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6 available 6 • View allCan I study in the US or UK and then become a lawyer in Dubai?
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Q: Can I study in the US or UK and then become a lawyer in Dubai?

Sep 27, 2021
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Law practice in the UAE
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Q: Hi, Can I practice law in the UAE with an LLB degree from the University of London?

Sep 26, 2017
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Amendments to the Law No. (23) of 1991 On the Regulation of the Legal Profession
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Q: I have read somewhere that Federal Law No.23 (1991) regulating the legal profession has been superseded by Federal Law No.3 (2012) regulating the legal profession and Decree 666 (2015) regulating the legal profession. However, I cannot find these newer laws on this website.
Would a knowledgeable lawyer confirm this and explain how the articles covering conflict of interest between lawyer and client have changed? In particular how article 40 of Fed Law No.23 (1991) has been amended.

Aug 15, 2017
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Can I become a lawyer in the UAE if I've lived in the UAE my whole life?




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Q: Can I become a lawyer in the UAE if I've lived in the UAE my whole life and was born here but not Emirati?





Nov 7, 2022
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How can a Pakistani expat start practicing law in the UAE?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I am an ex-pat from Pakistan with an LLB degree and two years of post-graduate experience. I am registered with both the Punjab Bar Council and the Lahore Bar Association as a practicing lawyer.
I am interested in starting my legal practice in the UAE, but I am unsure about the process.
Is there a bar council in the UAE that I need to register with to obtain a practicing license?
Additionally, what steps do I need to take to become a legal advisor in the UAE and start practicing law here?


Apr 18, 2023
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I am a UAE national and want study law in the UK. Can I still be a lawyer in the UAE?




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Q: I want to be a lawyer and study law in the UK.
I am a UAE national but I am worried about studying outside the UAE and not being able to actually become a lawyer in the UAE.
Do I really need to study in the UAE to become a lawyer here?





