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Jose Joseph
Associate Partner

Jose Joseph

Jose Joseph is a Senior Associate at ATB Legal, with over 11 years of legal experience and a strong focus on litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution. His core areas of practice include arbitration and commercial disputes, real estate matters, and employment-related disputes, particularly within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) jurisdictions. He also oversees UAE Mainland Court proceedings in coordination with licensed Emirati advocates.

Jose began his legal career in India, where he practised before the Kerala and Chennai High Courts, as well as various arbitral tribunals and subordinate courts. He was mentored by leading law firms and Designated Senior Counsels in South India, gaining valuable experience across arbitration, commercial litigation, tax, corporate advisory, and intellectual property law.

In addition to his litigation and arbitration work, Jose is passionate about trademark law. He regularly advises clients on trademark protection and enforcement strategies in the UAE, including brand registration, portfolio management, and rights protection.

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Litigation

Construction Contracts and Conflict: FIDIC Exceptional Events, Force Majeure, and Termination Rights in the UAE

The UAE construction sector is one of the largest and most active globally. From large-scale infrastructure projects on the UAE mainland to commercial and mixed-use developments in the DIFC and ADGM free zones, the sector encompasses tens of billions of dollars in live contracts at any given time. A significant proportion of these projects are procured using the FIDIC suite of standard […]

7 Apr 2026 · 16 minRead →
Arbitration

Getting Relief Fast: Emergency Arbitration in Times of Crisis, and Why the UAE Remains a Safe Seat

Commercial disruption, whether caused by market shifts, supply chain issues, force majeure events, or other unexpected developments, often leads to disputes almost overnight. Contracts may be breached, assets put at risk, and counterparties may act, or fail to act, in ways that cause immediate and sometimes irreparable harm. In such situations, parties are faced with […]

25 Mar 2026 · 20 minRead →
ADGM

The ADGM Courts Fast Track Procedure: A Practical Guide for Faster Commercial Justice

Explore how the ADGM Courts’ Fast Track Procedure enables efficient, fair, and expedited resolution of commercial disputes—often within six months—under Part 40 of the Court Procedure Rules.  Delay is one of the most common concerns raised by parties considering litigation. Even where the legal position is strong, prolonged proceedings can dilute commercial value, increase costs, […]

24 Dec 2025 · 6 minRead →
Case Study

Restoring True Ownership by Reconciling Abu Dhabi Mainland Law and ADGM Real Estate Regulation

This case arose from disputes over three apartments (“Units”) in a prominent Residential Tower (the “Building”)  on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. The original developer had sold units to individual buyers under sale and purchase agreements between 2007 and 2014.   The buyers (“our Clients”) included:  An investor who purchased two units.  A young professional who […]

15 Nov 2025 · 9 minRead →
ADGM

ADGM Courts Real Property Division Launches STRLC for Ultra-Fast Rental Dispute Resolution

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts recently launched a dedicated Real Property Division, introducing a streamlined mechanism for handling Short-Term Residential Lease Claims (STRLC). This move could reshape how landlords, tenants, and property managers resolve rental disputes on Al Reem and Al Maryah Islands.  Why This Matters  The new ADGM Real Estate Division offers […]

28 Oct 2025 · 4 minRead →
News

A Milestone in DIFC Courts: The First-Ever Mediation Session

The DIFC Courts have marked a new chapter in commercial dispute resolution with the successful conduct of their very first mediation under the newly established Mediation Centre. We had the privilege of being part of this landmark moment, representing our client in a matter that was originally filed before the Court but ultimately resolved through […]

8 Oct 2025 · 3 minRead →
News

New ADGM Rule: Advertising Permit Compulsory for Properties in Al Maryah, Al Reem Islands

To curb misleading ads, ADGM makes advertising permits mandatory on Al Maryah & Al Reem Islands, boosting transparency, trust and investor protection.  Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has rolled out a new measure to raise the standards in property advertising. The Advertising Permit service, launched by ADGM’s Registration Authority (RA) through its AccessRP platform, makes […]

22 Aug 2025 · 3 minRead →
India

The Role of NCLT in Capital Reduction under the Indian Companies Act, 2013

As businesses evolve, so do their capital structures. A company may at times find itself with surplus capital, accumulated losses, or a need to reorganize its equity base. The legal mechanism available for such restructuring is capital reduction. In India, capital reduction has always been tightly regulated due to its direct impact on shareholders and […]

20 Aug 2025 · 6 minRead →
ADGM

ADGM Employment Regulations: Major Amendments 2019–2024

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has issued the Employment Regulations 2024,(2024 Regulations) a comprehensive refresh of its employment law framework came into force on 1 April 2025, these Regulations repeal the ADGM Employment Regulations 2019 and provide a modernised set of rules designed to reflect today’s workplace realities.     The 2024 update retains […]

18 Aug 2025 · 9 minRead →
ADGM

Home Buyers in Al Reem Island: Know Your Mortgage Rights under ADGM Law

If you own a property on Al Reem Island that is subject to a mortgage, it is likely that your property now falls within the jurisdiction of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The ADGM Real Property Regulations 2024 (Regulations) provide a clear legal structure for mortgage arrangements, enforcement, and borrower protections. Understanding your rights […]

24 May 2025 · 7 minRead →
ADGM

Conveyances and Registrable Interests Under ADGM Real Estate Regulations 2024

In our earlier article, we discussed the different types of real property interests recognised under the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Real Estate Regulations 2024 (Regulations). In this follow-up, we will analyse how these interests can be transferred, altered, or impacted, legally termed as “conveyances” and which actions must be registered to be valid and […]

24 Apr 2025 · 4 minRead →