
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Even with our strong litigation practice, Our Firm recognizes that certain matters are
best resolved through alternative methods such as mediation, conciliation, and arbitration. Our legal consultants
provide a comprehensive assessment of disputes and assist you in deciding the best way forward. Skilled in
mediation, conciliation, and arbitration (local and international), our legal consultants have experience in matters
before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), International
Islamic Centre for Reconciliation and Arbitration (IICRA), Sharjah International Arbitration Centre (TAKHEEM), Ajman
Conciliation and Arbitration Center (ACAC).
Arbitration
As an alternative to having matters heard by courts, arbitration agreements must be
carefully drafted to be effective. A good arbitration agreement will set out the parties’ agreement to present their
disputes for arbitration, the number of arbitrators, the law governing the arbitration, the language of the
arbitration, and the procedural rules and the arbitration institution that will oversee the arbitration proceedings.
The capacity of the persons entering into the arbitration agreement must also be examined. We can draft and assess
arbitration agreements to avoid prolonged disputes on jurisdiction and procedural matters. We have successfully
represented and defended clients in arbitration disputes with our solid knowledge of governing laws and arbitration
rules


Litigation
The Firm’s litigation practice group is always ready to provide comprehensive assistance
to clients. We acknowledge that clients who are poised for litigation or who have been dragged to litigation have
heightened concerns, hence, our lawyers are trained to act swiftly and with transparency at every stage of
proceedings.
A dedicated team offers a preliminary assessment of matters in an open discussion with clients. Legal technique is aligned with the client’s objectives and legal realities, with due regard to costs and economic consequences.
Our advocates have the right of audience before all court levels in the United Arab Emirates. Highly knowledgeable and skilled inside the court room, our advocates enjoy an excellent reputation in the legal community.
We have successfully represented employers, engineers and contractors in construction disputes, banks and financial institutions in financial disputes, businesses and individuals in commercial disputes and claims recovery, employers, and employees in labor disputes. We have also handled the prosecution and defense of numerous criminal cases on human trafficking, drugs, murders, breach of trust and money laundering, and other crimes.
A dedicated team offers a preliminary assessment of matters in an open discussion with clients. Legal technique is aligned with the client’s objectives and legal realities, with due regard to costs and economic consequences.
Our advocates have the right of audience before all court levels in the United Arab Emirates. Highly knowledgeable and skilled inside the court room, our advocates enjoy an excellent reputation in the legal community.
We have successfully represented employers, engineers and contractors in construction disputes, banks and financial institutions in financial disputes, businesses and individuals in commercial disputes and claims recovery, employers, and employees in labor disputes. We have also handled the prosecution and defense of numerous criminal cases on human trafficking, drugs, murders, breach of trust and money laundering, and other crimes.
Labour and Employment
The Firm advises and represents both employers and employees in a variety of employment matters. We draft,
review and advise on employment contracts and policies, acknowledging that each document plays an important role
in protecting, promoting and balancing interests. We can also guide employers in establishing their disciplinary
and grievance machineries and provide opinion on existing practices. We also aim to timely address changes in
the legal landscape such as demonstrated during the start of the pandemic in 2020. We do not stop at addressing
the minimum requirements of the law, but also advise on best employment practices.
We are usually engaged to handle employment disputes on incentives, termination, breach of confidentiality, and other breach of contract claims before the UAE Courts. We also guide human resource personnel in the legal procedures for employee movement, discipline, and termination and individual persons in their labor claims and settlement of all legal entitlements.
We are usually engaged to handle employment disputes on incentives, termination, breach of confidentiality, and other breach of contract claims before the UAE Courts. We also guide human resource personnel in the legal procedures for employee movement, discipline, and termination and individual persons in their labor claims and settlement of all legal entitlements.


