعة عجمان سيقيم مكتب السويدي ومشاركوه...
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Background
Ali obtained a Bachelors of Law (LLB) from Dubai Police Academy. He is fluent in both Arabic and English.
Testimonials
Legal 500 2020: “Mohammed Alsuwaidi and Ali Alraessi, both of whom are locally qualified with rights of audience, are key contacts in the team.“
Legal 500, 2021 refers to Ali as a ”key lawyer” of the firm.
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Mohammed R Alsuwaidi
Mohammed R Alsuwaidi
Managing Partner
Dispute Resolution, Litigation and Arbitration
Mohammed Alsuwaidi is Founding and Managing Partner of Alsuwaidi & Company. He is a dispute resolution lawyer specialising in arbitration. He has been appointed as an arbitrator on more than 100 arbitrations to date; and is also called upon as a UAE law expert on international arbitrations.
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Office
Abu Dhabi
Experience
Mohammed Alsuwaidi is Founding and Managing Partner of Alsuwaidi & Company. Prior to founding Alsuwaidi & Company, Mohammed was the Head of Legal at Emirates General Petroleum Corporation. Over the past two decades, Mohammed has carved an enviable arbitration practice, supporting reputable names in the GCC and beyond.
Mohammed’s career is firmly rooted in the UAE. He is a prominent and learned professional in UAE law and has been called upon as a UAE law expert on numerous international arbitrations. To date, he has been appointed as an arbitrator on more than 80 arbitrations.
His commitment to the legal industry has been strong throughout his career. He was Vice Chairman of the Jurist Association in the UAE, was President of the Organization of Young Arab Lawyers, Deputy Chairman of the UAE Jurists Association and a former Board Member of the Human Rights Association in the UAE.
Today, Mohammed holds numerous memberships with established, international arbitration associations, and he is a licensed arbitrator in the International Islamic Centre for Reconciliation and Arbitration. He is highly networked and holds various offices which include, Vice President of Dubai Swiss Business Council, Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of Ajman Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre (Ajman Chamber of Commerce).
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Background
Mohammed holds a Masters of Laws (LLM) from Boston University; and a Bachelors of Law (LLB) from the UAE University. He was admitted to all Courts of the UAE in 1986 and founded Alsuwaidi and Company in 1996. Mohammed is fluent in both Arabic and English.
Mohammed holds membership with:
- Commission/Beijing International Arbitration Centre on the Eight Panel of Arbitrators
- The Steering Committee of ICC – UAE – Commission on Arbitration
- The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) UAE branch
- The Islamic Lawyers Association, Arbitration Council in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- The Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA)
- The UAE Bar Association, the American Bar Association
- The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)
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Nazanin Farahani
Nazanin Farahani
Paralegal
Dispute Resolution
Nazanin is a key member of Alsuwaidi & Company’s legal team, specialising in Employment Law and Commercial Disputes. With a solid background in real estate, corporate, and immigration law, she brings a well-rounded legal perspective to her practice in the UAE.
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Office
Dubai
Experience
Nazanin is a key member of Alsuwaidi & Company’s legal team, specialising in Employment Law and Commercial Disputes. With a solid background in real estate, corporate, and immigration law, she brings a well-rounded legal perspective to her practice in the UAE.
Since joining the firm, Nazanin has played a vital role in advising clients on complex employment matters and commercial disputes, further strengthening the firm’s reputation for strategic legal solutions. Prior to moving to the UAE, she gained experience working with leading Canadian law firms, including Miller Thomson LLP and Torchwood Law. A licensed Paralegal in Ontario, Canada, she leverages her international legal training to deliver comprehensive counsel to clients in the UAE.
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Background
Paralegal (CDI College)
Immigration Consultant (CDI College)
Nazanin is fluent in English, Farsi, and Turkish.
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Mohamed Alhammadi
Mohamed Alhammadi
Advocate
Dispute Resolution
Mohamed is a UAE National lawyer with extensive experience in legal and regulatory matters. He began his career in the armed forces before moving into law, where he held senior roles at Sharjah Municipality, including Director of Contracts and Procurement Management, Director of Rental Regulation and Dispute Resolution Management, and Legal Affairs Expert.
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Office
Ajman
Experience
Mohamed is a UAE National lawyer with extensive experience in legal and regulatory matters. He began his career in the armed forces before moving into law, where he held senior roles at Sharjah Municipality, including Director of Contracts and Procurement Management, Director of Rental Regulation and Dispute Resolution Management, and Legal Affairs Expert.
He has a strong understanding of UAE laws and regulations, with particular experience in legal drafting, litigation, and dispute resolution. Mohamed is committed to providing clear and practical legal advice, helping clients navigate complex legal issues effectively.
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Background
Mohamed holds a bachelor’s degree in law from Dubai Police Academy
He is fluent in both Arabic and English.
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Dispute Resolution
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Litigation
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Insurance Disputes
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Commercial Disputes
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Construction Disputes
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Criminal & Civil
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Mohamed Elimam
Mohamed Elimam
Associate
Dispute Resolution
Mohamed Elimam is an Associate at Alsuwaidi & Company, bringing over 20 years of extensive legal expertise. His career encompasses significant roles in various prestigious firms, where he has handled complex litigation and arbitration cases. Before joining Alsuwaidi & Company, Mohamed held senior positions at other prominent law firms in the UAE.
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Office
Dubai
Experience
Mohamed Elimam is an Associate at Alsuwaidi & Company, bringing over 20 years of extensive legal expertise. His career encompasses significant roles in various prestigious firms, where he has handled complex litigation and arbitration cases. Before joining Alsuwaidi & Company, Mohamed held senior positions at other prominent law firms in the UAE.
During his career, Mohamed successfully led numerous high-stake legal battles, providing strategic counsel and representation in areas such as civil, criminal, commercial, and maritime litigation.
His extensive experience also includes acting as an arbitrator and legal advisor in regional arbitration cases, demonstrating his skill in contract negotiation, drafting, and review, as well as his expertise in employment disputes, labor regulations, real estate registration, tenancy issues, and commercial transactions, including bankruptcy and corporate law.
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ندوة علمية من خلال الانترنت حول موضوع : المحاماة والرقمنة تحديات وآفاق
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Legal 500-Dispute Yearbook 2022
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Background
Mohamed holds a master’s degree in law, a Diploma of Public Law, and a Diploma of Criminal Law from Mansoura University, Egypt. He is a member of the Egypt Bar Association and is listed as a Legal Consultant in the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department. He is fluent in both Arabic and English.
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