About Nassif BouMalhab

Nassif BouMalhab, Co-Chair of the International Arbitration Group, focuses on complex business disputes in the Middle East.

With over 20 years of experience, Nassif represents clients in international and domestic arbitration and mediation including under the ICC (International Chamber of Commerce), LCIA (London Court of International Arbitration), DIAC (Dubai International Arbitration Centre), ArbitrateAD (Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre), SCCA (Saudi Centre for Commercial Arbitration), AAA (American Arbitration Association), and UNCITRAL (United Nations Commission On International Trade Law) rules. He has advised investors on legal dispute resolution between investors and States under investment treaties, including under the arbitration rules of ICSID (the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes).

He has served as party counsel in more than 50 arbitration cases and assisted clients in hundreds of court proceedings before the courts of the United Arab Emirates, including the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts, and the Abu Dhabi and Dubai Courts (onshore).

In addition to his advocacy work, Nassif serves on arbitration tribunals for corporate and commercial disputes. He advises lawmakers on reforming international and domestic arbitration legislation and rules. Nassif is a member of the Executive Committee of the Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Centre (TAHKEEM), a committee member of the ICC UAE Commission on Arbitration and ADR and an observing member of the LCIA Users’ Council.

Nassif’s work has earned recognition from several legal directories. Global Arbitration Review (GAR) named him among the Global Leaders in international arbitration in their 2023 report; The Legal 500 lists Nassif among its Hall of Fame lawyers in the United Arab Emirates for dispute resolution in arbitration and international litigation; and Asia Legal Business included him in their inaugural MENA Super 50 Lawyers list in 2021 and in their list for 2024. Chambers and Partners ranks Nassif in their Global Legal Guide for Dispute Resolution Middle East-wide and Dispute Resolution United Arab Emirates; and Arabian Business acknowledged Nassif in its Legal Eagles list of practitioners making waves in Dubai (2021). He is a Lexology Index, Recommended Lawyer in Hospitality Disputes, United Arab Emirates (2023).

Concentrations

•International arbitration and litigation
•Arbitration and mediation
•Litigation
•Commercial litigation
•Financial services litigation
•Hospitality
•Real estate
•Government contracts
•Fraud

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Chambers Global Guide
•Dispute Resolution - Middle East-Wide, 2024-2025
•Dispute Resolution - United Arab Emirates, 2024-2026
•Listed, The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa, “Hall of Fame” lawyer in dispute resolution, United Arab Emirates, 2024-2025
•Listed, Lexology Index: Arbitration, Highly Recommended, 2026
•Listed, Asia Legal Business, “MENA Super 50 Lawyers List,” Middle East and North Africa, 2024
•Listed, The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa, “Leading Individual in Dispute Resolution,” United Arab Emirates, 2023
•Listed, Lexology Index and Global Arbitration Review, “Global Leader - International Arbitration,” 2023
•Listed, Lexology Index, “Recommended Lawyer in Hospitality Disputes,” United Arab Emirates, 2023
•Listed, Arabian Business, “Legal Eagles,” 2021

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Other 2
    • International Arbitration & Litigation
    • Arbitration & Mediation

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
    Fluent
    French
    Fluent
    Arabic
    Conversational
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: Represented a banking company listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) stock exchange in real estate investment disputes in excess of US$500 million administered by the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC).
    Represented a Dubai Financial Market (DFM) listed company in ADGM Courts proceedings alleging financial crimes in excess of US$150 million.
    Represented a fuels supplier to the United States of America Department of Defence, the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence,
    the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in arbitration proceedings claiming in excess of US$64 million administered by the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC).
    Represented a fuels supply
    transportation company in claims in excess of US$85 million in connection with the termination of a transport services agreement providing for arbitration under the DIAC Arbitration Rules 2007.
    Defended a fuels supply
    transportation company in arbitration claims in excess of US$35 million administered by the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC).
    Represented a security management company in arbitration proceedings administered by the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) against a provider of armed security services in areas of conflict, with claims in excess of US$180 million.
    Represented a fuels supplier in Afghan Chamber of Commerce & Industries (ACCI) administered mediation with a fuels transporter.
    Represented the former managing partner of the Kuwait office of an international law firm in his claims against the firm under partnership
    joint venture agreements subject to arbitration administered by the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA).
    Advised a Qatari bank on an inter-banking dispute before the Abu Dhabi Courts arising in relation to back-to-back bank guarantees
    other security for payment.
    Advised a leading publicly listed hospitality company in connection with disputes arising out of hotel management (
    related) agreements
    subject to arbitration administered by the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
    Defended a leading publicly listed hospitality company in connection with Dubai Court proceedings instituted by a sales
    marketing representative for the Middle East claiming in excess of US$3.9 million.
    As co-counsel, defended Canadian generic drug manufacturers in a CAD$3.9 billion class action claim before the Quebec Courts (reported amongst the Big Deals in LEXPERT, September 2008 edition

