Q: I am a UK resident. When I was deported, there was an outstanding credit card balance. A UK-based company has filed a case in CCMCC UK courts… A: Since there is a mutual enforcement treaty between the UAE and the UK, the bank has the full right to proceed with the case against you…

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How to deal with a credit card case after transferring it from the UAE to the UK?

Hi,

I am a UK resident. I was previously living in Dubai until 2017. I was deported from Dubai in 2017 on a nonfinancial related case.

When I was deported, there was an outstanding credit card balance on my Emirates Bank which I couldn't pay off and now a UK-based company has filed a case in CCMCC UK courts to recover the amount.

So my questions are:

1. Does the company in the UK require a Dubai court to peruse this case in the UK?

2. How can the UK courts accept a financial settlement case (credit card) without formally confirming if the case is filed in Dubai or the UAE?

3. Can the bank still peruse a case against me if I was deported by the UAE courts as I did not abscond or flee the UAE?

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18 Jul 2022, 08:43

Dear questioner,

Thank you for your query!

As per your questions, since there is a mutual enforcement treaty between the UAE and the UK, the bank has the full right to proceed with the case against you, and since the case is adjudicated against you, they also have full right to freeze and seize your UK assets towards the settlement agreement.

Regards,

18 Jul 2022, 09:09

Thanks for your response!

Would it be beneficial for me to retain a solicitor in Dubai to handle the case or would it be best to now handle it given that the case is already in UK tribunal courts?

18 Jul 2022, 13:07

Given the fact that you are a deportee and possibly have an entry ban, it is absolutely vital for you to have a lawyer in Dubai since the source of the problem is here.

We can represent you in court against the plaintiff in order to solve your case.

For more information, please contact us via phone or email.

Regards,

18 Jul 2022, 14:03

I tried calling you on the mobile number but couldn't get through.

Can we discuss costs/fees? Should I plan to ask you to represent me?

Also, I would be interested to find out more about how you would be planning to resolve the case.

Can we have a quick review call?

Thanks

19 Jul 2022, 05:47

You can send me an email to book a Zoom consultation, so we will discuss your case and our legal fees.

Thanks

19 Jul 2022, 05:59

Dear Mr. Hassan,

Thank you for your question.

Regarding pending loans and credit cards, it is possible to make a settlement with the bank.

However, as you possibly have an entry ban, it is absolutely vital for you to have a legal representative in the UAE since the source of your problem is here.

For a legal consultation, contact us on the phone.

Thanks

19 Jul 2022, 06:01

* Apologies, this answer was intended for another querist.

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