Essa Ziad Galadari

Essa Ziad Galadari is Managing Partner – Abu Dhabi and Deputy Head of Litigation in Dubai at Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants, practicing in the firm's Dispute Resolution practice. He is a seasoned litigator with expertise in criminal law, rental disputes, execution matters, and commercial litigation, with full rights of audience before all UAE Courts.

His practice focuses on criminal matters, court execution actions, and debt recovery proceedings, as well as lease and rental disputes arising from retail or residential leases. He represents many landlords and tenants, with a client list including several prestigious real estate companies. He advises clients from the Middle East and GCC states on compliance regulations and related formalities in the region.

Essa holds a Bachelor of Law and Sharia from the University of Sharjah and completed the Young Emirati Leaders of Tomorrow program at Galadari, where he obtained his federal lawyer license. He is licensed by the Dubai Legal Affairs Department, the Ministry of Justice, and the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department.