Chaouki Tabib
Senior Associate
Dispute Resolution
Chaouki Tabib is a multidisciplinary Senior Associate with international experience, Chawki has been a lawyer for more than 30 years at the Tunisian Bar, with a robust legal practice background as well as active participation in the legal community including: President of the Arab Organization of Young Lawyers, President of the National Bar Association of Tunisia, President of the Tunis Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration and President of the National Authority for the Fight against corruption.
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Experience
Chaouki Tabib is a multidisciplinary Senior Associate with international experience, Chawki has been a lawyer for more than 30 years at the Tunisian Bar, with a robust legal practice background as well as active participation in the legal community including: President of the Arab Organization of Young Lawyers, President of the National Bar Association of Tunisia, President of the Tunis Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration and President of the National Authority for the Fight against corruption.
Chaouki has led and organized several seminars and international congresses on various themes relating to his areas of expertise such as business law, arbitration, mediation, and corporate governance. He has also written dozens of articles and publications and participates in the writing of collective works and has been called upon to give courses at the Higher Institute of the Bar and at the Central University of Tunis.
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Background
Chaouki provides support for clients entirely commensurate to their legal and business needs and always provides efficient and responsive assistance.
Areas of expertise:
- Business Law.
- Arbitration.
- Alternative dispute resolution methods.
- Good governance and fight against corruption.
He is fluent in both Arabic and French.
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Ahmed Elaghoury
LEGAL RESEARCHER
Dispute Resolution, Litigation
Ahmed is a legal researcher. He supports advocates and legal executives in the pre-trial process by researching and analysing applicable laws and relevant information necessary to advocates’ casework.
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Dubai
Experience
Ahmed is a legal researcher. He supports advocates and legal executives in the pre-trial process by researching and analysing applicable laws and relevant information necessary to advocates’ casework.
Ahmed worked in Egypt in several offices for almost four years in several disciplines and on various cases of civil, commercial, and criminal, old and recent rent law cases, cases of the State Council and personal status cases.
More recently, Ahmed moved to work in the United Arab Emirates and before joining Alsuwaidi & company, he worked with another local law firm as a legal advisor working on executions, civil, commercial, criminal cases, rent cases, personal status, and labour issues. Ahmed joined Alsuwaidi & Company office in December 2021.
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Background
Ahmed holds an LLB from Alexandria University, Egypt, he also holds a Professional Diploma in Legal. He is a member of the Egyptian Bar Association.
Ahmed is fluent in both English and Arabic.
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Craig Cothill
Senior Associate
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Craig Cothill brings to Alsuwaidi & Company his experience in contentious and non-contentious matters. He started his career as a disputes lawyer gaining experience in real estate, construction, interpretation of contracts, banking, and insurance disputes.
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Craig Cothill brings to Alsuwaidi & Company his experience in contentious and non-contentious matters. He started his career as a disputes lawyer gaining experience in real estate, construction, interpretation of contracts, banking, and insurance disputes. Craig is also an arbitrator in sports law disputes relating to doping violations and has chaired many tribunals in disciplinary matters brought against chartered accountants. He has represented professional sportsmen in disciplinary complaints. He has represented a wide variety of corporate clients in arbitrations and is often advising on enforcing arbitral awards. Craig has advised on strategies in arbitrations before the ICC.
He has gained non contentious international experience by consulting for an international engineering company with corporate and commercial interests in multiple jurisdictions including Australia, Canada, and Germany. To enhance his career as an international lawyer, Craig has joined Alsuwaidi & Company at its Abu Dhabi office where he is working with clients in disputes within the ADGM and Civil Courts. He is also advising an Islamic bank on claims it has in the DIFC.
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Background
Craig holds an LLB and master’s degree in international trade from the Northwest University in South Africa. He has a diploma in intellectual property law and he is qualified as an arbitrator in both sports law (anti-doping disputes) and disciplinary hearings of chartered accountants.
Craig holds memberships with:
- Member of the South African Bar
- World Anti-Doping Authority Arbitrator
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Mamdouh Tawfik
Legal Researcher
Corporate & Commercial
Mamdouh, who is part of our corporate team, has extensive experience in the legal field. His diverse corporate experience encompasses mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, corporate governance, employment, dispute resolution, and working closely with several governmental entities and major companies.
