Ammar is a bilingual (Arabic-/English-speaking) dispute resolution and employment lawyer. He recently joined Stephenson Harwood, having worked for nine years in the dispute resolution team in one of the largest local law firms in the UAE.

Ammar has wide experience in contentious matters involving commercial, white collar crimes, Islamic finance, and employment disputes. He also advises multinational corporate and individual clients on daily employment law issues including investigation panels, divulge of confidential information, unfair competition employment contracts, commission and remuneration structures, cross-border arrangements, employees transfer, post-termination restrictions and settlement agreements.

He is an approved legal trainer for the Dubai Legal Affairs Department delivering continuing legal education and training to other law practitioners.

Working with multinational clients and local authorities, he is not only able to understand international clients' business but to also combine this knowledge with local skills and expertise.