Ali is one of the founders of HNS Legal and Managing Partner of the Dubai office in association with Al Naqbi & Partners, overseeing the full-service legal practice in the UAE.
A distinguished legal professional with extensive expertise and a practice encompassing Civil, Contract and Corporate Law, Dispute Resolution, Litigation and Arbitration, he has handled high-stakes legal disputes covering areas including debt restructuring, asset recovery, fraud, IP law, and a wide range of corporate and transactional matters. He adeptly facilitates market-entry strategies and supports
foreign direct investments, often preemptively addressing potential legal conflicts.
A key figure in HNS Legal’s international expansion, Ali plays a crucial role in forming strategic partnerships and strengthening the firm’s regional presence, particularly in enhancing its international litigation practice.
Education
• LL.M., University College London, Chevening Scholar, UK
• Master’s Degree in International Business and European Law, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, France
• Bachelor of Laws, Université Saint-Joseph, Lebanon
Qualifications
• Member at the Beirut Bar Association
• Member at the International Bar Association
• Qualified Legal Consultant in the UAE
Languages
• Arabic, English, French
Expertise
• International Transactions & Cross-Border Investments
• Civil Litigation
• Litigation & Arbitration
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Banking, Finance & Capital Markets
• Corporate & Financial Restructuring
• Corporate Governance
• Construction & Real Estate Investments
• IP Law
• Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)
• Agency & Distribution