Banking and Finance
Our Banking and Finance Practice Group is composed of experienced lawyers who work closely
with different banks and financial institutions. We advise banks and financial institutions on changes in laws and
regulations, provide legal review of transactions and documentations, and assess legal impact of financial
activities on various stakeholders.
We can draft, assist in negotiations, and review facility agreements, security agreements, service agreements, syndication agreements, supply agreements, joint venture agreements, other customer agreements for corporate and retail banking, among others.
We have excellent debt-recovery and debt restructuring capabilities reinforced by impressive negotiation skills for beneficial settlements. Also, we can provide guidance on Know-Your-Customer, anti-money laundering and other risk assessment and control best practices.
Aside from pursuing civil remedies, our banking and finance practice group also has a strong grasp of procedures for travel bans, police complaints, and criminal prosecution, and can assist clients from filing to closure of proceedings. We also have good collaborations with in-house counsels, independent advisors, and authorities such as Interpol. We also represent banks and financial institutions before administrative tribunals and courts. Our practice group have lawyers who regularly advise on various Shari’a matters including Ijarah, Mudarabah and Murabaha.
We can draft, assist in negotiations, and review facility agreements, security agreements, service agreements, syndication agreements, supply agreements, joint venture agreements, other customer agreements for corporate and retail banking, among others.
We have excellent debt-recovery and debt restructuring capabilities reinforced by impressive negotiation skills for beneficial settlements. Also, we can provide guidance on Know-Your-Customer, anti-money laundering and other risk assessment and control best practices.
Aside from pursuing civil remedies, our banking and finance practice group also has a strong grasp of procedures for travel bans, police complaints, and criminal prosecution, and can assist clients from filing to closure of proceedings. We also have good collaborations with in-house counsels, independent advisors, and authorities such as Interpol. We also represent banks and financial institutions before administrative tribunals and courts. Our practice group have lawyers who regularly advise on various Shari’a matters including Ijarah, Mudarabah and Murabaha.
Maritime
Our firm advises on sale or acquisition of vessels, registrations and inspection of ships
and shipping contracts, contracts of carriage of goods and passengers, insurance claims related to ships and cargo,
and civil disputes between seamen, shipowners, and passengers., including on employment issues specific to shipping
companies. We can also assist in ship arrests, freight disputes, salvage, collision, and other maritime disputes,
including those presented for arbitration.


Corporate and Commercial
The Corporate and Commercial Practice Group is equipped with a combination of legal
knowledge and commercial experience and skill sets. Our lawyers have demonstrated skills in planning, negotiation,
management, and crisis resolution.
The Corporate and Commercial Practice Group is equipped with a combination of legal knowledge and commercial
experience and skill sets. Our lawyers have demonstrated skills in planning, negotiation, management, and crisis
resolution.
We have registered various commercial entities (offshore, onshore, and free zone) as well as representative offices and branches, advised on appropriate corporate types and structures, worked on mergers and acquisitions, and assisted in regulatory submissions. We also assist on matters of corporate governance, rehabilitations, and liquidation.
Our legal consultants have also drafted, negotiated, and reviewed a wide range of agreements (domestic and cross-borders) including joint ventures, local representative agreements, sale and purchase agreements, letters of intent, agency and distribution agreements, master and service level agreements, NDAs, settlement agreements, and investment agreements. We also assist from commencement to closing of import /export and trade activities and in due diligence examinations preparatory to mergers and acquisitions.
We have registered various commercial entities (offshore, onshore, and free zone) as well as representative offices and branches, advised on appropriate corporate types and structures, worked on mergers and acquisitions, and assisted in regulatory submissions. We also assist on matters of corporate governance, rehabilitations, and liquidation.
Our legal consultants have also drafted, negotiated, and reviewed a wide range of agreements (domestic and cross-borders) including joint ventures, local representative agreements, sale and purchase agreements, letters of intent, agency and distribution agreements, master and service level agreements, NDAs, settlement agreements, and investment agreements. We also assist from commencement to closing of import /export and trade activities and in due diligence examinations preparatory to mergers and acquisitions.
Intellectual Property
At this day and age when creativity abounds, creators and innovators must preserve their
right over their creations and inventions so they can reap the benefits. For businesses, intellectual property is
one of its most important assets, often defining its competitiveness and network. Our IP lawyers can advise and
assist on IP registration and protection. We assist clients in trademark registration, maintenance, and
deregistration.
Aside from helping our clients secure and protect their intellectual property, we also advise parties on their use and licensing of use of their respective intellectual properties. We can also assist on patent applications, and, with our strong litigation practice, we can defend against IP infringements.
Aside from helping our clients secure and protect their intellectual property, we also advise parties on their use and licensing of use of their respective intellectual properties. We can also assist on patent applications, and, with our strong litigation practice, we can defend against IP infringements.


