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Asim is a Partner and the Head of the Litigation Department, based in our Dubai office. Asim has vast knowledge of legal systems in the GCC and MEA regions, and specifically a vast experience of both the UAE and Sudanese Court systems and their applicable laws. He provides succinct, pragmatic, and commercial legal advice to his clients and delivers clear-cut solutions to their problems. His expertise spans real estate, commercial, finance, bankruptcy, maritime, and telecommunications matters. 

As the head of litigation, Asim supervises and manages a huge team of lawyers specializing in multiple areas of expertise such as employment, Insurance, rental, construction and family law. 

Asim’s valid and incisive arguments raised before the UAE Courts have been instrumental in the implementation of legal principles and doctrines, most of which were ultimately elevated to court precedents binding on lower courts and generating practicable convention within the domestic litigation community. Asim regularly handles arbitrations and acts for clients in the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) in addition to other forums of alternative dispute resolution. 

Practicing since 1991 across international borders, Asim has rights of audience before the superior and lower courts in Sudan. In addition to this, he is licensed by the Chief of Justice in Sudan to act as a Commissioner for Oaths, drafting contracts and agreements, authenticating and attesting the execution of documents and signatures and administering oaths. 

Asim moved to the GCC region in order to diversify his litigation experience before the GCC courts, exposing him to the rare versatility that comes with representing multinational and local clients through a well-honed bilingual Arabic-English fluency. 

With a wealth of experience in the legal field, Asim has established himself as a formidable force in the UAE’s legal landscape.

Asma Siddiqui is a Senior Associate in the Disputes and Litigation Department at BSA LAW’s Dubai office. With a legal career spanning over a decade, Asma is a seasoned dispute resolution lawyer with a strong track record across a broad spectrum of contentious matters, with a core focus on civil, commercial, employment, real estate, rental, and personal status cases. 

She is adept at handling cases through litigation, arbitration, mediation, and negotiated settlements. Asma places strong emphasis on dispute prevention and early resolution, ensuring favorable outcomes while minimizing risk and disruption for clients. Her strategic and practical advice is underpinned by a deep understanding of the UAE legal framework and court systems. 

Known for her tactical thinking and meticulous case preparation, Asma works collaboratively with individuals and businesses to anticipate disputes and minimize exposure, while ensuring legal strategies align with broader business or personal interests. 

Bassel is a senior associate with our onshore litigation department, based in our DIFC office. 

Bassel he has handled various types of complex litigation disputes pertaining to civil and commercial matters, such as complex shareholder disputes subject to minority and majority rights, arbitrary use of rights, fictitious dividend distribution, real estate and bankruptcy. 

His areas of specialism are predominantly corporate, commercial and civil litigation and real estate. 

His broad experience in handling cases before the courts and conducting legal research on laws and precedents constitute an important factor while negotiating and drafting settlements in a way that serves client interests and mitigates risk. He also handles complex bankruptcy matters. 

Bassel previously gained invaluable experience advising on property development in Lebanon and UAE, consulting with developers, sellers, and buyers on different real estate transactions and legal provisions. 

He graduated from Sagesse University in Beirut and obtained his Master of Advanced Studies in comparative law.

Dana is a member of the firm’s Litigation department. She holds a First-Class Honours degree in Law from the University of Bristol. With a strong foundation in legal research and case management, Dana plays a key role in supporting complex litigation and arbitration matters across a variety of industries. 

Dana handles a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including contractor disputes, partnership and shareholder disputes, joint venture disputes, and debt recovery and collection. She is also involved in labour claims, rental disputes, and real estate claims. 

In addition, Dana supports state-investor and commercial arbitration proceedings. She has a keen interest in international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution and is committed to helping clients navigate intricate legal disputes effectively.

Racha is a member of the Litigation department at BSA LAW, assisting on a range of complex commercial, construction and contractual disputes. She is currently studying the Legal Practice Course (LPC) part-time with the University of Law in London and holds an LL.B. (Hons) from the University of Southampton. 

Her work includes legal research, drafting memoranda, liaising with clients and supporting the team with litigation strategy. She has a strong interest in dispute resolution and is committed to developing a deep understanding of both UAE and international legal frameworks. 

Before joining BSA LAW, Racha gained valuable experience at the Financial Ombudsman Service and at law firms in both London and Dubai, working on case preparation, client support and contract drafting. She is multilingual and aims to further develop her career in dispute resolution and corporate law. 

