Nick Braganza

About Nick

Nick is a dispute resolution partner in HFW’s Dubai office, and has worked in the UAE since 2012. He has a broad commercial disputes practice with a focus on fraud and insolvency, as well as shareholder and joint venture disputes.

Nick is based in the Dubai office and is also working closely with the BVI office. He has significant experience litigating in the DIFC, ADGM and UAE onshore Courts, as well as major arbitral venues in the UAE and internationally. In addition, Nick has experience in advising on white collar crime matters and conducting internal and regulatory investigations in the Middle East. Nick has advised clients and conducted investigations on a range of topics including cases of theft and fraud, bribery and corruption, defrauding government authorities, antitrust infringements, sanctions breaches, and money laundering.

Nick also has expertise in the enforcement of foreign court judgments and arbitration awards in jurisdictions in the Middle East, especially in the developing jurisdiction of the DIFC, in which he has acted in a number of the leading landmark cases. Nick is qualified in England and Wales.

What the market says about Nick

Ranked Band 5 in Dispute Resolution by Chambers Global UAE 2025.

“He has a strong reputation and is approachable, sensible and easy to deal with.” – Chambers Global UAE Dispute Resolution 2025

“He is extremely good with clients and on top of the law.” – Chambers Global UAE Dispute Resolution 2025

“Nick has really good litigation instincts and is a really knowledgeable litigator.” – Chambers Global UAE 2024

“I have a lot of time for Nick Braganza. He is a sensible and good, client-friendly lawyer.” – Chambers Global UAE 2024.