Jenifer Abu Nasr is a Junior Legal Consultant focusing on arbitration, the DIFC Courts, and international law. She supports the firm's dispute resolution practice through legal research, drafting, and advisory work on cross-border matters.
Jenifer holds an LLB (Hons) from Middlesex University and is pursuing an LLM in International Dispute Resolution at the University of Birmingham. Her studies focus on arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, supported by practical exposure to international legal frameworks.
She has worked on arbitration matters and represented Middlesex University at the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, where she was recognised as a top speaker. At the firm, she assists with matters before the DIFC Courts and in arbitration proceedings, including drafting submissions and preparing legal opinions.
With three years of experience in the UAE legal sector, Jenifer brings disciplined analysis to client matters. She is fluent in English and proficient in Arabic.
Areas of Practice
Litigation and dispute resolution
Arbitration
Corporate and commercial
Core Responsibilities
- Facilitating client communication and service coordination
- Managing administrative workflows and supporting legal teams
- Ensuring smooth interdepartmental collaboration
- Representing the firm in client-facing engagements with professionalism and care
Qualifications
Admissions
- Not admitted as an advocate
- Acts as Paralegal in UAE
Academic
- Master of Laws (LLM), International Dispute Resolution, University of Birmingham, Dubai (2022–2023)
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Middlesex University, Dubai (2019–2022)
- Foundation in Law, Middlesex University, Dubai (2018–2019)
- High School Diploma, Victoria English School (2005–2018)
Licenses & Certifications
- Facilitating client communication and service coordination
- Managing administrative workflows and supporting legal teams
- Ensuring smooth interdepartmental collaboration
- Representing the firm in client-facing engagements with professionalism and care
Languages
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