Nadim is the regional head of our TMT and FinTech practices based in our DIFC office in Dubai. He has been advising technology and media companies in the region for the last 6 years and has been part of several successful transactional matters in the industry.

Nadim also advises fintech companies and on crypto related projects for a number of years along, both at the start-up level but also for more established entities looking to comply with local and regional regulations

Nadim publishes articles on various TMT related matters and contributes to public forums related to tech, crypto and fintech.

Fluent in English, French and Arabic, Nadim holds a JD degree from the Hofstra University School of Law and is admitted to practice in New York and in Dubai.

Hala is a senior associate within the TMT department, with a primary focus on data privacy, fintech and telecom regulatory compliance and technology agreements.

With a blend of experience in both private practice and in-house roles, Hala delivers tailored legal counsel to clients, prioritizing their strategic objectives, risk management, and business needs.

Hala specializes in providing regulatory guidance in tech, fintech and telecom sectors, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory landscapes. Hala also has a track record of advising clients operating in highly regulated industries such as finance and health on their data privacy operations by adopting a comparative approach to GDPR principles.

Prior to joining BSA, Hala held a position as an in-house legal counsel at a leading media representation company in Dubai and a prominent news channel and its digital platforms.

Marina is an associate within the TMT department with a primary focus on media, fintech and data privacy matters.

Her understanding of the intersection between law and technology, allows her to offer tailored and strategic advice that addresses local and global trends as well as addressing the nuances of the local regulatory landscape.

Marina advises local and international entities involved in technology and media including e-commerce platforms, media content producers and regulated financial platforms. Her expertise also extends to advising on consumer protection, advertising guidelines and data protection legislation.

Shaaban is a partner in the firms’ litigation practice, based at our DIFC office in Dubai.

Bringing over three decades of experience since beginning his legal career in 1991. His expertise spans a broad spectrum of litigation with specialized knowledge in areas such as construction & infrastructure, insurance and reinsurance, debt recovery, maritime law, commercial disputes, contracts, civil disputes and real estate litigation.

Shaaban’s clientele includes international corporations from various industries, such as multinational enterprises, real estate developers, insurance and reinsurance firms, and oil and gas companies. His practice is not only focused on representing clients in litigation but also on devising strategic pre-litigation advice that paves the way for favourable outcomes. Known for his pragmatic approach, Shaaban has an impressive track record in concluding settlements that meet his clients’ objectives efficiently and effectively.

His proactive counsel extends to dispute prevention, helping clients navigate complex legal frameworks and mitigate risk, ensuring a clear path towards dispute resolution.

As a senior figure at BSA Law, Shaaban plays a pivotal role in the firm’s litigation strategy and is known for his mentorship of younger lawyers, helping to foster the next generation of legal talent.

He is highly regarded for his client-centric approach, building long-term relationships by deeply understanding each client’s unique business needs and delivering tailored legal solutions.

His deep understanding of civil, finance, commercial law, and contractual disputes ensures that his clients are always well-positioned for success.

Shamma is an Emirati lawyer licensed in the federal and local courts of the UAE.

She is a member of the advocacy and litigation teams, based in the firms’ Dubai office.

Shamma graduated from the University of Sharjah with distinction with honors, and is currently in the process of discussing her master’s thesis, which is entitled “Legislative means to confront cybercrime against security information systems and artificial intelligence techniques in the UAE legislation: A comparative study”.

Shamma has experience in various areas of litigation, and represents our clients in the federal and local courts. She has extensive experience in the field of criminal cases and procedures for the police station, public prosecution and courts, and has expertise in the maritime field. Shamma has extensive experience with giving lectures at seminars, conferences, and universities. She recently took part in the firms’ highly successful Mock Trial event.

Hassan is a senior associate within the firms’ litigation department based in the DIFC.

With over eighteen years of post-qualification experience, he has extensive working knowledge in various areas of litigation in the UAE, including drafting a diverse range submissions, including legal opinions and legal memos, across the three tiers of litigation.

His main areas of expertise lies in high profile dispute resolution matters across real estate, rental, employment, construction, civil, commercial, sharia law and criminal matters.

Hassan is a member of the Egypt Bar Association and a member of the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department (DLAD).