Notably, in its judgment on costs, the court acknowledged the relevance of success fee arrangements as a means of facilitating access to justice, stating that “the Letter of Engagement can be seen as a means by which [our client] was able to bring his claim” and that the court “should not disincentivize arrangements that are designed to ensure that litigants are able to commence and prosecute genuine and viable claims”.

The team advising on this case was led by Ahmed Tony (Partner), supported by Youssef Nassar (Senior Associate) and Alia Elraey (Associate).

Commenting on the case, Ahmed Tony said: “This latest success reflects the strength of our common law disputes practice and our firm's commitment to deliver cost-effective, high-quality legal support for clients navigating the region's common law court systems”.

Led by Founding Partner and Group Head of Dispute Resolution, F. John Matouk, our International Dispute Resolution team brings extensive experience in representing clients before the ADGM and DIFC Courts in the UAE. Our team is common law qualified, with F. John Matouk admitted in New York, Ahmed Tony in England and Wales, Youssef Nassar in New York, and Alia Elraey in England and Wales. As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive legal services, we collaborate with specialist barristers to ensure our clients receive the highest quality representation throughout the litigation process.

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