Amna Al Jallaf
About
Amna Al Jallaf, known as the “Queen of Aviation,” is a leading Middle East aviation law expert, founder of Al Jallaf Advocates, and trusted advisor to global clients, with over 15 years’ experience in commercial litigation, arbitration, and aviation law.
The Queen of Aviation (the Brief), Amna Al Jallaf is recognized as one of the Middle East’s leading aviation law experts. She began her career as the first Emirati and Arabic-speaking in-house legal counsel at Emirates, gaining unique insights by working alongside crew across nearly every department.
After Emirates, Amna set her sights on creating a premier commercial law boutique and the UAE’s first specialist aviation firm: Al Jallaf Advocates & Legal Consultants. Today, her clients include international law firms, multinational banks and corporations, and industry leaders. Her practice spans all aspects of commercial litigation and aviation law.
With over 26 years in legal practice and supported by a team of internationally qualified lawyers, Amna remains committed to elevating legal services in the region and bridging the gap between local and international firms.
She holds several prestigious appointments, including membership on the Legal Advisory Panel of the Aviation Working Group (AWG), an UN-endorsed body focused on aviation finance and leasing, and the Advisory Board of the Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation. She also served on the Board of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce for over 15 years.
A passionate advocate for children’s welfare and a sought-after speaker, Amna frequently presents at legal and aviation conferences worldwide and is a registered arbitrator with the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Education & Honors
- LLM, College of Law, American University (1995)
- LLB, Al Ain University (1988)
Court admissions and affiliations
- Member of the Consultative Committee of Advocacy & Legal Consultancy Professions Affairs, Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department (2016)
- Member of ICC Arab Arbitration Group (2015)
- Arbitrator, Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) (2015)
- Member of the Board of Directors, Dubai Awqaf & Minors Foundation (2014 – 2017)
- Adjunct Lecturer, College of Law, University of Dubai,
- LLM Programme (2014)
- Legal Advisory Panel, Aviation Working Group (2008)
- Member of the Board of Directors, Dubai Chamber of
- Commerce (2005)
Selected Experience
Publications, speeches and presentations
Books Chapters/Articles
- ‘Airline Sukuk Takes Off in the UAE’ (with Jeremy A. Brown), article in The Oath, Issue 47, (December 2015)
- UAE contribution (with Jeremy A. Brown) to the Pillsbury World Aircraft Repossession Index edited by Dominic Pearson and published by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, http://www.pillsburylaw.com/publications/world-aircraft-repossession-index (2015)
- Al Jallaf, Amna with Ahmed, Nouraddin A. and Dillon-Leetch, Geoffrey, ‘United Arab Emirates’ in Nath, Ravi and Crans, Berend (Eds.), Aircraft Repossession and Enforcement: Practical Aspects, Alphen aan den Rijn: Kluwer Law International (2010)
Speeches
- Amna speaks on topics concerning aviation law, UAE law, Islamic law and Islamic finance.
Languages
- Arabic
- English