Horizons & Co Secures AED 17.6 Million Victory for Director in Dubai Courts

DUBAI, UAE: Horizons & Co has achieved a major victory for a company director, overturning a AED 17.6 million claim in the Dubai Courts through strategic litigation across three judicial tiers.

In a case led by Managing Partner Ali Al Zarooni, Head of Litigation, Refat Zidan, assisted by Legal Consultant Alaa Morad, and Senior Associate Eman Gad, the firm demonstrated that the second construction contract, which reflected a higher value, was not economically genuine and had been executed solely for financing purposes, as confirmed by contemporaneous correspondence with the insurer.

Court-appointed technical experts supported Horizons & Co’s analysis, confirming no additional works, quantities, or engineering justification for the contract price increase.

The Dubai Court of Cassation ultimately upheld the dismissal of the claim, reducing the director’s alleged liability from AED 17.6 million to zero in a final and irrevocable judgment.

"This case demonstrates the value of combining deep legal knowledge with technical and financial insight," said Senior Associate Eman Gad of Horizons & Co. "Our team’s approach allowed us to uncover the true economic reality behind the contracts and secure a complete victory for our client."

Refat Zidan, Head of Litigation at Horizons & Co added "This case showcased Horizons & Co’s ability to combine forensic document review, technical expertise, and strategic appellate advocacy to secure high-stakes corporate litigation victories. It demonstrates how our integrated approach protects clients and delivers results even in the most complex disputes."