Areen Jayousi

Areen is a Partner at Horizons & Co., specialising in complex dispute resolution with a focus on real estate, construction, and financial institutions. With over 17 years of experience in the Middle East, he represents multinational corporations, government entities, and high-profile clients in high-stakes arbitration and litigation across the region and internationally.

Real Estate & Construction Disputes: Areen advises developers, contractors, and subcontractors on large-scale disputes arising from major projects, including:

• Contractual breaches, delays, and defects

• Termination and non-payment claims

• Joint venture and shareholder conflicts

His deep industry insight, gained through both in-house and private practice roles, enables him to provide strategic, commercially focused solutions, whether in arbitration (DIAC, ICC, arbitrateAD) or litigation before UAE courts, including the DIFC and ADGM.

Banking, Insolvency & Financial Disputes: Areen is equally skilled in financial litigation and restructuring, acting for banks, creditors, and distressed companies on matters such as:

• Debt recovery and enforcement proceedings

• Insolvency cases and creditor rights

• White-collar crime and financial fraud disputes

He is frequently appointed by international law firms to handle cross-border disputes, particularly those involving UAE courts and regulatory challenges.

Arbitration & Litigation Expertise: A registered arbitrator with leading institutions (DIAC, ICC, IICRA, SCCA, arbitrateAD), Areen combines civil and common law expertise to resolve disputes efficiently. Fluent in Arabic and English, he is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience in UAE courts, including the DIFC and ADGM.