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Dubai
Experience
Mamdouh Has extensive experience in the legal field, who is part of the corporate team. His diverse corporate experience encompasses mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, corporate governance, employment, dispute resolution, and working closely with several governmental entities and major companies.
Prior to joining Alsuwaidi & Company. He held various legal positions across the largest companies in the Gulf. He advises leading organizations and has gained substantial experience in commercial and corporate practice. He also handled contract negotiation and drafted commercial agreements, guidelines, internal policies, and company’s procedures for several clientele
Mamdouh has sound corporate experience in governance and regulatory manners in his previous roles and further served for three years as Chairman of the Control and Investigation committee in one of the holding companies in the Gulf and was selected as a member of a number of select committees such as the Employee Affairs Committee, and the Listing Committee.
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Background
Mamdouh holds an L.L.B from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. He is a Member of Egyptian Bar association with appeal degree registration and appearing before the appellate courts.
Mamdouh is fluent in both Arabic and English.
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Nidal Alsayed
Head of Banking and Islamic Finance
Banking & Islamic Finance
Nidal has deep understanding, and knowledge of the UAE banking laws and regulations and extensive in-depth knowledge on Islamic Sharia’ compliant banking products and transactions.
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Experience
Nidal has deep understanding, and knowledge of the UAE banking laws and regulations and extensive in-depth knowledge on Islamic Sharia’ compliant banking products and transactions.
After working for a law firm in Abu Dhabi, Nidal joined the banking sector in the UAE in 1999 as in-house lawyer and held senior positions in two prominent Abu Dhabi based banks as well as Abu Dhabi based investment company.
Nidal is specialised in Islamic banking and finance and has over two decades of solid experience in Sharia’ compliant products and transactions and witnessed the progress and development of Islamic banking in the UAE as in-house counsel. He worked closely with highly recognized Sharia’ scholars, Sharia’ boards and banking experts on the development of a wide range of products that were introduced to the Islamic banking market in the UAE for the first time. He advised on a diverse range of Sharia’ compliant products and transactions utilizing a blend of knowledge and practical experience. Nidal’s areas of expertise include Islamic finance, Trade finance, Asset finance, Islamic bi-lateral and syndicated transactions, Product documentation, Security documentation, Sukuk and Regulatory.
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Background
Nidal holds a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from the University of London, Master of Laws (LLM) degree from the University of Khartoum and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Khartoum.
Nidal is a member of Sudanese Lawyers Association
He is fluent in both English and Arabic.
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Hany Hassan
LEGAL RESEARCHER
Dispute Resolution, Litigation
Hany is a legal researcher. He supports advocates and legal executives in the pre-trial process by researching and analyzing applicable laws and relevant information necessary to advocates' casework.
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Dubai
Experience
Hany is a legal researcher. He supports advocates and legal executives in the pre-trial process by researching and analyzing applicable laws and relevant information necessary to advocates' casework.
He is extremely effective at reviewing complex criminal cases. He also supports advocates in various high-profile cases, including but not limited to cybercrimes, breach of trust, fraud, defamation, discredit, and money laundering crimes, and INTERPOL requests, either to list the opponent in the red Notice or to remove the clients thereof.
Before joining Alsuwaidi & company, Hany was one of the internal investigation team in a reputed multinational gold mine company in Egypt, his experience enables him to handle many workplace crimes, incidents, and accidents including without limitation misconduct, misusing company data and property, embezzlement, and workplace injuries incidents.
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Background
Hany holds an LLB from Alexandria University, Egypt, he also holds a Professional Diploma in Legal & UN Translation from The American University in Cairo, Egypt. He is a member of the Egyptian Bar Association.
Hany is fluent in both English and Arabic.
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Rajiv Suri
Senior Associate
Intellectual Property & Corporate
Rajiv is one of the leading expert lawyers with over 28 years of experience specializing in the field of Intellectual Property laws, Commercial laws, and Contracts. He qualified as a lawyer in 1994 after obtaining degree in law and since then has practiced as an Advocate.