Oct 17, 2023
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Laws & Regulations
4 available 4 • View allFederal Law No. (23) of 1991 On the Regulation of the Legal Profession 3
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.
Dec 16, 1991
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Ministerial Decision No. (591) of 1997 On the Implementing Regulation of the Federal Law No. (23) of 1991 On the Regulation of the Legal Profession 0
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.
Dec 6, 1997
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Administrative Resolution No. (234) of 2015 Adopting the Bylaw Concerning the Registration of Legal Consultants in the Emirate of Dubai 3
By virtue of this resolution, the Bylaw Concerning the Registration of Legal Consultants in the Emirate of Dubai including all rules and procedures is adopted. This resolution replaces Administrative Resolution No.(125) of 2012 Adopting the Bylaw Concerning the Registration of Legal Consultants in the Emirate of Dubai.
Sep 10, 2015
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Administrative Resolution No. (240) of 2015 Adopting the Continuing Legal Professional Development Bylaw for Legal Consultants in the Emirate of Dubai 0
By virtue of this Resolution, the “Continuing Legal Professional Development Bylaw for Legal Consultants in the Emirate of Dubai” including its rules and procedures is adopted. The objective of this Bylaw is to enhance the standards of legal services offered in the Emirate of Dubai.
Sep 15, 2015
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If a person has a criminal case in the UAE, can he or she travel to any other GCC country on a work visa?
Apr 7, 2025
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Missing business partner since 2003. What to do about his share in the LLC? 0
Hello,
I am a manager of an LLC company with 25% share. In February 2003, a partner joined the company with a 25% share.
After two months, he didn’t like the company and left. After two years, we did not know where he was. We just heard that he left to Tunisia before his visa expired.
What to do with his 25% share, please?
Apr 7, 2025
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Can a Pakistani expat register a second marriage in the UAE without disclosing the first? 0
Hello,
I want to know the UAE rules regarding second marriage for expats. I am a Pakistani national and already have a wife back in my home country.
Now, I want to do a second marriage in the UAE with a Moroccan girl. Can you please let me know the procedure involved?
Can I get my marriage registered in the UAE? Is it mandatory to disclose the first marriage? I am on an employment visa in Dubai.
Apr 7, 2025
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How much time do I have to start paying after the verdict in the appeal court? 0
Hello,
How much time do I have to start paying after the verdict in the appeal court?
And what's the probability of freezing my account or traffic file if I’m paying?
Apr 11, 2025
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Can an employer post an employee’s photo on social media without their consent? 0
Hello,
Can an employer post an employee's photo on social media, LinkedIn or Instagram, without the employee's consent?
Secondly, the employer is forcing the employee to update the company details in the employee's profile.
I believe LinkedIn and Instagram are personal profiles and one cannot be forced to update the details. This photo was taken in the office.
Apr 11, 2025
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How can I be exempted from paying the 5% court fee, and where should I go to apply?
Mar 18, 2025
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Can we claim and sell a liquidated customer’s goods to recover debts through Dubai Courts? 0
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Our customer has gone into liquidation, and we are shipping goods to Saudi Arabia. We have stopped the shipment and requested payment of their outstanding balance.
How can we request to take ownership of their goods to sell in order to recover our outstanding invoices? Is this possible in Dubai Courts?
Feb 6, 2025
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I purchased an apartment, but the previous landlord refuses to vacate. What to do? 0
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I bought an apartment, but the previous landlord is refusing to vacate it. The contract clearly states that the landlord should hand over the apartment on the day of the transfer.
Out of courtesy, I gave him three days to vacate so he could find a new place to stay, but the time has passed, and he is still refusing to vacate and hand it over.
What should I do in this case?
Feb 4, 2025
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What happens if a person does not show up at the first instance of a divorce hearing? 0
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What happens if a person does not show up at the first instance of a divorce hearing?
Feb 1, 2025
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My hair was damaged by a very known and professional salon. Can I seek refund and compensation? 0
Hello.
I went to a very well-known and professional salon (or so I thought) for a normal hair dye. The guy who did my hair left the dye on my hair for over an hour when it was supposed to be on for a maximum of 30 minutes.
He wasn’t paying attention to me walking around the store talking to everyone and also doing another customer's extensions.
Now my hair is potentially damaged, my skull burns, and is flaky (meaning the dye wasn’t ammonia-free which is extremely unprofessional for such an expensive salon).
I didn’t even get the outcome that I wanted and the dye color doesn’t even show. I talked to him about it but he shut it down so fast and gaslit me the whole time and made me feel like I was the wrong one and I was ‘complaining about something so light’.
Please let me know what I can do legally about this.
Thank you.
Jan 31, 2025
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I left Dubai 19 years ago without cancelling my visa, which was through sponsorship.
I informed them after I left the country, and also paid my debt to them. However, I think I may no longer be able to travel there.
Is there anything I can do to remove the travel ban?
Apr 4, 2025
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Can a person with a UAE criminal case travel to another GCC country on a work visa? 0
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If a person has a criminal case in the UAE, can he or she travel to any other GCC country on a work visa?
Apr 7, 2025
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How long should I wait to receive my pending salary after a court verdict in my favor? 0
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I have a labor claim for salary pending with the Al Ain court and received the final decision in my favor. After waiting for one month, my employer still did not pay my pending salary.
I filed an execution case again on 21-Mar-25. Can you advise how long I should wait to get my pending salary? (My owner is a local Arabi from Al Ain.)
Note: Presently, my company’s operations are closed due to nonpayment of shop rent for 3 months (no assets at present).
Please advise how I will get my money.
Apr 7, 2025
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Can a Pakistani expat register a second marriage in the UAE without disclosing the first? 0
Hello,
I want to know the UAE rules regarding second marriage for expats. I am a Pakistani national and already have a wife back in my home country.
Now, I want to do a second marriage in the UAE with a Moroccan girl. Can you please let me know the procedure involved?
Can I get my marriage registered in the UAE? Is it mandatory to disclose the first marriage? I am on an employment visa in Dubai.
Apr 7, 2025
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Missing business partner since 2003. What to do about his share in the LLC? 0
Hello,
I am a manager of an LLC company with 25% share. In February 2003, a partner joined the company with a 25% share.
After two months, he didn’t like the company and left. After two years, we did not know where he was. We just heard that he left to Tunisia before his visa expired.
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Dear sir/madam,
I had signed a labor contract with the Ministry of Labour which had no "non-compete" clause.
Now, I want to leave the company, but my employer wants me to sign the "non-compete" clause in the termination contract.
In this case, is the non-compete clause applicable or not?
Oct 19, 2022
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Max deduction for severance pay due to damage/negligence in UAE 0
Dear Questioner,
In the UAE, is there a maximum amount an employer can deduct from an employee's severance pay due to damage/negligence?
Apr 26, 2023
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Canceling my MoU and getting my deposit back due to a low bank valuation and overpriced property 0
Hi,
I wanted to purchase a 2-bedroom apartment in JVC Dubai. I gave a 10% security deposit cheque to the seller. The price mentioned in the MoU is very high compared to other similar apartments in the same building.
The bank’s valuation also came in very low. Since the valuation is much lower, how can I terminate the MoU and get my cheque back? The MoU ends on 1st October 2024.
One of the articles in the MoU states:
In the event that the Buyer fails to make the payments as agreed or fails to complete the transfer on the agreed date due to his own acts or omissions, the Seller has the right to terminate this agreement and retain the deposit, provided that the termination is due to a violation of the agreed terms, unless both parties agree amicably to different dates.
I need help urgently.
Sep 16, 2024
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ما الطُرق المتاحة للإنذار بأمر الأداء قبل إقامة الدعوى؟ 0
صباح الخير،
ما الطُرق المتاحة للإنذار بأمر الأداء قبل إقامة الدعوى في حال كون المدَّعِي (فرد) والمدَّعَى عليه (شركة) في الإمارات؟
شكرًا!
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استحقاق المحامي نسبة من الفائدة القانونية رغم إبرام عقد سنوي بمبلغ مقطوع 0
السلام عليكم،
اتفقت الشركة مع مكتب محاماة على عقد سنوي بمبلغ مقطوع بالإضافة إلى نسبة من المبلغ الذي يتم تحصيله من القضايا.
هل يستحق المحامي نسبة من الفائدة القانونية المقضي بها حكمًا؟
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