Horizons & Co Secures AED 17.6 Million Victory For Director In Dubai Courts
Horizons & Co secured a complete AED 17.6M victory for a director in Dubai Courts through strategic litigation.
Horizons & Co Secures AED 17.6 Million Victory for Director in Dubai Courts
The leading Emirati law firm, Horizons & Co has achieved a major victory for a company director, overturning a AED 17.6 million claim in the Dubai Courts through strategic litigation across three judicial tiers.
Court-appointed technical experts supported Horizons & Co’s analysis, confirming that no additional works, quantities, or engineering justification existed for the contract price increase.
Final Outcome
The Dubai Court of Cassation ultimately upheld the dismissal of the claim, reducing the director’s alleged liability from AED 17.6 million to zero in a final and irrevocable judgment.
Team Insights
Eman Gad, Senior Associate at Horizons & Co, said,
"This case demonstrates the value of combining deep legal knowledge with technical and financial insight,""Our team’s approach allowed us to uncover the true economic reality behind the contracts and secure a complete victory for our client."
Refat Zidan, Head of Litigation, added:
"This case showcased Horizons & Co’s ability to combine forensic document review, technical expertise, and strategic appellate advocacy to secure high-stakes corporate litigation victories. It demonstrates how our integrated approach protects clients and delivers results even in the most complex disputes."
In a case led by Ali Al Zarooni (Managing Partner, Head of Litigation), supported by Refat Zidan, assisted by Legal Consultant Alaa Morad, and Senior Associate Eman Gad, Horizons & Co demonstrated that the second construction contract, which reflected a higher value, was not economically genuine and had been executed solely for financing purposes. This finding was corroborated by contemporaneous correspondence with the insurer.
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