List of lawyers in Dubai Prepared by British Embassy Dubai www.gov.uk The following list of lawyers has been prepared by the British Embassy Dubai for the convenience of British nationals who may require legal advice and assistance in Dubai. It is provided on the understanding that we (the British Embassy) do not assume or undertake any legal responsibility, to you, or those affected, if you choose to take it into account when instructing a local lawyer. Further and alternatively, we cannot accept any liability to any person or company for any financial loss or damage arising from the use of this information or from any failure to give information. Our aim is to provide our customers with as much relevant information to enable them to make better informed decisions but our lists are not recommendations and should not be treated as such.
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List of lawyers in Dubai
Prepared by British Embassy Dubai
www.gov.uk
The following list of lawyers has been prepared by the British Embassy Dubai for the convenience of British nationals who may require legal advice
and assistance in Dubai. It is provided on the understanding that we (the British Embassy) do not assume or undertake any legal responsibility, to
you, or those affected, if you choose to take it into account when instructing a local lawyer.
Further and alternatively, we cannot accept any liability to any person or company for any financial loss or damage arising from the use of this
information or from any failure to give information.
Our aim is to provide our customers with as much relevant information to enable them to make better informed decisions but our lists are not
recommendations and should not be treated as such.
Ahmed Ibrahim Advocates & Legal Consultants. Mr. Ahmed Nofal, Senior Legal Consultant ACICO Business Park, Port Saeed, 4th floor, Office No. 406, Deira Tel: + 971 50 481 2240, +971 55 767 4030 Email: [email protected] Opening hours
09:00 - 17:00 Sun - Thurs
This company has told us the following:
Specialisations are in: Full litigation support; Employment; Family law; Criminal; Corporate Finance & Commercial Law; Arbitration; Property & Real Estate Law; Fraud; Aviation Law; Contracts; Trade Law; Banking law; Intellectual Property Law; Civil Law.
Affiliated with UAE Ministry of Justice and Dubai Legal Affairs Department
Ahmad Al Madani Advocates & Legal Consultants Ahmad Saleh Al Madani Al Fattan Plaza Building, 1st Floor, Office No.102, Al Qarhoud area, Airport St, Deira, Dubai Tel: +971 4 250 0045 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.almadanilawfirm.com This company has told us the following:
Notarial services available: Certifying Passports; Witnessing Signatures; establish companies with DED and JAFZA
They have English and Arabic speaking staff.
They are not affiliated with any local authority/body.
Specialisations are in Litigation and Legal consultants.
They have experience of representing British Nationals.
They can offer a Pro Bono service: Yes, a 30 minutes office visit can be provided
Al Gharib & Associates Advocates and Legal Consultants Mukhtar Gharib & Aimee Joyce Navarro Office No.203-204 City Avenue Building Port Saeed Road Dubai Tel: +971 4 295 5050 Email: [email protected] Website: www.alghariblawfirm.com This company has told us the following:
Specialisations are in: Companies and Corporate, Free Zones, Real Estates, M&A, Maritime, Telecommunications, Oil & Gas and Aviation & Personal Status Law (Family Law).
Staff speak English.
They have experience of representing British nationals.
They can offer a Pro Bono service: Yes, 30 minutes.
They also cover Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah & Fujairah.
Al Matrooshi Advocates & Legal Consultants Adv. Abdul Aziz Al Matrooshi, Chairman Al Harthy Building, 4th Floor, No. 401, Al Mina Road, Bur Dubai, P O Box 34143 Dubai Tel: +971 4 393 0039, +971 50 656 4964 Email: [email protected] Website: www.advocatesuae.com Opening hours 09:00 - 18:00 Sun - Thurs This company has told us the following:
Notarial services are not provided.
Specialisations are in: Criminal; Civil; Commercial; Family; Rental and Labour cases.
They have experience of representing British Nationals.
They can offer a Pro Bono service of 1 phone call for 20 minutes.
Staff speak English and Arabic.
Other areas covered: Abu Dhabi, R.A.K, Sharjah, Fujairah and Ajman.
