Civil & Criminal Litigation

As your go-to UAE litigation firm, with a capacity for fluent trilingual drafting and communications (Arabic, English, French), we adapt quickly as either your advocates in the onshore courts, or as a seamless ‘local plug-in’ to your multi-team cross-jurisdictional dispute. Throughout the modern development of the United Arab Emirates, and the wider MENA region, our lawyers have developed themselves as litigation experts working with and for clients of all sizes - from international firms to local startups.

Our association with Ahmed Ramadan Advocates and Legal Consultants allows us to have full rights of audience to advocate in the courts of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. We regularly represent clients at all jurisdictional levels, from the Court of First Instance (federal and local), Court of Appeal (federal and local) Federal Supreme Court (at the federal level), to the Court of Cassation at the local level of the emirates which have independent judicial departments.

Whilst we usually act for our clients through the entire lifecycle of a particular dispute, we are also able to provide modularised services, such as the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards, interim injunctions, undertakings or attachments.

We understand the wider ecosystems of disputes, and how to apply both well trodden paths and fresh strategic thinking to the nuances of each contentious matter we work on. We honour the privilege of being trusted by our clients by respecting their needs to be communicated with as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Civil Litigation


Our services and sectors of interest include:

  • Real Estate

  • Hospitality

  • Entertainment & IP

  • Technology (including Web3 / Blockchain / VARA)

  • Retail

  • Construction


We are experienced and capable in filing criminal complaints to the public prosector of any of the Emirates, and in defending against charges eminating from those complaints.

We regularly act for a variety of clients who are looking for both a highly competent legal counsel, as well as a ‘consigliere’ and logical ear during what can be a highly emotive and difficult period.

Aware of the personal toll such moments can take, we commit to providing clear, honest and concise advice in order to be able to help you navigate your matter as easily as possible, ensuring you are treated with dignity, respect and support regardless of your situation.

Criminal Litigation

We are able to service clients in need of support on any aspect of onshore criminal law in the UAE, with a focus on cases involving:

  • White Collar Crimes

  • Cybercrimes

  • Defamation and Libel Matters