United Arab Emirates: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

Ask property dispute lawyers in abu dhabi about jurisdiction, tenancy committees, developer claims, title records, escrow, evidence, settlement, and enforcement.

When a supplier demands immediate payment, a court notification arrives, or critical evidence faces removal, understanding which deadline carries legal consequences becomes essential. This analysis examines how to assess competing urgent demands, distinguish procedural requirements from negotiable requests, and preserve the choices that could disappear without careful action.

When a landlord dies and a security deposit remains disputed, tenants face questions about both the validity of deductions and who has authority to settle the account. This analysis examines how cleaning charges, damage claims, and ordinary wear should be distinguished, while also addressing the estate-administration requirements that determine which party can lawfully resolve the financial dispute.

When a supplier demands immediate payment, a court notification arrives, or critical evidence faces removal, understanding which deadline carries legal consequences becomes essential. This analysis examines how to assess competing urgent demands, distinguish procedural requirements from negotiable requests, and preserve the choices that could disappear without careful action.

A call from Dubai Police asking a person to attend a police station usually means that a complaint has been filed and the police are gathering evidence. The person may be called as a witness, or as the person against whom the complaint was made.

The key legislation governing extradition and international judicial cooperation in the UAE is Federal Law No. 39 of 2006 (amended by Federal Decree-Law No. 38 of 2023). It deals with the surrender of wanted persons, judicial assistance in criminal matters and the transfer of convicted persons.

A message sent in anger, a social media post, a recorded conversation or access to another person’s online account can sometimes lead to a criminal complaint in the UAE. Once a cybercrime complaint is made, the matter may move quickly from a police investigation to the Public Prosecution.

A defendant's uncertain statement about possible drug use abroad became the basis for his conviction when the court treated it as a confession. The Court of Cassation examined whether qualified words like "might have used" constitute an admission, and whether the evidence established when and where any consumption occurred.

When does delayed repayment cross the line into criminal breach of trust? The Federal Supreme Court examines whether non-payment alone proves criminal intent, or whether courts must assess the full circumstances, defenses, and supporting evidence before reaching a conviction.

As parties across the supply chain continue to navigate the consequences of recent geopolitical developments affecting the Strait of Hormuz...

The UAE government, primarily through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and the Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 Regarding the Regulation of Employment Relationships...

Dr. Hassan Elhais explains how under UAE law, committing suicide is a crime.