Al Midfa & Associates Ms. Tina Thapar 1004/1005 Al Reem Tower, Al Maktoum Road, Deira, Dubai Tel: +971 4 227 2701 Email: [email protected] Website: www.almidfalawyers.com Opening hours 09:00 - 18:00 Sun - Thurs This company has told us the following:
Specialisations are in: All types of litigation in the Courts and Rental Dispute Centre.
They have experience of representing British Nationals.
They can offer a Pro Bono service: Yes, by one detailed email.
Al Rowaad Advocates & Legal Consultancy Mr. Hassan Mohsen Elhais, Mrs. Awatif Mohd Khouri, Ms. Alexandra Tribe and Mr. David Hallam-Peel 29th Floor, H Hotel Office Tower, One Sheikh Zayed Road, Adjacent to World trade Centre Roundabout, Dubai Tel: +971 4 325 4000 For emergency (SMS only): +971 50 506 5861, +971 55 226 4596 English Law: +971 4 358 9444 Email: UAE Law: [email protected], [email protected] English Law: [email protected] Website: www.alrowaad.ae, www.professionallawyer.me, www.expatriatelaw.com This company has told us the following:
Available notarial services: Oaths; Witnessing signatures and certified copies of documents and passports. Can be used for use in the UK or countries that are part of the Hague Convention. Registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Reduction in fees may be offered for multiple pages.
Specialisations are in: Family Law; Marriage/Divorce; Insurance Law; Commercial/Business Law; Civil Law; Criminal Damages; Damages Claims; Narcotics; Contract Law; Corporations; Inheritance Law; Employment Law; Car Accidents.
They have experience of representing British Nationals.
They can offer a Pro Bono service: Yes, one phone call for 15 minutes when they are a customer of the British Embassy, this service must be requested at the beginning of the call.
Staff speak English and Arabic.
They cover: Abu Dhabi, R.A.K, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman and U.A.Q.
They have representation in the UAE Courts.
They are aware of UK law (English Family Solicitors/Divorce).
They do offer a re-payment plan. (instalments by post date cheques)
Bin Haider Advocates & Legal Consultants Ms. Rachel Leigh-Doyle The H Hotel, Office Tower, 32nd Floor, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Tel: +971 4 358 8777, +971 55 140 7756 Email: [email protected] Website: www.binhaideradvocate.com This company has told us the following:
Specialisations are in: Criminal and Civil Law; Commercial Law, Immigration Law; International Law; Banking and Business Law; Company Establishment; Real Estate; Family Law; Labour Law; Arbitration Law.
They have experience of representing British Nationals.
Staff speak English and Arabic.
They cover: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm al Quwain and Sharjah
They have full representation in the UAE Courts and Tribunals
Website: www.binsuwaidan.ae Opening hours 08:00 – 16:00 Sun - Thurs This company has told us the following:
Specialisations are in: Civil cases, Disputes, Maritime claims, Companies law, Arbitration, Financial & banking issues, Oil & gas contracts, Criminal issues, Labour cases, Real estate and contracting disputes, Insurance, Sports law, Family and personal status issues, Registration of Trade marks & agencies, Law and contracts related to Electronic trade, Merger & Acquisition.
They have experience of representing British Nationals.
They can offer a Pro Bono service:
Staffs speak English and Arabic.
They also cover other Emirates – All UAE. (Also Egypt, Sudan, Oman, Morocco, Jordan, China).
Dentons & Co Dubai Office Managing Partner – Alastair Young Level 18, Boulevard Plaza 2 Burj Khalifa District P O Box 1756 Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel: + 971 4 402 0800 Fax: +971 4 325 3350 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dentons.com/en/global-presence/middle-east/united-arab-emirates/dubai Opening hours 08:30 - 17:30 Sun - Thurs This company has told us the following:
Available notarial services: oaths, witnessing signatures and certified copies of documents and passports
Specialisations are in: Corporate Commercial; Disputes; Employment; Real Estate; Construction; Banking and Finance; Energy; Infrastructure
Particular expertise in advising on branch and LLC set ups and UAE commercial agencies.
They have experience of representing British Nationals.
