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Areen Jayousi

Areen Jayousi

Horizons & Co · United Arab Emirates
Horizons & Co
Litigation · United Arab Emirates
Areen Jayousi is a dispute resolution partner, specialising in complex arbitrations, litigations and dispute resolution for high profile construction projects within the MENA region.

With more than a decade of diverse experience, Areen gained his experience in managing commercial disputes through private and in-house legal practice within the Middle East. His particular focus is real estate, property and construction related disputes and has been paramount to the successful resolution of both arbitrations and litigations throughout the firm.

Since joining the firm, Areen has been the lead partner representing a number or high profile clients in prominent and complex US$multi-million cases. He has presented before ICC, DIAC and LCIA tribunals, whilst also regularly being appointed as an arbitrator by DIAC. Additionally, being familiar with both civil and common law legal systems, Areen often provides expert legal advice and opinions to large international law firms regarding UAE law and other details subject matters.

Prior to joining Horizons & Co, Areen headed up the disputes team of a leading real estate developer in the region, Dubai Properties Group. Whilst there, he was responsible for managing several sensitive and high value disputes arising out of incomplete development and infrastructure projects. He is fluent in both English and Arabic and qualified to practice in England and Wales and Jordan.

Throughout his career, Areen has written articles and chapters on dispute resolution and has been published by various textbooks, media publications and websites across the UAE and wider MENA region.

Areas of Expertise
• Civil and Commercial Disputes
• Arbitration
• Litigation
• Mediation
• Cross Jurisdictional Applications
• Corporate & Commercial
• Construction
• Real Estate
• DIFC
• Islamic Finance
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