Managing Partner of Global Advocates, Dubai

Mr. Ali Al Hashimi is a UAE National and is licensed to appear before all UAE Courts as well as the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) Courts. Mr. Al Hashimi received his Bachelor of Law degree from the Dubai Police College while concurrently working for the Dubai Police. He obtained his Master of LLM Degree from Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. specializing in International Banking and Securities Law.

Mr. Al Hashimi possesses a deep understanding of the financial markets and sectors in the Gulf region and also understands how the interplay of global financial markets can affect business transactions in the UAE. His experience includes over 21 years of high stake commercial litigation and legal consultation acting on behalf of high profile local and international clients.

Mr. Al Hashimi is also a member of the DIFCA Legislation Committee (LegCo). Sits as an Arbitrator in different Arbitration proceedings whether Ad Hoc or Institutions. Also is often asked to act as a legal expert in Arbitrations and before the Courts. Was an ex-member of the Arbitration Tribunal of the Appeal and Cassation stages of the UAE Football Association. Mr. Al Hashimi is fluent in Arabic, English and Hindi.

Mr. Al Hashimi’ s areas of specialization includes: Civil & Commercial Litigations, Banking and Securities, Commercial/Corporate Transactions, Real Estate Disputes & Transactions, and Arbitration.