Bassel Boutros

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Partner
LocationDubai, UAE

Based in BSA LAW’s DIFC office, Bassel is a Partner in the onshore litigation practice, specializing in complex civil and commercial disputes. He handles intricate shareholder disputes, including minority and majority rights issues, abuse of rights, and fictitious dividend distributions. Bassel also has extensive experience advising developers, sellers, and buyers on complex real estate transactions across Lebanon and the UAE.

He manages complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters, insurance disputes, banking, employment, and enforcement proceedings, combining strategic insight with practical solutions to safeguard clients’ interests and achieve optimal outcomes. With deep knowledge of Civil Law principles across the Middle East and Gulf regions, Bassel actively directs litigation strategies, provides pre-litigation guidance, and skilfully negotiates before, during, and after proceedings to ensure high-quality legal representation.

SERVICES
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Bankruptcy & Restructuring
  • Litigation
INDUSTRY
  • Corporate & Commercial
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Insurance

  • Representing clients in bankruptcy proceedings before UAE Courts
  • Advising and representing clients in civil and commercial claims
  • Handling employment disputes
  • Advising and representing clients in real estate litigation
  • Managing both contentious and non-contentious matters
  • Advising on international transaction disputes
  • Coordinating with Common Law qualified lawyers for claims in onshore, DIFC, and ADGM Courts

  • Master of Advanced Studies, Comparative Law, La Sagesse University, Beirut, Lebanon

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