UAE Litigation · Arbitration UAE · DIFC Courts · Commercial Disputes Dubai · Insolvency Restructuring UAE · Legal 500 EMEA 2026
Tier 1. Three individually ranked partners. One of only three firms nationally.
OGH Legal is ranked Tier 1 – UAE Dispute Resolution: Local Litigation in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 guide – the highest tier awarded, and one of only three firms in the UAE to hold it.
The Legal 500 is one of the world’s most authoritative legal directories, with rankings based on feedback from over 300,000 clients worldwide. The 2026 guide describes OGH as a firm that “can be trusted with complex cases” with “deep expertise in UAE court disputes.” Our clients put it more directly:
“Fantastic team. I am not aware of any other disputes-only firm in the UAE. They are hardcore litigators – you do not want them against you.”
Mohamed ElGhatit is recognised as a top-ranked partner, described by Legal 500 EMEA 2026 as “a true star of the market – first class, with a hands-on approach and deep knowledge of UAE law.” He previously was acting head of the UAE disputes practice at a leading international law firm, served as Director and Registrar of the DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre, and has acted as Arab law expert before courts in around the world, including England and Australia. He has sat as arbitrator in more than 40 international cases and advises sovereign wealth funds and government entities across the region.
Sherif Hikal is recognised as “an outstanding practitioner with strong advocacy skills and excellent client service.” He previously headed litigation at two highly regarded local firms before co-founding OGH, has personally tried more than 1,000 UAE court cases, and served on the ad-hoc committee that reviewed UAE banking and insolvency legislation before promulgation, a distinction unique among private practitioners in the UAE.
Dr Suzanne Abdullah is recognised as a Next Generation Partner for her practice across real estate, construction, oil and gas and maritime disputes. She has appeared before more than 300 court-appointed expert panels – a figure that reflects both the technical complexity of her work and her standing as one of the UAE’s most credible advocates in expert-driven proceedings. She holds a PhD in law and co-lectures at the University of Saint Joseph UAE on a course co-developed with Stanford University School of Law.
OGH Legal is one of the GCC’s leading disputes-only law firm. Founded in 2016, every partner and every file is focused exclusively on disputes. We resolve disputes others cannot. The rankings confirm it.
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Polly Lloyd
Director of Marketing & Business Development | OGH Legal
M: +971 52 546 9134
E: polly.lloyd@oghlegal.com