Everys Legal Consultancy Mr Charles Cuthbert, Mr Bill Gambrill Offices 2501, The Fairmont, Sheikh Zayed Road, P O Box 73310 Dubai Tel: + 971 4 311 6546 Email: [email protected] Website: www.everys.ae Opening hours 08:30 - 17:00 Sun - Thurs This company has told us the following:
They are not notaries however can provide services on: Administering Oaths, Certifying passports, witnessing signatures, Arranging for documents to be apostilled and UAE stamped in London
Specialisations are in: Matrimonial Law; Wills &Trusts; Company Law; Employment Law; Arbitration & Litigation.
They have experience of representing British Nationals.
They can offer a Pro Bono service: Initial call (maximum of 10 minutes).
Hamdan Alshamsi Lawyers and Legal Consultants Mr Andrew Workman, LLB (Hons) Barrister, Office 1611, Al Manara Tower, Al Abraj Street Business Bay, DUBAI Tel: +971 4 346 9262 Mobile: + 971 50 125 7064 Fax: +971 4 346 9272 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.alshamsilegal.com This company has told us the following:
Specialisations in: Criminal; Employment and Labour; Family; Banking; Insurance; Construction; Company; IP Law; IT and Cybercrime; Arbitration; Rent Disputes; Property; Finance; Partnerships; Maritime;
Experience of representing British Nationals.
Can provide a Pro Bono service: 45 minutes consultation by telephone or by Office appointment – free of charge.
Staff who speak English, Arabic, Urdu, French and Filipino.
Areas covered: All Emirates.
They are aware of UK law.
Represented in UAE Courts inclusive of Federal and Supreme Courts as well as DIFC.
Repayment terms - alternative repayment terms may be available, please enquire at initial stages.
Hani Al Jasmi Advocates & Legal Consultants Raheela Habib Imran (Legal Consultant) Office No. 203 and 207 Liberty Building Near Sharjah Bank Al Garhoud P.O. Box 123887 Dubai Tel: + 971 4 295 7744 Mobile: +971 56 836 1750 Email: [email protected] Website: www.aljasmilaw.com Opening Hours Sunday – Wednesday: 8:00am to 5:00pm Thursday: 8:00am to 3:00pm Saturday:10:00am to 3:00pm Ramadan working hours 9:00am- 4:00pm This company has told us the following:
They do have English speaking staff.
They are affiliated to Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department and the International Bar Association.
Notarial Services; Certifying Passports; Witnessing Signatures and Attestation of certified true copies.
Specialisations are in UAE Labour and Employment Law; Company and Commercial Law; Civil Law; Property Law; Criminal Law; Family Law; Maritime Law; Arbitration and DIFC Courts; Litigation and Debt recovery.
They have experience of representing British Nationals.
They can offer a Pro Bono service: 15 minute free consultation at our offices only, not available by telephone.
Also available in Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi and Umm al-Quwain
They have representation by 4 Lawyers in the UAE Courts.
Diana Hamade Attorneys at Law (In association with EKP) Haya Obaid 6th Floor, Unit 603, Maze Tower Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai Tel: +971 4 273 3029 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ials.ae Opening hours 09:00 - 17:00 Sun - Thurs This company has told us the following:
Available notarial services: Oaths; Witnessing Signatures and Certifying Passports. The services provided are normally for use in the UK and Commonwealth countries. Registered with Ministry of Justice UAE, Dubai Courts and DIFC Courts.
Specialisations are in: Family Law; Arbitrations and Litigation; Employment; Corporate; Criminal Litigation
They have experience of representing British Nationals.
They can provide legal aid.
They do not offer a Pro Bono service
Staff speak English and Arabic.
Affiliated to Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Dept; UAE Lawyers Association; DIFC Courts
They also cover All Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, UAQ and RAK.
Mackrell International 21-25 Church Street West Woking Surrey U21 6DJ UK Tel: +44(0)1483 755609 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mackrell.net
James Berry & Associates Mr. James Berry 3rd Floor, 304, API Tower Sheikh Zayed Road P O Box 52294 Dubai Tel: +971 4 331 7552 Email: [email protected] Website: www.jamesberrylaw.com This company has told us the following:
Available notarial services: Oaths; Witnessing signatures and certified copies of documents and passports. Although they provide Notarial Services, please note that they are NOT Notary Public.
