Abdullah Ishnaneh

BSA is a regional law firm in the Middle East with 9 offices across 5 countries. Our diverse team of 150 lawyers are from 35 different cultural backgrounds and can speak 22 languages.

We are market leaders in new and evolving sectors, partnering with our clients towards a sustainable, progressive future. More than just a law firm, we pride ourselves on being connective: sparking collaboration, creating synergy, driving change.

Established for 20 years, we are expanding organically, nourishing our talent and investing in our people.

What makes us different?
Our client care: we are trusted counsellors who provide flexibility, strength of expertise, dynamic fee structures and a focus on personal relationships. Our clients appreciate that they will receive clear advice with strategic recommendations including any potential risks, directly contributing to the success of their latest challenge.

We apply this ethos to everything we do. From working with grassroot startups to multinational corporations, from pro bono legal clinics to our employee programmes - we understand the importance of a holistic approach.

Abdullah is a Partner in the BSA Litigation practice based in their DIFC office in Dubai. Practicing since 2005, he specializes in various types of litigation and dispute resolution including commercial disputes, insurance, real estate, medical malpractice, employment, and debt recovery. He predominately acts on behalf of international clients including insurance and reinsurance companies, hospitals and medical centers, and oil and gas companies.

In addition to representing and advising clients during litigation proceedings, Abdullah has successfully concluded settlements on behalf of clients, provided pre-litigation advice and put forth strategies for clients to follow in order to ensure a positive conclusion to a dispute.