The Firm
Davidson & Co is a Dubai-headquartered law firm providing a full range of legal services to SMEs, High-net-worth individuals and other private clients throughout the UAE, the Middle East and North Africa whilst at the same time offering a high quality, cost effective alternative for major corporates, financial institutions and multi-nationals. The team, including lawyers from the UK, Ire
land, the GCC and India, collectively has over 50 years’ experience in the UAE, both in private practice with respected local and international law firms and in industry. Davidson & Co is dedicated to developing long-term relationships with its clients and to providing high quality service. Founding partner Jonathon Davidson has over 13 years’ experience in the region and is regarded as a leader in commercial disputes, having successfully represented clients in multi-million dollar cases before the Dubai World Tribunal, as well as successfully representing clients in local and international arbitrations. Dispute resolution partner Joseph Durkin is qualified in three jurisdictions, and specialises in international arbitration and commercial litigation. Joe has led the dispute resolution team in securing awards for a number of clients in high profile cases brought before the Dubai World Tribunal. Underlining its reputation for innovation and real-world problem solving, the firm recently entered into a joint venture with leading English barristers and first-class Mauritian lawyers to create a new law firm, Thomas More International (www.tmi-law.com). TMI offers a comprehensive range of services, from advice in contentious or transactional matters to representation in arbitrations and the courts and affords clients an international standard of legal services with an unrivalled understanding of Mauritian legal, political and cultural spheres at all levels. Areas of practice
Since inception, Davidson & Co has been at the forefront of commercial litigation in the Dubai World Tribunal and Dubai International Financial Centre courts. The dispute resolution team has a wealth of experience in the UAE and wider Middle East and has been described in The Legal 500 as ‘highly competent’. The firm acts in numerous multi-million dollar arbitrations before the DIAC, the DIFC-LCIA, the ICC and other leading international arbitration centres. The firm also offers strategic advice to its clients including international banks, developers and high-net-worth individuals. Davidson & Co has illustrated its strong UAE law capability in acting for an Abu Dhabi conglomerate in a series of multi-million dollar arbitrations against a major governmental entity under UAE law. In addition, the firm has also been continuously recognised for its outstanding corporate department. Alex Watson has significant experience in advising on the formation of local companies, the establishment of branch and representative offices of foreign companies, commercial agencies, sponsorship and related arrangements including recommending and advising in relation to providing trusted UAE business partners. The firm advises clients in the areas of corporate acquisitions, sales and restructuring. The firm also advises on and prepares contracts for local and international transactions covering a diverse range of areas including asset sales and purchases, joint ventures, distribution and commercial agency arrangements, procurement, construction, insurance and franchising. The firm also advises on the practical application of laws and regulations and their impact on the conduct of business in the UAE
