Habib Al Mulla & Partners

The countdown is on for Dubai Arbitration Week 2026! We look forward to welcoming you to our afternoon conversation, “East Meets Middle East: Arbitration, Enforcement, and the Asia-Gulf Corridor”, in collaboration with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co and Grant Thornton Bharat LLP. Joining us on the panel: - Amir Alkhaja, Managing Partner, Habib Al Mulla and Partners - Pallavi Shroff, Managing Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co - Dr. Karen Seif, Partner and Head of Arbitration, Habib Al Mulla and Partners - Gaganpreet Puri, Partner, Grant Thornton Bharat LLP - Prakhar Deep, Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co - Payal Manhas, General Counsel, BFL Group 📅 Tuesday, 10 November 2026 📷 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Register herer: habibalmulla.com/dubai-arbit…

Our Managing Partner, Amir Alkhaja, will be speaking at the 6th Annual Fraud, Insolvency, Asset Recovery and Enforcement – Middle East. As part of the session“Building Your Asset Recovery Team – A Candid Conversation,” Amir will share practical insights into building an effective asset recovery team, from navigating the full cycle from fraud to recovery to working with lawyers, funders and litigation finance. 📅 Monday, 9 November 2026 📍 Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai Our network can enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on registration with discount code: FIREMESPK26. Register here: thoughtleaders4.com/tl4-fire…

“I think, there should be more awareness between the arbitral institutions and the judicial committees and more predictability on how these awards are going to be enforced in the future by these judicial institutions.” Speaking at Egypt Arbitration Days 2026, Alia Al Mulla, Partner and Head of Commercial Disputes, highlighted the need for closer alignment between arbitral institutions and the committees.

Today, we proudly raise the UAE flag, celebrating the unity, values and ambition that define our nation. Habib Al Mulla and Partners is proud to be part of the UAE’s journey of progress and achievement.  اليوم، نرفع علم دولة الإمارات عالياً بكل فخر، احتفاءً بوحدتنا وقيمنا وطموحاتنا التي تصنع المستقبل ويفخر مكتب حبيب الملا ومشاركوه بأن يكون جزءاً من مسيرة دولة الإمارات الحافلة بالتقدم والإنجاز #UAEFlagDay Show translation

"The real test is not to get more arbitrations to the centers. I believe, the real test is when two parties with no connection to this region choose Cairo, Dubai, Riyadh or Oman as their seat of arbitration.” - Our Founder, Dr. Habib Al Mulla, speaking at Egypt Arbitration Days 2026. Watch the full video below.

Join us for an insightful breakfast seminar exploring the key Corporate Tax challenges businesses face in today's evolving regulatory environment. Gain practical guidance on managing tax risks arising from restructurings, preparing for FTA audits, building an audit-ready framework, and understanding the distinction between tax risk, aggressive tax planning, and tax evasion. Hear from industry and tax professionals as they share their perspectives on compliance, governance, and navigating the UAE Corporate Tax landscape with confidence. Limited seats available. Register here: habibalmulla.com/restructuri…

Highlights from this morning at the University of Sharjah Career Fair, where our stand was buzzing from the moment the doors opened. We were honoured to welcome H.E. Prof. Esameldin Agamy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah and the University team, who met our Managing Partner, Amir Alkhaja, at the stand. Our team on the ground, Nadim El Jisr, our Knowledge Manager, Mohamed Fouad, our HR manager, and the rest of our HR team, spent the day meeting future lawyers, sharing what life at Habib Al Mulla and Partners looks like and hearing about their ambitions. Thank you to the University of Sharjah for organising a successful event. If you’d like to build your career with us, apply here: habibalmulla.com/the-firm/ca… #UniversityofSharjah

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Operations Manager / Admin Executive in Egypt to support our legal teams and contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of our office. If you have experience in office administration, legal document management, coordinating with courts and government authorities, and thrive in a fast-paced professional environment, we would love to hear from you. Join a team where professionalism, collaboration, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Make your move and apply today on our Careers portal: habibalmulla.com/vacancy/ope…

As part of Dubai Arbitration Week 2026, our Partner, William Prasifka will speak on the first panel of “Dubai’s Year in the Spotlight: The 365-Days Round-Up”, hosted by Singularity Legal in collaboration with Osborne Partners Ltd and ELWI. The panel will cover the key judgments, procedural developments, and emerging trends at the DIFC Courts, and what they mean for litigation strategy, enforcement and cross-border disputes. Joining William at the panel are, · Othmane Saadani, Partner, Bin Sevan Advocates & Legal Consultants · Rodrigo Carè , Senior Counsel, Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants · Obaid Kazmi, Partner, Osborne Partners Moderators · Natasha Kavalakkat, Managing Counsel, Singularity Legal · Sanchit Suri, Managing Counsel, Singularity Legal 📅 Wednesday, 11 November 2026 📍 The Guild, DIFC, Dubai 🕑 2 PM - 7 PM We look forward to seeing you there. Register here: singularitylegal.com/dubais-… #DubaiArbitrationWeek

