Faisal Al Hazmi is the Managing Partner of Al Sahlawi Advocates and Legal Consultants and leads the firm’s Commercial Dispute Resolution practice.
Under his leadership, the firm has undergone significant development and expansion, strengthening its management structure, service standards, and client experience. His approach combines strategic oversight with hands on legal practice, contributing to the firm’s reputation as a trusted legal advisor in the United Arab Emirates.
Professional Background
Faisal joined the firm during a key phase of growth and restructuring, bringing with him a different management model and extensive legal experience. His appointment as Managing Partner marked an important step in the firm’s evolution, supporting its long term expansion and operational excellence.
He holds an academic background in Maritime Law and E Commerce Law from reputable universities in the United Kingdom. His professional experience includes practicing law at both international and governmental levels, equipping him with a broad understanding of complex commercial disputes and regulatory environments.
Practice Focus
As Lead Commercial Practice Partner, Faisal focuses on corporate and commercial litigation and arbitration. His work includes disputes involving shareholders, distribution and agency arrangements, banking and finance, real estate, and financial crimes.
He regularly advises and represents businesses in high value and complex commercial disputes, combining legal analysis with a strong understanding of commercial risk and business realities.
Client Experience and Representation
Faisal has represented a wide range of clients, including financial institutions, private enterprises, and multinational companies operating across multiple sectors. Clients value his strategic mindset, commercial awareness, and ability to manage complex disputes with clarity and control.
Through his dual role as Managing Partner and practicing lawyer, Faisal plays a central role in shaping both the firm’s direction and the quality of its legal work.
He also participates in professional committees and advisory roles within the UAE legal and regulatory community.
Practice Focus:
Commercial Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Arbitration
Experience:
International and UAE based legal practice
Languages:
Arabic & English
Our Legal Team
Our team is composed of experienced legal professionals dedicated to dispute resolution and litigation, working collaboratively to deliver clear, strategic, and effective legal solutions.
Founder of the firm with over 35 years of experience leading criminal and family dispute matters in the UAE.
Senior Partner with over 25 years of experience advising on complex civil and commercial disputes in the UAE.
Partner in the litigation practice with over 25 years of experience in civil and commercial disputes.