Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Warm greetings from Ukraine. Our company provided services to UAE company last year according to partnership agreement that was signed by both parties. However we didn't receive payment till now. Company representatives are not providing any specific information regarding terms of payment and we are not sure they will pay at all. Would you be so kind to advise the best and cheapest legal way in order to resolve payment issue? Thank you very much in advance.

Q: Good morning Sir. I have export perishables to Al Aweer market, and this particular gentleman paid for the first few orders but for the last few he didn't pay. He said tomorrow and it has never come. I have all the documents and I filed a complaint with Dubai police, and I have the complaint numbers as well. Now, my finances are very bad. If you could recover my money from this man, it will be a great help for my family. I trust Dubai people and this is what happened to me. If you could get your professional fee and get me the balance, then we can reach an agreement.

Q: Q1- A loan agreement was signed between P1 and P2 for a fund to be put in a trading as a favour from P2 to P1. P2 changed his mind and did not release the fund. Trading proceeded with another fund and the return during the agreed period was substantial. Is P2 liable to P1 for the earnings which could have been realized? Q2- A trading fund was in operation based on an agreement between P1 and P2. P1 owed P2 $X to be paid over 18 months. P1 funded the P2 account for the entire loan plus interest. P2 allowed P1 to trade with the fund as long as the loan liability is covered and loan payment is paid from proceeds, it was agreed that additional profit over the loan payments can be withdrawn by P1. P2 had full control over the funds but not the trading. P2 changed his mind and added 20% buffer to remain in the account as added security. The trading hit a downturn and fund got liquidated. Is P2 liable for the loss of the 20% additional buffer which he required to keep in the trading fund?

Q: Dear sir/madam, I purchased a villa along with my business partner. The title deed says that we are equal partners in that villa. Later on, the partner signed an affidavit (not notarized) stating that his share of the villa was actually a loan from me, and he would return his share of the villa and also pay 5% interest from the date of the title deed whenever I ask for it. Now, I want my partner to give me his share of the villa but he refuses. So I sent a legal notice. The notice period has expired. Q1. Can I file a performance order AMR AL ADA for this issue since the debt is unconditionally confirmed in writing (or is a performance order only possible for commercial contracts and money, not possible for a property)? Q2. If it's possible to have a performance order case, can I also ask for the agreed interest from the date that I purchased the villa?

Q: Hello, I met someone who needed financing for the business and offered me a business partnership. We entered into an agreement to add my name to the trade license as a partner, working on a 75/25 ratio. I incurred various expenses for his office, such as paying past DEWA bills, Chamber of Commerce payments, unpaid chiller bills, internet bills, and phone bills. All expenses were covered from my bank, and I have all transaction details with bank statements reflecting payments towards his office. I also paid cash salaries for overdue employees. However, he is not creating a legal agreement with me nor returning my money despite not proceeding with the partnership. I am seeking advice on legal options for such financial fraud. I have all documents related to him and his company, including bills paid towards his company, as well as screenshots of our conversations where he agreed to make payments but has not followed through. Kindly help me find a suitable way to tackle this situation where my funds are stuck.

An interview-format article covering the topic of shareholder disputes in the UAE and pre-emptive measure to be considered. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.

This Law applies to merchants, as well as to all acts of commerce carried out in the UAE by any person even though he be not a trader. Commercial matters regarding which specific Federal laws are issued shall be subject to the provisions of such laws, and to the provisions hereof which do not contradict with said laws.

The law promulgates UAE Civil Procedures Code (Civil Procedure Law) which governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, including the prosecution before the courts, litigation and execution.