About Us

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Alketbi & Partners is one of the UAE’s leading law firms, founded and managed by a team with over 22 years of extensive legal experience. The firm has established itself as a prominent figure in the UAE legal landscape, particularly in litigation, corporate advisory, and dispute resolution. Our expertise spans a broad range of legal disciplines, including commercial law, civil law, criminal law, intellectual property (IP), technology law, initial public offerings (IPOs), cybersecurity, insurance law, property law, as well as general prosecution and police work.

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Home-Grown Expertise: Unlike many international firms, we are deeply rooted in the UAE, offering an insider’s perspective on local laws and customs that is unparalleled.

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Courtroom Ready: We have the privilege of directly representing clients in UAE courts—a capability unavailable to foreign firms. This local authority ensures your case is handled by experienced professionals.

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Diverse Team: Our team is not only experienced but also diverse, with experts across various legal fields, making us your one-stop shop for all legal needs.

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Tech-Savvy Approach: We leverage cutting-edge legal technologies to deliver efficient and innovative solutions, ensuring a smoother and more effective legal experience.

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Client-Centric Culture: We place our clients’ needs at the forefront, tailoring our services to deliver personalized legal solutions that reflect our unwavering commitment to client satisfaction.

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Ethical Standards: We maintain the highest ethical standards, ensuring confidentiality and integrity in every interaction because we believe in doing the right thing, always.

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The Attorneys

Rashid Alketbi

Rashid Alketbi is the founder and managing partner of Alketbi & Partners, one of the UAE’s leading law firms. With over 22 years of legal experience, he is a prominent figure in the UAE legal landscape, specializing in litigation, corporate advisory, and dispute resolution. His expertise spans commercial law, civil law, criminal law, intellectual property, technology law, IPOs, cybersecurity, insurance law, and property law.

mEET Rashid Alketbi

Dr. Sherif Alaa

Dr. Sherif Alaa is an Associate Professor of Law and a partner at Alketbi & Partners in Dubai. Before moving to Dubai, he worked at top-tier law firms in Egypt and Paris. Dr. Sherif studied law at Ain Shams University. He holds an LL.M. from Duke University, a master's in corporate law, and a Ph.D. from Université Lyon III Jean-Moulin. He is licensed to practice in New York, Egypt, and potentially in Paris.

mEET Dr. Sherif Alaa