Hourani expands Dispute Resolution practice with appointment of new partner

Hourani announced that it has hired Mohamed Abdelrehiem as a partner in its Dispute Resolution practice. Based in the firm’s Dubai office, Abdelrehiem brings extensive experience in both local and international disputes. He joins along with his litigation team, further strengthening Hourani’s dispute resolution offering.

With over 15 years of experience across the UK, Europe, the US, and the Middle East, Abdelrehiem brings a wealth of expertise in complex litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution, having represented clients in high-value disputes before the UAE courts and major international arbitration forums including the ICC, LCIA, DIAC, and ICSID. His expertise spans sectors such as construction, real estate, financial services, hospitality, and white-collar crime.

Prior to joining Hourani, Abdelrehiem served as a partner and head of dispute resolution at a regional law firm advising on high-stakes matters across many industries including hospitality, insurance, real estate, construction, and financial services. He has also held senior positions at several top-tier international law firms in the region such as DLA Piper and Eversheds-Sutherland.

Commenting on his appointment, Mohamed Abdelrehiem said, “I am pleased to join Hourani, a firm distinguished by the strength of its team and its commitment to delivering high-quality, client-focused legal solutions. I look forward to working alongside such a talented team and contributing to the continued growth and success of the firm’s disputes practice.

Chadi Hourani, managing partner of Hourani, said, “The addition of Mohamed, whose expertise spans both local and international dispute resolution, represents a strategic enhancement to our firm’s capabilities. In a market where many firms depend on external local counsel for advocacy to manage multi-jurisdictional matters, our integrated model allows us to deliver seamless, end-to-end legal solutions entirely in-house. This reinforces our position as a full-service firm and underscores our ongoing commitment to providing clients with comprehensive, strategic support across multiple jurisdictions.”