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Dubai
Experience
Rajiv is one of the leading expert lawyers with over 28 years of experience specializing in the field of Intellectual Property laws, Commercial laws, and Contracts. He qualified as a lawyer in 1994 after obtaining degree in law and since then has practiced as an Advocate.
His expertise lies at handling both contentious and non-contentious issues. Rajiv advises clients on strategies involving a wide range of intellectual property matters and has been involved in managing corporate portfolios across various industries.
He has also dealt extensively in drafting and vetting varied form of commercial agreements/contracts, technical knowhow agreement, licensing issues including third party/vendor contracts, non-disclosure agreement, manufacturing of goods agreement, business development and service agreement, brand acquisition and agreement, assignment deed/s.
He has been an author/co-author of articles relating to intellectual property issues for some of the leading legal publications. He has been a speaker at webinars/round table/s on issues relating to intellectual property rights.
His name appears in whoswholegal.com (WWL) 2008, as a ranked prosecution lawyer in Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) 2019, in the list of World’s Leading Trademarks professionals by World Trademarks Review (WTR) for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022 and in the list of IP experts compiled by AsiaIP for the years 2021 and 2022.
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Background
Rajiv has an extensive legal experience of 28 years working in multiple jurisdictions in India and the UAE. He has successfully handled wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters involving IP and Commercial laws. He has attended various international conferences and been a speaker at international and national events. Rajiv has been assessed as a ranked lawyer by few of the reputed international legal publications. Rajiv obtained degrees in Science and Law from Delhi University, India. He is a member of the Bar Council of Delhi, India. Rajiv is fluent in English and Hindi.
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Mohamed Elmasry
Associate
Dispute Resolution
Mohamed joined Alsuwaidi & Company’s Dubai office as an associate in 2019. His strong commercial background gives Mohamed a distinctive edge in his handling of clients’ disputes. He has built a strong reputation in achieving successful outcomes for clients engaged in employment, rental, real estate, commercial and construction dispute matters.
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Mohamed joined Alsuwaidi & Company’s Dubai office as an associate in 2019. His strong commercial background gives Mohamed a distinctive edge in his handling of clients’ disputes. He has built a strong reputation in achieving successful outcomes for clients engaged in employment, rental, real estate, commercial and construction dispute matters.
Mohamed’s clients include regional, international, and local companies operating across all sectors including, aviation, technology, oil and gas, retail, construction, and real estate development.
Mohamed has a natural instinct and takes a measured approach to creatively overcomes hurdles in pursuit of his clients’ interest. He takes the time to understand his clients’ business so that the solutions he offers, ensure his clients come out on top.
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Background
Mohamed has a rooted background in civil and commercial law having begun his career at the prestigious Shalakany law firm in Egypt. He has experience of inhouse counsel having joined Alexandria Petroleum Maintenance Company in Egypt, a public company, exclusively dealing in oil and gas transactions such as drafting sub-contract agreements, SPA’s, maintenance contracts and crude oil transportation agreements.
Mohamed holds an LLB from Alexandria University, Egypt and is a member of the Egyptian Bar Association.
Mohamed is fluent in English and Arabic
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Wael Deyab
Associate
Dispute Resolution
With over 10 years’ experience Wael has represented a wide range of regional and international clients and successfully handled complex civil and commercial litigation cases related to employment disputes, construction disputes, as well as real estate disputes.
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With over 10 years’ experience Wael has represented a wide range of regional and international clients and successfully handled complex civil and commercial litigation cases related to employment disputes, construction disputes, as well as real estate disputes.
Wael is registered with the Dubai Land Department as Real Estate Lawyer and has extensive experience with commercial claims related to construction and real estate projects and provides practical and commercial advice to all his clients.
Wael advises on the full range of employment law issues for both the employer and employees. He has recently handled more than 50 employment cases on behalf of a world known aviation company and achieved a 100% success rate.
Wael has frequently gained recognition from clients who have commented on his innovative approach to their disputes. He has a strong instinct on how to strategically win his cases and is known for his creative and out of the box thinking.
Wael is a firm believer and doer of client service. He makes himself available to his clients and provides them with an additional comfort layer.
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Background
On graduating from Menofia University, Egypt in 2007 and MA in General Law in 2009, Wael has worked extensively in Law in Egypt and in Dubai.
