Anjarwalla Collins & Haidermota (AC&H) (ach-legal.com) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Layden as a Partner in its disputes practice in Dubai, UAE. Alex specialises in complex commercial disputes and has extensive experience handling cross-border disputes for clients in the Middle East and internationally. Alex’s appointment reinforces our commitment to strengthening AC&H’s international dispute offering.
Alex is a barrister admitted to practice law in the UAE (including the DIFC & ADGM), the UK (England and Wales) and the EU (Ireland). He regularly appears as counsel before common law courts and acts in both institutional and ad hoc arbitrations. He has extensive experience advising and representing clients across multiple jurisdictions in banking, insolvency, corporate, commercial, employment, professional and regulatory disputes, across industry sectors that include energy, trade, technology, construction, real estate, education, and healthcare. Alex holds degrees in law and politics from Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, and the University of Cambridge. He is also a former Adjunct Assistant Professor at Trinity College Dublin and a faculty member at King’s Inns, Dublin, where he taught international law and civil litigation for several years.
AC&H is associated with ALN (aln.africa), Africa’s largest legal alliance. Alex’s arrival will strengthen ALN’s and AC&H’s disputes offering for international clients using Dubai as a hub.
“Alex’s appointment will significantly enhance our ability to handle local and cross-border dispute matters for our clients from Dubai. His hire reflects his extensive dispute experience and advocacy skills creating value for our clients” says AC&H Country Partner, Adil Shafi.
“I am delighted to join AC&H and the ALN alliance, which has a market-leading reputation for serving clients across Africa and the Middle East. Joining the dedicated international disputes practice is an exciting opportunity to be part of a skilled and dedicated team with a strong track record of delivering exceptional service to clients facing increasingly complex cross-border disputes. I look forward to contributing to the continued growth of the practice in the region and internationally”, says Alex upon his appointment.
Karim Anjarwalla, ALN Board Director and ALN Kenya Senior Partner expressed his delight about Alex’s appointment, stating, “I am thrilled to welcome Alex into this pivotal role. His extensive experience and deep understanding of litigation and arbitration in multiple jurisdictions make him invaluable to our team. Alex’s experience will greatly enhance our capacity to serve clients navigating complex cross-border disputes, and we are confident he will play a key role in furthering our vision to deliver unparalleled solutions across regions”.
ALN Kenya Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution, Aisha Abdallah, welcomes Alex’s appointment to ALN’s growing cross-border disputes team. “As an experienced barrister and disputes practitioner, Alex brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience, significantly bolstering our dispute resolution practice. His approach to client service and insights into the regulatory and commercial landscapes across key markets will be a tremendous asset. As the region continues to evolve, we are committed to helping our clients navigate new challenges, and Alex’s appointment reinforces this commitment.”
