About

Essam Al Tamimi is the Founder and Chairman of Al Tamimi & Company — one of the largest full-service law firms in the Middle East, with 17 offices across the region. He has more than 34 years of litigation and arbitration experience across the UAE and GCC.

He has assisted UAE federal and local government bodies with drafting and reviewing legislation across telecommunications, free zones, utilities and the DIFC, and is recognised by Chambers Global 2026 as a Senior Statesperson in UAE dispute resolution.

Highlights

• Has acted as counsel, expert witness, arbitrator and tribunal chair under ADCCAC, CRCICA, DIAC, LCIA, ICC and PCA rules.
• Board member of the Dubai International Chamber (appointed 2025).
• LL.B., Al Ain Law School; LL.M., Harvard Law School.

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