Specialisations are in: Corporate & Commercial Areas; Company Set Ups; Trademark; Real Estate; Employment; Family Law; Wills and Estate Inheritance; Debt Recovery; Company Secretarial Services; Compliance; Litigation.
They have experience of representing British Nationals.
They are affiliated with the Rulers Office and Department of Economic Development.
They can offer a Pro Bono service: Yes, 10 minutes by phone providing legal guidance.
Panglobe Advocates Mr Abdulla Lootah Bin Lahej Building Al Garhoud Dubai Tel: +971 4 283 3337 Fax: +971 50 455 8288 Email: [email protected] Website: www.panglobeadvocates.ae This company has told us the following:
Available notarial services: Administering Oaths, Certifying Passports & Witnessing signatures.
They have English speaking staff.
They are not affiliated to any local authority/body.
Specialisations are in criminal law and corporate law (all accredited).
They do have experience of representing British Nationals.
They can offer a Pro Bono service.
They don’t offer repayment plans.
They also have a branch in Abu Dhabi and cover Sharjah, Ajman, UAQ, RAK and Fujairah.
Rashed Bin Arab Advocates & Legal Consultants Mr Hassan Mattar, Senior Legal Consultant The H Hotel , No. 1002-A, 10th Floor Sheikh Zayed Road, Bur Dubai Office Dubai Tel: +97 1 50 460 9065 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.rashedbinarab.com This company has told us the following:
Available notarial services: Administering Oaths, Witnessing signatures and certified copies of documents and passports. Can be used for use in the UK or countries that are part of the Hague Convention.
Specialisations are in: Matrimonial; Employment Law; Family Law; Commercial & Business Law; Corporate Law; Collections Law; Child Protection; Marriage Law; Divorce Law; Insurance Law; Banking Law; Financial Law; Transportation Law; Tenancy Law; Real Estate Law; Contracts Law; Taxes Law; Government Law; Labour Law Relation; Immigration Law; Auto/Accidents.
They have experience of representing British Nationals.
They can provide legal aid.
They can offer a Pro Bono service: Minimum of 5 minutes – Maximum of 20 minutes.
Staff speak English and Arabic.
They also cover Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, R.A.K & Al Ain.
Sanad International Law Group Christian Simo Mr. Abdul Rahman Al Sharhan, Managing Partner 48 Burj Gate Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Next to Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall Metro Station, P O Box 555567 Dubai Tel: +971 4 388 9955, +971 50 744 6758 Email: [email protected] Website: www.silg.ae This company has told us the following:
Available notarial services: Oaths, Witnessing signatures and certified copies of documents and passports. Can be used for use in the UK or countries that are part of the Hague Convention. Registered with UAE Notary Public and can notarise local documents in English and Arabic.
Specialisations are in: Cases in DIFC-LCIA, DIAC; Civil(Civil transactions/Disputes/Litigation); Commercial; Compliance Law; Construction & Engineering Law; Contract & legal Documents; Corporate Law; Criminal Law; Dispute Management & Resolution; Expat Legal Services; Expo 2020 Full advice package; Family & Matrimonial Law; Finance Law; Insurance Law; Intellectual Property; Labour law; Legal Consultants; Leisure & Hotel Law; Media Law; Notary Services; Professions; Project Legal Services; Real Estate Law; Retail & Trade; Sole Traders; Sports Law; Tort Law; Travel & Tourism.
They have experience of representing British Nationals.
They can provide legal aid.
They can offer a Pro Bono service: Yes, 30 minutes by appointment.
Staff speak English and Arabic.
They also cover Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, UAQ, RAK and Fujairah.
The Law Offices of Faisal Alzarooni Faisal Alzarooni Clover Bay Tower, Al Abraj St, Office 301 Business Bay Dubai Tel: +971 4 513 5122 Email: [email protected] Website: www.faisalalzarooni.com This company has told us the following :
They have English speaking staff.
They are affiliated with UAE ministry of Justice, Dubai Legal Affairs Dept, Abu Dhabi Judicial Dept
Specialisations are in Criminal Law Defence.
They have experience of representing British nationals.
They can offer a Pro Bono service: Free 30 minute case evaluation.
