Q: Can the law of other countries be applied in Dubai Court if the parties in the case are not Emirati? How to check which law will be implemented in each case? Any specific procedure?

Q: How much are the arbitration costs usually, in case I have a dispute with a company who refused to pay, is it better to go with arbitration or regular courts?

Q: How long does it take to get an enforceable judgment before the courts of Abu Dhabi?

Q: Hi, I have approached a lawyer because they promised to solve my case in a weeks time. I went and paid the fees on 9th of July and got 3 copies attested from Dubai courts and submitted all. I have been hearing from them that they will do it today, tomorrow and it's been nearly a month and case manager is just telling "today, tomorrow". I have lost trust and hopes. I approached them for a solution and they promised it within a week, not in 3 weeks, and they have not even sent the legal notice. Please advise what should I do?

Q: Dubai Courts issued a payment execution order in my favour for a commercial case in May 2017, but the defendant hasn't paid yet. I've been chasing the lawyer every couple of weeks since but they are ignoring me and not following up on anything even though I have paid them in full. What can I do?

Q: Hi, I have a company in Dubai, I have received an attorney legal notice from on behalf of a US supplier, for an appx. $200K invoice for the product ordered but unpaid. I could not attend the hearing and first court session is due on 16 October. I appreciate if you can provide advice on the above. Hence there is a chance that one of the recipients of this message might be the claimant, I prefer to provide further details once I receive your response. Regards, Ali Managing Director

س: تزيد مطالبتي على 150 ألف درهم مقابل الرواتب غير المدفوعة ومستحقات نهاية الخدمة. هل يجب عليّ تعيين محامٍ مواطن؟ أم أن هذا الأمر ليس ضروريًا في القضايا العمالية؟

تشبيه المحامي بالطبيب هو تشبيه قديم شائع، إلا أن انعكاسه على الواقع المجتمعي لم يكتمل بعد، إذ ما زال كثير من الناس لا يلجؤون إلى المحامين إلا اضطراراً. فمع أن هؤلاء الناس يهرعون إلى الأطباء فور الشعور بأي تلبك أو تردٍ لحالتهم الصحية، أو قبل اتخاذ أي قرار قد يؤثر بأجسادهم، يُلاحظ أنهم لا يفعلون المثل متى تعلق الأمر بصحتهم "المجتمعية" أو بحقوقهم، وهذا ما يقودهم في كثير من الأحيان إلى عواقب غير حميدة تتمثل في دعاوى معقدة، وقضايا مكلفة، وخسائر مالية تؤثر على حياتهم بأكملها.

The provisions of this Law regulate the profession of lawyers in the UAE. Lawyers are those who practice the legal profession in view of providing judicial and legal assistance to whomever so requires.

This Ministerial Decision of Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments sets the implementing regulations of the Federal Law No. (23) of 1991 On the Regulation of the Legal Profession in the UAE. It abrogates Ministerial Decision No. (501) of 1992.

By virtue of this resolution, the Bylaw Concerning the Registration of Advocates in the Emirate of Dubai including all rules and procedures is adopted. This resolution replaces Administrative Resolution No. (123) of 2012 Adopting the Bylaw Concerning the Registration of Advocates in the Emirate of Dubai.

By virtue of this resolution, the Bylaw Concerning the Licensing of Advocacy Firms in the Emirate of Dubai including all rules and procedures is adopted. This resolution replaces Administrative Resolution No. (124) of 2012 Adopting the Bylaw Concerning the Licensing of Advocacy Firms in the Emirate of Dubai.