Real Estate & Construction
United Arab Emirates Real Estate has continuously grown and evolved with the dynamics of
stakeholders in the country. Our Real Estate and Construction practice group are skilled in drafting and vetting
contracts for lease (commercial and residential), sale and purchase agreements, encumbrance and security
arrangements, construction, and consulting contracts. We have successfully represented and defended developers,
building owners, construction companies and engineering consulting companies. We also regularly advise tenants and
landlords on lease contracts, extensions or addendums, and termination. We have banking, litigation, and arbitration
experts to complement the skills of our Real Estate and Construction practice group.
Personal and Family
Family is the nucleus of society; hence, we seek to help families protect and plan for
their members’ future.
We advise in estate planning matters, especially with large and extended families will lessen, if not prevent, misunderstanding and issues between heirs and will ensure that the assets of a person or a family are preserved, protected, and properly distributed. We can help draft and register wills and testaments for individuals. We can also advise family corporations on management succession and asset transfers.
We advise in estate planning matters, especially with large and extended families will lessen, if not prevent, misunderstanding and issues between heirs and will ensure that the assets of a person or a family are preserved, protected, and properly distributed. We can help draft and register wills and testaments for individuals. We can also advise family corporations on management succession and asset transfers.


Insurance
We advise clients on all types of retail and commercial insurance such as motor vehicle
insurance, director and officer liability insurance, product liability insurance, workman’s compensation, and
financial
insurance products. We also represent our clients in disputes on insurance coverage and value and complaints of
insured
or beneficiaries against insurers. We also act and represent insurance companies in court for recovery against
parties
at fault and their respective insurer. We can also help in negotiation and settlement of financial balances between
insurance companies and disputes between insurance brokers and insurance companies.
Criminal Law
United Arab Emirates has one of the most diverse populations in the world and is a melting
pot of cultures. The authorities maintain law and order throughout the country. Unfortunately, crimes still occur. For
those who need legal advice and assistance when they have a brush with criminal elements or have been accused of
wrongdoings, our advocates are armed with legal knowledge and skills to safeguard life and liberty and to assert legal
rights and remedies.
Our dedicated and sharp lawyers from our criminal law practice group are ready to assist clients in prosecuting offenders and in defending client’s rights and liberty with the full protection afforded by law. We have successfully handled criminal matters on human trafficking, drugs, murders, breach of trust, money laundering, and other crimes.
Our dedicated and sharp lawyers from our criminal law practice group are ready to assist clients in prosecuting offenders and in defending client’s rights and liberty with the full protection afforded by law. We have successfully handled criminal matters on human trafficking, drugs, murders, breach of trust, money laundering, and other crimes.


Technology, Media & Telecommunication (TMT)
Technology is ever progressing, and we are witnessing technological disruptions that alter
lifestyles and processes and demands changes in legal frameworks and approach.
There has been a steady rise of software products and services, and information technology has never been so dynamic.
Along with the IP practice group, our TMT practice group advises on legal protection and safeguarding of data and
information. We can draft and assist in negotiation of technology-related contracts, service level agreements and
software use and licensing.
We also advise on media and entertainment. We offer talent protection with our thorough contract review and negotiation advice for athletes and celebrities. We can advise on sponsorship contracts and sporting events arrangements.
We also advise on media and entertainment. We offer talent protection with our thorough contract review and negotiation advice for athletes and celebrities. We can advise on sponsorship contracts and sporting events arrangements.