    in lesaffaires.com).
    Represented a publicly listed steel company in precautionary attachment proceedings, freezing before judgment bank accounts, inventory
    other assets in Dubai of a circa US$8 million trade debtor.
    Defended a leading Middle East insurance company in Dubai Court proceedings arising in connection with advance payment guarantee
    performance bond claims in excess of US$40 million.
    Represented a multinational logistics company in connection with business crimes alleged to have been committed by a former director.
    Represented one of the world's top 10 transport
    logistics companies in connection with employee fraud in the United Arab Emirates
    India.
    Advised one of the Big Four audit firms in connection with the alleged misconduct of a managing partner based in the Kingdom of Jordan.
    Defended one of the Big Four audit firms in connection with alleged liability claims before the Dubai courts in connection with the audit of accounts of a business conglomerate based in the United Arab Emirates.
    Represented a military defense company in connection with business crimes.
    Defended a Japanese automobile manufacturer in proceedings before the Abu Dhabi Courts in connection with claims by a former registered sales agent.
    Represented a property developer in arbitration claims arising out of the off-plan sale
    purchase of real estate in Dubai
    obtaining judgments of the Dubai Court of Cassation annulling several arbitration awards (reported in Emirates 24/7
    featured in Westlaw Gulf Update No. 9

    The Brief, May 2012 edition).
    Advised Zurich Insurance Company Ltd in connection with its acquisition of Compagnie Libanaise d'Assurances SAL (also known as Lebanese Insurance Company).
    Represented a London Stock Exchange (LSE) listed provider of diversified engineering
    contracting services in connection with a shareholder dispute in a United Arab Emirates subsidiary.
    Advised on a shareholder dispute in an insurance underwriting company established in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
    regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
    Advised on a shareholder dispute in the context of provisional liquidation proceedings before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court in the High Court of Justice Commercial Division of the British Virgin Isl
    s.
    Assisting liquidators of a British Virgin Isl
    s investment company in obtaining disclosure in Dubai of company records
    bank statements further to a request for judicial assistance to the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts.
    Defended a global petrochemical products company in Dubai Court proceedings arising out of the termination of agreements for the distribution of lubricants in Iraq.
    Defended one of Russia's largest oil companies before the Dubai Courts in a commercial dispute of US$79 million arising out of the alleged wrongful termination of a lease.
    Represented a reality show producer in court administered mediation with a provider of defective video recording equipment.
    Advised a Middle East television network in connection with claims arising under a programme distribution agreement.
    Represented an aircraft owner in precautionary attachment proceedings, freezing bank accounts
    repossessing an aircraft located at Dubai International Airport (DXB) operated by a defaulting lessee.
    The above representations were h
    led by Mr. BouMalhab prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig Limited.
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2003, Quebec
    Dubai Legal Consultant
    Registered Foreign Lawyer, Solicitors Regulation Authority (England and Wales)
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Organising Committee Member, Dubai Arbitration Week, 2021-Present
    •Member, International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA), 2019-Present
    •Committee Member, ICC UAE Commission on Arbitration, 2025-Present
    •Member, LCIA Users’ Council, 2025-Present
    •Member, Executive Committee, Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Centre (TAHKEEM), 2017-Present
    •Registered Practitioner, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts, 2012-Present
    •Member, Barreau du Quebec (Quebec Bar), 2003-Present
    •Member, Canadian Bar Association, 2003-Present

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Ottawa
    Class of 2001
    LL.L.
    Civil Law, with Highest Honour
    Other Education
    University of Ottawa
    Class of 2002
    LL.B.
    Common Law, with Honour

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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Nassif BouMalhab was admitted in 2003 to the State of Quebec.
  • Does this attorney speak any other languages?
    Nassif BouMalhab speaks French, Fluent, Arabic and Conversational.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Nassif BouMalhab attended University of Ottawa.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.