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What to check, which records to keep and where employees can find official complaint channels.
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A team of licensed lawyers helping individuals, families and businesses in the UAE understand their options and take the next step. Consultations in English and Arabic.
Licensed lawyers
English and Arabic
Based in the UAE
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Languages
English and Arabic
Office hours
Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm
Consultations
From AED 1,500
Reply time
We aim to reply within 24 hours
Free 15-minute consultation for first-time clients
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How it works
Legal questions can feel complicated. We aim to understand the issue, explain the available routes and help you decide what to do next.
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Share a brief overview of your situation, the people or businesses involved and any key dates. Please leave confidential documents out of your first message.
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We review what you have shared, identify the relevant area of UAE law and tell you what we would need to know next.
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Consultations start from AED 1,500. We confirm the scope and the fee before you decide whether to proceed.
First-time clients can book a free 15-minute consultation.
Book a consultationSubmitting an enquiry does not create a lawyer-client relationship.
Who you will speak to
Our team are licensed lawyers with bachelor's and master's degrees in law. We explain things in plain language and agree the scope and fee with you before any work begins.
Licensed lawyers
Bachelor's and master's degrees in law.
English and Arabic
Consultations available in either language.
Based in the UAE
Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.
Clear fees
Consultations from AED 1,500, confirmed before you proceed.
UAE LEGAL UPDATE · 2026
Effective from 1 June 2026, the new law is a timely reason for businesses to review contract templates, negotiations, guarantees and recurring agreements. The impact depends on the contract and the applicable legal framework.
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Common questions
We support individuals, families and businesses with contracts, employment, family matters, rental and property issues, disputes, corporate matters and compliance, with a focus on UAE law.
Consultations start from AED 1,500. The final fee depends on the matter and the scope of support, and we confirm it before you decide whether to proceed. First-time clients can also book a free 15-minute consultation.
We offer our services in English and Arabic.
Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm (UAE time). We aim to reply to every enquiry within 24 hours.
Yes. We can provide ongoing legal support for businesses, including retainers, contract review, employment matters, corporate matters, compliance and day to day legal requirements.
That is fine. Tell us briefly about your situation and we will help identify the right type of support for your matter.
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