Abanoub Awni

Abanoub Awni serves as Head of Litigation at the Dubai office of Fahad Saeed Al Zeyoudi Advocates & Legal Consultants, bringing twelve years of legal experience in the United Arab Emirates. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the English Language Section of the Faculty of Law at Mansoura University, Egypt, in 2011. He oversees litigation matters, develops legal strategies, and prepares legal submissions and arguments, drawing on extensive knowledge of UAE legislation, judicial procedures, and disputes before courts at all levels.

He has extensive experience in criminal matters, encompassing felonies and misdemeanours of various kinds, including, without limitation, fraud, breach of trust, forgery, financial and economic crimes, and cybercrime. His work covers matters throughout the preliminary inquiry, investigation, trial, and appeal stages. He examines evidence, analyses facts, and develops legal arguments and defence strategies in coordination with the firm’s advocates to safeguard clients’ rights and interests.

His experience also spans a broad range of civil and commercial disputes, including monetary claims and debt recovery, contractual disputes, compensation and civil liability claims, corporate and shareholder disputes, accounting and liquidation proceedings, and construction, supply, and commercial agency disputes, as well as bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency matters.

He places particular emphasis on real estate disputes arising from property investment and development. These include the sale and purchase of completed and off-plan properties, disputes between developers and purchasers, construction and handover delays, contractual termination, refunds and compensation, and property ownership and registration disputes. His practice also encompasses residential and commercial tenancy disputes, including eviction, rent, lease renewal and termination, alongside employment disputes involving outstanding entitlements, commissions, and compensation.

He also has extensive experience in legal drafting, including statements of claim, legal memoranda, defences, appeal submissions, and cassation petitions, as well as drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements of all types. His approach emphasises precision, clarity, and sound legal reasoning to safeguard clients’ rights and advance their interests.

Legal Advice and the Protection of Clients’ Interests

Abanoub’s advisory approach centres on understanding each client’s objectives and legal position, examining the relevant documents, obligations, and risks before identifying the appropriate course of action. He provides clear, practical advice explaining clients’ rights and obligations, available options, and the potential consequences of each approach, enabling them to make informed decisions that protect their interests. His advisory work includes reviewing and drafting contracts, assessing claims and settlement opportunities, and identifying the appropriate legal proceedings, procedural requirements, and applicable deadlines. He also places strong emphasis on preventive legal advice to minimise disputes and preserve clients’ rights from the outset.