Q: Hi, I lent money to a colleague. Now, it's been 5 years and he is still finding excuses not to pay me. Since then I left the UAE, and the only proof I have is Whatsapp messages. What can I do?

Q: Hi. I would like to inquire how much do you charge for a consultation because I need some legal assistance regarding loaned money. Someone owes me a big amount of money, AED 51,000 to be exact. I lent them an amount of AED 60,000 which they would pay on a monthly basis for 24 months. However, after 3 months of paying, they haven’t paid until now. I would like to get a quote on how much would it cost to have a legal assistance in such case like this. Thank you.

Q: Hi, One of my colleagues borrowed AED 60000 from me. He said I will give the money within a week. He didn't give the money. 18 months are over, and now he's not coming to the office. I don't have any evidence while taking money. 8 months back he wrote a letter on paper and he mentioned in it that he will give me money before September, and I have WhatsApp chatting. Can I get my money if I go to court? What is the procedure? Please help me.

An interview-format article covering the topic of contracts in the UAE. 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.

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.

The provisions of this law On Evidence in Civil and Commercial Transactions (Law of Evidence) govern evidence in civil and commercial disputes in the UAE.