Sabry El Khawas

Associate

Sabry is an experienced and knowledgeable associate with a proven track record of success in a variety of legal matters who specifically focuses on the execution of judgements. He has over 11 years of extensive experience guiding clients on the policies and procedures of courts in the UAE in relation to their disputes.

Sabry has a deep understanding of the various procedures and processes involved in representation before Police stations, the Public Prosecution, all levels of the Courts, Conciliation Committees, and Rent Committees.

His proficiency extends to staying abreast of the latest advancements and legal principles within federal courts, encompassing areas such as arbitration, bankruptcy, insolvency, real estate, civil, and commercial lawsuits. Furthermore, he possess adept research skills, enabling him to thoroughly study and analyse legal cases.


Languages
  • English
  • Arabic
Education & Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Laws, Ain Shams University, Egypt

Experience highlights

  • A global bank 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.
  • A well-known GCC bank on a case concerning multiple bounced cheques by a customer and supporting on the ensuing cases, including the attaining of a travel ban and the enforcement and execution of the judgment in their favour.
  • A UAE bank on filing enforcement proceedings before the Dubai Courts against a local real estate developer, resulting in the recovery of the full amount of the loan, approx. AED 20 million.
  • Aabar Investments on the execution and enforcement of judgment enabling the recovery and settlement of a notable sizeable debt claim that spanned both the UK and the UAE against another major entity. We advised on the UAE enforcement and asset recovery aspects.
  • A UAE bank on the enforcement a UAE court judgment of AED 8 million against a corporate client. We worked with the court to freeze the debtor’s accounts, seize commercial assets, and impose a travel ban. Through these measures, the bank recovered AED 6 million and settled the remaining amount.
  • A UK bank on executing a judgment in the UK courts for AED 5 million against a UAE distributor
  • A international consumer company whereby we acted as local counsel in relation to enforcing a Dubai Court judgment for AED 25 million, successfully executing asset seizures and freezing bank accounts to recover the full debt.
  • Research for an arbitration case on the legal principles in the case lawsuit during the verification of the arbitration award and the challenge to the arbitration award.
  • Legal guidance on the removal of a manager's name from the commercial license, working on the preparation of the lawsuit and submitting memoranda on the case.
  • Legal research on a case against a Middle Eastern real estate client before the Dubai courts.

Awards & rankings

Chambers ranked in Global 2024 logo
Winner Middle East Awards 2024 logo
Legal500 EMEA 2024 logo
The Law logo
LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2024 honourable mention logo
LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2024 winner logo

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