Nikita Patel

Partner

Nikita is a Partner in the International Dispute Resolution department of Trowers & Hamlins. 

Nikita's experience includes international arbitration (before DIAC, ICC and the LCIA) and litigation (both on-shore and off-shore). Nikita has significant experience of domestic and international litigation and arbitration across numerous jurisdictions including, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi, Pakistan, India, Nigeria, Yemen, Kenya and Ghana. Nikita has acted for a wide variety of clients including multinational corporations, government owned institutions, high-net-worth individuals and FTSE 100 (or equivalent) companies. Her sector focuses include real estate, hospitality and automotive disputes. She also frequently advises clients in relation to the Commercial Agency law applicable in several GCC Countries.

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Dubai International Arbitration Centre expands international cooperation into Vietnam

Dubai International Arbitration Centre has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre, strengthening ties between the two countries and enhancing mechanisms for alternative dispute resolution.

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18 June 2026 | Author: Cheryl Cairns

New UAE Civil Code – what's changed and why it matters

Federal Decree-Law No. 25/2025 (the UAE's new Civil Transactions Law (the New Civil Code)) came into effect on 1 June 2026, repealing and replacing Federal Law No. 5/1985 in its entirety (the Old Code).

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