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Abdullah is a partner in the onshore litigation practice based in our DIFC office in Dubai. 

With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in various types of complex litigation and dispute resolution including insurance and reinsurance, employment, commercial disputes, debt recovery and other areas. He predominately acts on behalf of international clients and corporations including insurance and reinsurance companies, hospitals and medical centers and oil and gas companies. 

 In addition to representing and advising clients during litigation proceedings, Abdullah has successfully concluded settlements on behalf of clients, provided pre-litigation advice and put forth strategies for clients to follow in order to ensure a positive conclusion to a dispute. 

Abdullah excels in understanding international clients’ needs while adapting those needs to the local legal framework. 

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.