Horizons & Co
Litigation · United Arab Emirates
Adv. Ali Al Zarooni is the founder and managing partner of the firm. Highly regarded in his field and with more than 20 years’ experience, he specialises in litigation and arbitration whilst also advising clients on corporate and commercial matters.
With a proven track record advising clients in dispute matters, Ali has advised some of the UAE’s most prominent companies, organisations and individuals before all levels of the UAE courts and a number of arbitral tribunals. He is often described by clients as ‘a master of his game’ and is ‘highly regarded in the local litigation scene’ (Chambers Global 2019).
Appearing before public prosecutions, police stations, various committees and every level of the UAE courts across all areas of litigation, Ali also has a strong track record of the ratification and nullification of arbitration awards. Ali has also represented his clients and assists international law firms as co-counsel in a number of complex arbitrations before a variety of arbitral tribunals in the UAE. He is also an expert in negations, a qualified arbitrator registered with DIAC and is a licensed Private Notary Public by the Dubai Courts.
Additionally, Ali has vast experience in matters concerning corporate and commercial law. He regularly provides his expert advice on UAE laws to various Government and Semi-Government departments, organisations and individuals.
Areas of Expertise
• Commercial and Civil Litigation
• Arbitration
• Mediation
• Negotiation
• Leasehold and Freehold Laws
• Construction Laws
• Real Estate Laws
• Civil & Criminal Laws
• Labour Laws
• Maritime Laws
• Corporate and Commercial Laws
• Intellectual Property Laws