Mahmoud Ragab
AssociateMahmoud is an Associate in our Abu Dhabi office, specialising in the execution and enforcement of judgments across multiple jurisdictions.
With several years of expertise, Mahmoud provides comprehensive guidance on the procedures and regulations of Abu Dhabi Courts, including the execution of local, GCC, and international judgments. He has successfully supported clients in recovering substantial debts and securing financial remedies, ensuring swift and efficient enforcement of court-ordered resolutions. Mahmoud is particularly adept at handling complex cases involving asset tracing, freezing orders, and debt recovery, providing tailor-made solutions to meet client needs.
His in-depth understanding of the Abu Dhabi legal landscape, coupled with extensive experience in representation before police stations, the Public Prosecution, and all levels of local courts, enables him to serve clients from various industries, including construction, manufacturing, and oil and gas. Mahmoud regularly advises on both civil and criminal enforcement matters, ensuring that clients’ rights are upheld and that judgments are executed efficiently and in compliance with UAE laws. His ability to navigate the intricacies of enforcement has made him a trusted advisor in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution matters.
Languages
- Arabic
- English
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Law from Cairo University
Experience highlights
- A prominent Abu Dhabi-based manufacturing company on enforcing a foreign court judgment in Abu Dhabi, valued at AED 22 million, against a supplier. Our team worked closely with the local courts to secure an attachment order on the supplier’s assets, ensuring swift recovery of the owed amounts and protecting our client’s financial interests.
- A semi-government entity on the enforcement an Abu Dhabi court judgement against a local investment firm for fraudulent misrepresentation in a joint venture.
- An Abu Dhabi industrial company on the execution of a judgment issued by the Abu Dhabi courts. The case involved enforcing a court order against a regional contractor for AED 15 million in unpaid invoices. Our prompt enforcement and coordination with the relevant authorities ensured we executed asset seizure orders to recover the full amount.
- Abaar Investments PJSC on an AED 50 million claim against a subsidiary of a sovereign wealth fund against the real estate management company of luxury properties in Abu Dhabi, which included the removal of the building tenants and the recovery of funds.
- A semi-government entity on the enforcement an Abu Dhabi court judgement against a local investment firm for fraudulent misrepresentation in a joint venture.
- An industrial company on the enforcement of a foreign arbitration award against a supplier in the Abu Dhabi Courts. Through efficient legal action and coordinated efforts with local authorities, we secured the seizure of the supplier's assets, ensuring full recovery of the awarded amount for our client.
- A government entity on the recovery and settlement of a notable debt claim that spanned both the UK and the UAE against a major corporation. We advised on the UAE enforcement and asset recovery aspects.