Wael is fluent in both Arabic and English.
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Mohammad A. Fadaaq
Associate
Dispute Resolution, Litigation
Mohammad's academic background is rooted in legal studies, having earned an LL. B (Bachelor of Laws) and a master's degree in international business law from Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. Equipped with a solid foundation in law, he embarked on his professional journey by joining Alsuwaidi & Company as a graduate in 2019.
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Mohammad's academic background is rooted in legal studies, having earned an LL. B (Bachelor of Laws) and a master's degree in international business law from Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. Equipped with a solid foundation in law, he embarked on his professional journey by joining Alsuwaidi & Company as a graduate in 2019.
With his keen attention to detail and analytical skills, Mohammad ensures the accuracy and effectiveness of legal documents by meticulously examining and refining them. Additionally, his commitment to staying up to date with the latest legal developments allows him to provide valuable insights and contribute to the strategic decision-making process within the firm.
Mohammad’s dedication to his work, coupled with his passion for the legal field, positions him as a valuable asset to the Alsuwaidi & Company team. Through his continuous growth and involvement in diverse legal matters, he aspires to make meaningful contributions to the field of law and further enhance his expertise in dispute resolution.
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Background
Mohammad obtained a Bachelors of Law from Sorbonne University in 2019, and is currently enrolled at the Sorbonne University 2021, working towards a Masters in International Business Law.
Mohammad completed several internships at international firms, governmental entities before joining Alsuwaidi & Company. He is fluent in Arabic, English, French, Turkish, and Spanish.
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Afraa Alhashmi
Advocate
Dispute Resolution, Litigation
Afraa Alhashmi is a UAE National Lawyer and is licensed to practice before the UAE Courts. Afraa trained with Alsuwaidi & Company and officially joined the firm in 2021 as an Advocate.
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Dubai
Experience
Afraa is a UAE National Lawyer and licensed to practice before all Courts in the UAE. After training with Alsuwaidi & Company, she qualified in 2021 and joined our dispute resolution team for local litigation.
Her experience to date includes, commercial and labor disputes. Her sector specialisms include construction, employment, and rental disputes.
Afraa is very passionate about her role as a lawyer and enjoys working with clients to reach favorable judgments. She is steadfast in ensuring client rights are claimed and protected. Afraa is active in pro bono work.
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Background
Afraa obtained a first class honors Bachelor of Laws from Amman University in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. First Class Honors for the Bar Admission Examinations in the Northern Emirates.
She is Licensed as qualified lawyer from the Judicial Department and Ministry of Justice. Afraa is fluent in both English and Arabic.
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Rohan Smith
Legal Researcher
Civil and Commercial Litigation
Rohan is a common law qualified dispute resolution lawyer. His experience to date is a repertoire of different legal cases such as employment, construction general commercial disputes, and various execution processes.
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Dubai
Experience
Rohan is a common law qualified dispute resolution lawyer. His experience to date is a repertoire of different legal cases such as Employment, Construction general commercial disputes, and various execution processes.
Rohan assists Senior Legal Associates in civil and commercial litigation and matters, as well as providing general administrative support. He drafts and reviews legal contracts, communications, and ancillary documentation, prepares legal opinions on various commercial contracts and conducts legal and documentary research, inventory and indexing for newly acquired as well as on-going cases and all other work-related aspects within the team. Rohan prepares incorporation documents such as PoA, ToE, MoA/AoA, LOI, Legal notices, and proposals, as well as opens and maintains new case files.
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Background
Rohan has a Masters in Law (LLM) from Northumbria University, UK.
Rohan is fluent in English and Farsi.
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Ibrahim Jarjoura
Associate
Civil and Commercial Litigation
Ibrahim Jarjoura has over 8 years experience representing client interests in civil. commercial, employment, and rental disputes. He operates across sector and is a member of the Insurance sector group.
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Abu Dhabi
Experience
Ibrahim Jarjoura has over 8 years experience representing client interests in civil. commercial, employment, and rental disputes. He operates across sector and is a member of the Insurance sector group.