The countdown is on for Dubai Arbitration Week 2026! We look forward to welcoming you to our afternoon conversation, “East Meets Middle East: Arbitration, Enforcement, and the Asia-Gulf Corridor”, in collaboration with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co and Grant Thornton Bharat LLP. Joining us on the panel: - Amir Alkhaja, Managing Partner, Habib Al Mulla and Partners - Pallavi Shroff, Managing Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co - Dr. Karen Seif, Partner and Head of Arbitration, Habib Al Mulla and Partners - Gaganpreet Puri, Partner, Grant Thornton Bharat LLP - Prakhar Deep, Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co - Payal Manhas, General Counsel, BFL Group 📅 Tuesday, 10 November 2026 🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Waldorf Astoria DIFC, Dubai Register here: habibalmulla.com/dubai-arbit…

We’re pleased to welcome Charlotte Pope-Williams, Barrister at 33 Chambers, to our panel for "The Hormuz Effect: Tribunal Reasoning at the Crossroads of Legal Traditions", held in partnership with Singapore International Arbitration Centre during Dubai Arbitration Week 2026. Thank you to everyone who registered. The response has been overwhelming, and registration for the 9 November session is now closed. If you missed out, join us the following day for "East Meets Middle East: Arbitration, Enforcement, and the Asia-Gulf Corridor", hosted with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co and Grant Thornton Bharat LLP. 📅 Tuesday, 10 November 2026 🕑 2:00 – 4:00 PM 📍 Waldorf Astoria DIFC, Dubai Save your spot here: habibalmulla.com/dubai-arbit… #dubaiarbitrationweek #DAW2026

Marking Turkey’s National Day with warm wishes for continued growth, progress, and prosperity for the nation and its people.

Our Senior Partner Areen Jayousi will be speaking at ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE | TL4FIRE for the 6th Annual Fraud, Insolvency, Asset Recovery and Enforcement – Middle East. As fraud and cross-border recovery matters grow more complex across the region, Areen will share practical insights drawn from his dispute resolution practice. 📅 Monday, 9 November 2026 📍 Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai Our network can enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on registration with discount code: FIREMESPK26. Register here: thoughtleaders4.com/tl4-fire…

Most family businesses are built to succeed. Far fewer are built to last. Our Partner and Head of Family Business Restructuring and Commercial Disputes, Alia Al Mulla, will join the discussion at the Forbes Middle East Family Business Summit, exploring what it takes to turn a successful business into an enduring institution. The session will look at the leadership decisions, governance frameworks, investment strategies, talent development and long-term vision that allow family enterprises to create value across generations. 📅 29 October 2026 🕛 12:20 – 12:40 PM 📍 Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas, Abu Dhabi, UAE Know more about the summit here: forbesmiddleeastevents.com/f… For business queries, feel free to reach out to Alia: habibalmulla.com/contacts/al… #ForbesMiddleEast

The UAE Central Bank's new Regulation No. 1 of 2026 provides important clarification on charitable late-payment undertakings in Islamic financing arrangements, following the Dubai Court of Cassation's landmark judgment prohibiting late-payment interest for Islamic financial institutions. In this article, our lawyers, Partner and Head of Banking and Financial Disputes, Ali Dakhlallah, Senior Associate, Ahmed Al Zaabi, and Associate Omar Mansour examine the interaction between the Regulation and Article 473(1) of the Commercial Transactions Law, the distinction between prohibited interest and charitable contributions, and the implications for Islamic financing agreements and banking disputes in the UAE. Read the full analysis here: habibalmulla.com/uae-central…

When a contract can no longer be performed as intended, the question isn’t only whether there’s a way out. It’s which legal route applies, and how quickly you can act on it. In Episode 2 of The One Thing, William Prasifka, Partner specialising in DIFC and ADGM Litigation, explains how force majeure and the doctrine of frustration operate under DIFC and ADGM law. He also covers the procedural advantages of the DIFC and ADGM Courts, and how businesses under financial strain can use the insolvency frameworks available in both jurisdictions. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/X6okJPVJSaA?si=HYk8… For any legal or business query, get in touch with William: habibalmulla.com/contacts/wi…

This morning, we had the pleasure of bringing together Rabih Tabbara, Matthew Page, and Pay Wen Lee  for a breakfast seminar exploring the practical impact of the UAE’s new Civil Transactions Law on the construction sector. The discussion addressed key developments affecting construction contracts, risk allocation, liability, disputes and enforcement, with a strong focus on the practical considerations for businesses navigating the evolving legal landscape. Thank you to our speakers for sharing their valuable perspectives and to everyone who joined us for an engaging morning of discussion and exchange.

On day two of Dubai Arbitration Week 2026, we are pleased to host an afternoon conversation titled “East Meets Middle East: Arbitration, Enforcement, and the Asia-Gulf Corridor”, in collaboration with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co and Grant Thornton Bharat LLP. Joining us on the panel: - Amir Alkhaja, Managing Partner, Habib Al Mulla and Partners - Pallavi Shroff, Managing Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co - Dr. Karen Seif, Partner and Head of Arbitration, Habib Al Mulla and Partners - Gaganpreet Puri, Partner, Grant Thornton Bharat LLP - Prakhar Deep, Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co 📅 Tuesday, 10 November 2026 🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Waldorf Astoria DIFC, Dubai We look forward to welcoming you. Register here: habibalmulla.com/dubai-arbit… hashtag#DAW2026 hashtag#DubaiArbitrationWeek