They can offer repayment plans please enquire on request
Trench & Associates Ms. Cynthia Trench, Principal 2/F Union National Bank Bldg., Khalid Bin Waleed Street, P O Box 21832 Dubai Tel : + 971 4 355 3146 Fax : + 971 4 355 3106 Email: [email protected] Website: www.trenchlaw.com Opening hours 08:00 - 19:00 Sun - Thurs This company has told us the following:
Available notarial services: Oaths, Witnessing signatures and certified copies of documents and passports. Can be used for use in the UK or countries that are part of the Hague Convention. Will discount for existing customers or if there are more than 5 documents. As Solicitors/Commissions of Oaths. Registered with the law Society England and Wales (SRC) for all solicitors at the firm.
Specialisations are in: Wills, Succession and estate planning, Litigation and Arbitration, Corporate Fraud, Commercial drafting, Corporate matters including Mergers & Acquisitions & Employment.
They have experience of representing British Nationals.
They can provide legal aid.
They can offer a Pro Bono service: Yes, 30 minutes for employment advice to employees & 1 hour in respect of estate planning advice.
Staff speak English and Arabic.
They also cover all Emirates.
They do not have representation in the UAE Courts.
TWS Legal Consultants Ms. Nita Maru, Solicitor/Director Office Suite 3307 – 3308, 33rd Floor Oaks Liwa Heights Tower Cluster W 1 Jumeirah Lakes Towers P.O. Box 17317 Tel: +971 4 448 4284 Email: [email protected] Website: www.twslegal.ae This company has told us the following:
Available notarial services: Administering Oaths; Certifying passports; Witnessing Signatures & Certifying other documents.
Specialisations are in: Wills and Estate Inheritance; Guardianship and Custody; Family and Divorce Law; mediation, Administration of Estates, Asset Protection; Business Succession Planning; Company Formation; Offshore Setup; Corporate Commercial; Litigation and Disputes; Employment Disputes; Dispute Resolution; Arbitration; Franchise; Trademarks; Conveyance; Real Estate; Power of Attorney; Debt Recovery; Certification; Canadian Notary Public Services.
Licensed by the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Dept, registered with Dubai International Financial Centre Courts Register of Legal Practitioners.
They have experience of representing British nationals.
They can provide legal aid.
They can offer a Pro Bono service: Yes, one phone call for 10 minutes.
They offer a Free Divorce Legal Clinic every last Tuesday of the month providing 15 minutes free advice.
United Advocates Mr Walid Jumaa & Ms Sonam Trehan Office 3901-3902 Single Business Tower Business Bay Shiekh Zayed Road Po Box 90077 Dubai Tel: +971 4 380 4141 Email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. Website: www.united-advocates.com This company has told us the following:
Specialisations are in: Criminal, employment, family, real-estate/construction, commercial and litigation.
They are affiliated with the ruler’s court.
Staff speak English.
They have experience of representing British nationals.
They can offer a Pro Bono service: Yes, 30 minutes.
They also cover Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah & Fujairah.
Zayed Alshamsi Advocates & Legal Consultants Hamarain gate no. 10 Office E1-1 PO Box 42182 Dubai UAE Tel: +971 4 268 0800, +971 4 268 8080 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.zayedalshamsi.ae Opening Hours 08:00 - 17:00 Sun - Thurs This company has told us the following:
Specialisations are in: Applicable General Practice; Intellectual property law; Commercial law and companies law; Criminal law; Human Resources and Emiratization law; Islamic & Financial and obligation law; Civil Law; Personal status law; Arbitration, reconciliation and the alternative means for settling disputes; Agency, distribution and franchise agreements; Insurance; Litigations and lawsuits; Communications, media and technology.
They have experience of representing British Nationals.
Pro Bono service: Yes, we offer a Pro Bono service of 1 phone call for 30 minutes
If you do decide to use any of the lawyers on this list, we would like to hear from you. While there is no obligation on your part to provide feedback on the services you receive, any feedback you can give us is helpful.
Once completed, please return the form to the Embassy by post to British Embassy Dubai, Al Seef Road, Bur Dubai, PO Box 65, Dubai, United Arab Emirates or by email to [email protected]. An electronic version of the form is available at www.gov.uk/notarial-and-documentary-services-guide-for-the-united-arab-emirates. Thank you for your help.
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