Ibrahim handles all insurance litigation matters related medical malpractice, property all risks, fire, cars, marine hull, land and marine cargo, workmen’s compensation against work injuries, construction, contractor’s all risk, and all the related claims concerning the insurance premiums. He also handles disputes related to commercial, employment and rental matters.
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Ibrahim has a Bachelor of Law (LLB) from the Damascus University Faculty of Law and is a member of the Syrian Bar Association, Damascus Branch.
Ibrahim is fluent in Arabic and English, and has intermediate competency in French and basic Greek.
Prior to joining Alsuwaidi & Company, Ibrahim was a legal consultant for a leading commercial bank. He represented the banks before courts and government, and negotiated and drafted legal documents and contracts. He oversaw the insolvency cases of the bank’s clients, and assisted bank managers in compliance and custody matters. He further supervised external bank lawyers and administered legal training workshops as a certified legal trainer.
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Ghassan Hidar
Associate
Civil and Commercial Litigation
Ghassan has been with Alsuwaidi & Company for over 20 years. During that time, he has handled commercial and employment dispute matters and criminal litigation. Ghassan’s defends clients operating across industry sector; including, aviation, healthcare, insurance and construction companies.
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Office
Ajman
Experience
Ghassan has been with Alsuwaidi & Company for over 20 years. During that time, he has handled commercial and employment dispute matters and criminal litigation. Ghassan’s defends clients operating across industry sector; including, aviation, healthcare, insurance and construction companies.
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Background
Ghassan has an LLB from the University of Damascus, and is fluent in both Arabic, English.
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Vida Grace Serrano
Senior Associate
Corporate and Commercial, Employment and Real Estate
Vida advises clients across oil and gas, real estate, financial services, family businesses and multinationals on a range of matters including corporate, labour and employment, criminal and litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution.
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Office
Dubai
Experience
Vida has been with Alsuwaidi & Company for over 8 years. During this time, she has established herself as a reliable, impactful corporate lawyer having advised clients across oil and gas, real estate, financial services, family businesses and multinationals on a range of matters including corporate, labor and employment, criminal and litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution.
Vida has benefited from cross border experience having worked and trained in the United States, the Middle East and Asia. She provides effective, bespoke legal advice and is able to support to clients of the firm based in the UAE or aboard.
Vida brings international experience working with a range of clients from real estate, oil and gas, financial services, regional family offices, large multinationals and private individuals.
Her legal expertise, a result of legal practice and training in the United States, the Middle East and Asia, allows her to provide effective, bespoke legal advice and support to our clients whether here in the UAE or abroad.
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Background
Vida attended the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York, USA where she obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) and was awarded the Dean’s Merit Scholarship. She further obtained Bachelor of Laws from the San Beda College (College of Law), in Manilla and was admitted to the Philippine Bar, and was placed in top 5% of newly admitted lawyers.
Vida holds an undergraduate degree, BSc in Business Management, Graduated with Honors from De La Salle University, Manilla Philippines and attended the Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on a student exchange program.
Vida is fluent in both English, and Tagalog.
Vida is a member of the 40 Young Practitioners Group, Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC 40).
Testimonials
Christopher H.Young,Chief Financial Officer,First Pacific Company, HK. “I worked closely with Vida on a complex and difficult investment dispute.In a very short period of time she developed a creative solution that was acceptable to all parties involved. Vida’s critical analysis and insightful were key to the successful resolution of what could have been a very lengthy and costly dispute.”
Caroline Levy, Adjunct Professor of Law, Yeshiva University - Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. "Vida Grace is highly professional. At every turn, she uses her impressive research and writing skills to become a passionate advocate."
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Fuad Attyeh
Senior Associate
Dispute Resolution, Litigation
Fuad advises clients on legal matters related to civil, commercial, labour and intellectual property. He is also engaged in dispute resolutions and provide advice on various commercial employment and IP related matters.
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Office
Dubai
Experience
Fuad has vast experience of advising clients on various legal matters related to civil, commercial, labor and intellectual property. He is also engaged in dispute resolutions and provide advice on various commercial employment and IP issues.
Fuad has represented and advised clients such as Casio Computer Company Ltd, Panasonic Corp., Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken Gmbh, Eaton Corporation in various legal matters.
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