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Q: Hello Sir,
I have a company and have outstanding loans worth AED 1.9 Million.
We have been paying regularly for over 2 years now, but I have not been able to pay my last EMI. The next one is due soon but I don't have the provision to pay as the business is very dull.
What are the consequences if I cannot pay?

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Debt restructuring of commercial loans with banks

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Q: Dear Sir / Madam,
Greetings from Dubai!
Our commercial group has been established in Dubai since 1963.
Due to the recent turbulence in the economic conditions in the region, the banks have withdrawn the support for our financial facilities provided to our company which has lead to default in honouring our commitments.
While we are trying to manage the situation, the banks have filed criminal/civil cases against our companies.
Let me know if your esteemed organization can help us amicably restructure the outstanding debt with the bank so that we can continue to focus on reviving our business.
Thanking you!


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The legal steps of getting labour dues after obtaining a favorable judgment
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Q: I already have the execution judgements but until now I didn't receive any of my final settlement. It's already 1 yr. and 3 months since I left my previous company.
Any advice on what step do I need to do next?

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How to get money as per the final judgement when the company declares bankruptcy?
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Q: I have won a labour case from the Abu Dhabi labour court against my company and execution has done during Nov 2020 but the money is not yet received.
The company is now working. If the company will declare bankruptcy now, what are the chances of getting my money as per the final judgement?

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How to block company license for mother company in labor execution enforcement?

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Q: Dear Sir,
Please reply to my problem. I am currently in Abu Dhabi. I have a labor case against my old company in Abu Dhabi for my final settlement amount for 14 years.
I won the case and got the final judgment and execution started on March 2021. Until now that company did not pay anything with respect to the judgment.
The company having a commercial license as a branch in Abu Dhabi & the parent company license in Sharjah. The Abudhabi branch has no assets (no vehicles, no own office - Has a rented office, no bank accounts) under Abudhabi License.
The execution court made a decision to freeze the company account under Abudhabi License but they have no accounts under Abudhabi License.
But all of their accounts are under Sharjah license. In this situation, how can I proceed with the court to block the company accounts?
The execution court had already made several decisions to seize the assets (But the Abu Dhabi branch has no assets).
Please advise how to handle this subject.


Sep 30, 2021
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How to get the labor dues while the company files for bankruptcy?

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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I have a labor case with my previous company for non-payment of settlement and pending salaries. The judgment came in my favor and I received 35% of my pending amount through the AD judicial department.
Later, I came to know that my company filed for bankruptcy proceedings and it’s still with the court. What can I do next?
Is there any possibility to get my remaining amount?


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المطالبة بالمبلغ المستحق لدى شركة تحت التصفية

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س: السلام عليكم،
كسبت قضية تجارية بسيطة في أبوظبي ضد شركة شحن لم تقم بالشحن أو تسليمي شحنتي. فتحت أمر تنفيذ منذ أكثر من 7 أشهر و إلى الآن لم أستلم المبلغ المستحق لي في الحكم.
علمًا بأن الشركة تحت التصفية. كيف أحصل على حقوقي؟
شكرًا جزيلاً!


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Can I file a warrant of arrest against POA holder if not listed in trade license?
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Q: Good day!
I am seeking to get advice about my labor case.
I filed a case against my company in 2021. In July 2022, my case was won. However, I have not yet received my money.
When I called the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, the call center representative said I should go to any Enjaz office and request a MOA (Memorandum of Agreement). I should then file a warrant of arrest against my previous company.
The owner of the company is not listed on the trade license. I believe the owner is his father, who lives in India. The person who is responsible for the company has only a POA (power of attorney).
My question is, can I use the name of the person with the POA on the warrant of arrest, instead of the name on the trade license?
Thank you for your advice in advance.
I appreciate it!

Jul 20, 2023
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Is the creditor obliged to provide a proof of funds for the debtor to issue an arrest order?



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Q: I recently made a petition to issue a subpoena arrest order on the debtor in my execution case. The honorable court rejected my petition.
I was then told that there is a new ruling that the creditor has to prove that the debtor has funds while submitting a subpoena request.
A) Is the above new requirement true? Is it not sufficient to prove that the debtor has not paid?
B) The debtor made a power of attorney in the name of her brother, giving him the power to collect all funds that are payable to the debtor.
In this way, the debtor's bank account shows zero, but she can get a supplementary credit card from her brother, and pay for all purchases.
What can I do?
C) What methods are available to me to detect the funds of the debtor, or to prove that she is using methods to hide her funds?
Thank you for your assistance




Nov 29, 2023
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