Advocate

Mohammad Ebrahim
Hassan Al Shaiba

Of Al Shaiba Advocates And Legal Consultants

We write in the Gulf News

(971) 501-888 453

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Lawyers in Dubai for Individuals, Families and Businesses

ASK THE LAW is the online legal platform of a reputed law firm, Al Shaiba Advocates & Legal Consultants. It is an Emirati-owned law firm located in Business Bay, Dubai. Our lawyers in Dubai advise and represent individuals, families, SMEs, large businesses and multinational corporations in their legal disputes and court proceedings in the UAE. Our legal team of highly qualified lawyers and legal consultants offer expert legal opinion and the best litigation support in Dubai Courts and all other competent courts in the UAE.

Our clients approach us at different stages of a legal matter. Sometimes they want to be prepared before they have to face potential risks or legal disputes, or sometimes they approach us once they have legal disputes. Our legal experts review the facts, make thorough case assessments, and provide a practical and workable legal solution. ASK THE LAW; Al Shaiba Advocates and Legal Consultants are recruiting the UAE’s top advocates and legal consultants, who provide legal assistance for various legal disputes, including labour and employment law, civil law, criminal law, family law, real estate law, cyber law, wills and estate law, debt recovery, wills and inheritance and many more. Book a legal consultation to discuss your matter with the appropriate legal team.

An Emirati Law Firm, Not a Franchise

Our Emirati law firm is owned and chaired by Emirati Advocate Mr Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan Al Shaiba. He has been practicing for the last two decades and features a weekly legal column in Gulf News. Under the UAE’s legal framework, only Emirati Lawyers have the right to appear in court hearings. This right is reserved only for Emirati Lawyers. Learn more about Advocate Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan Al Shaiba.

Our law firm has a team of top UAE national lawyers, legal consultants and paralegals, with deep knowledge of UAE Federal Laws. Being based in Dubai gives our team practical familiarity with local court procedures, business practices, and the legal issues commonly faced by individuals and companies in the UAE

Our Dubai-Based lawyers have practical insight into Emirati culture and businesses. Being a specialized law firm, we understand very well how to navigate the Dubai Courts and all the other courts in the UAE. We offer annual retainer-ship services, offering reasonable prices and a continuous service approach.

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Our Legal Services

Civil and Criminal Law

Legal matters often involve more than one area of law. Our legal experts work together when a dispute includes overlapping commercial, criminal and civil disputes. This approach helps us identify the relevant legal route in the competent court.

  • Criminal case defence
  • Police Complaint
  • Arrest Warrant, Arrest Warrant Removals, Bail, Travel Ban
  • Financial Crimes
  • Fraud and Forgeries
  • Cybercrime
  • Online Defamation
  • Breach of Trust
  • Assault
  • Bounced Cheque
  • Financial Disputes
  • Civil Compensation Cases
  • Commercial Cases
  • Civil Litigation
  • Appeals and Cassation

Debt Recovery

Our debt recovery work begins with reviewing the agreement, invoices, purchase orders, payment records, cheques and correspondence between parties. Depending on the available evidence, the matter can proceed through a legal notice or a court case.

  • Unpaid invoices
  • Unpaid Purchase Orders
  • Unpaid Profits
  • Unpaid Dividends
  • Investment Recoveries
  • Cheque Bounce Recovery
  • Commercial Debt Recovery
  • Loan Recoveries
  • Enforcement of judgments
  • International and cross-border collection

Family Law

Family disputes always require careful consideration of personal status law, jurisdiction, nationality, religion, existing agreements and the interests of children. We provide family law legal support to residents as follows.

  • Divorce and Separation
  • Marriage Registrations
  • Child Custody / Visitation Rights
  • Alimony
  • Marriage and prenuptial advice
  • Postnuptial Advice
  • Personal Status Law Advice
  • Muslim and Non-Muslim divorce
  • Travel Permission for Children
  • Asset Distribution
  • Domestic violence protection orders
  • Foreign Divorce Decrees

Labour and Employment Law

Employment disputes may begin with internal correspondence or MOHRE procedures and may later proceed to the Labour Court. We review employment contracts, salary records, termination communications and other relevant documents to assess claims involving wages, gratuity, dismissal, non-compete obligations, workplace conduct and other employment rights.

  • Unpaid Salary
  • End of Service Benefit Disputes
  • Unpaid Gratuity
  • Wrongful/Unfair Termination
  • Workplace Bullying/Harassment/Discrimination
  • Arbitrary Dismissal Claims
  • Labour Court Representation
  • Non-Compete and Non-Disclosure covenants
  • Employment Contract Drafting/Review
  • Absconding Case Defence
  • Domestic Worker Disputes

Property and Real Estate Law

Real estate disputes can involve contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, payment records, title documents and the rules of the relevant property or rental authority. We assess the transaction and supporting documents before advising landlords, tenants, buyers, sellers, investors or developers on the available legal and procedural options.

  • Tenancy Disputes
  • Rental Increase Dispute (RERA)
  • Property Sale or Purchase
  • Developer Delay Matters
  • Off-Plan Disputes
  • Rental Dispute Centre Representation
  • Title Deed and Ownership Disputes
  • Mortgage and Financing Disputes
  • Real estate contract drafting and Review

Wills and Estates

Estate planning in the UAE may require consideration of the client’s nationality, religion, family circumstances, location of assets and chosen registration framework. Our team assists clients in understanding the available options for wills, succession planning, guardianship and inheritance-related disputes involving UAE-based assets.

  • Wills and succession planning
  • Estate planning
  • Inheritance
  • Will Drafting and Registration
  • Non-Muslim wills registration
  • Guardianship For Minors
  • Inheritance Disputes
  • Trust and Asset Advice

Why Clients Choose ASK THE LAW

Specialized Departments, Not Generalists

We have specialized departments and specialized legal experts. For example, your labour case is handled by the labour law experts. We do not pass files to those who happen to be free that week.

Emirati ownership

Emirati Ownership and Leadership. Al Shaiba Advocates & Legal Consultants is owned and chaired by Emirati Advocate Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan Al Shaiba.

Litigation as a Core Strength.

Court representation is a core part of our legal practice.

Reasonable Fee

We offer a reasonable fee structure for individuals and Businesses. We also offer affordable annual retainership legal services.

Communication Skills

Our staff has high-value communication skills. They are fluent in English, Arabic, and Hindi/Urdu. Our legal experts are highly educated and licensed.

Our team assists clients in multiple languages, including Arabic, English, Hindi and Urdu, helping individuals and businesses communicate clearly with the legal professionals.

Reliable Legal Assistance

At ASK THE LAW, we strongly believe that legal assistance ought to be reliable and client-centric. Our attorneys in Dubai analyze every single case very thoroughly and create a tailored legal strategy for a single case. We combine deep legal knowledge with a results-driven legal approach.

Representation at Every Stage of the UAE Courts

Sometimes, matters do not end at the court of first instance. Depending on the nature of a dispute, it can be escalated to the second and third levels of court. We offer complete legal support for all courts in the United Arab Emirates. We have a competent team of lawyers and legal consultants to appear in all the applicable stages of litigation, including appeals, enforcement, and executions.

Client Voices

Testimonial

Mr. Al Shaiba and his team provided very professional and supportive advice to the utmost level. Their communication was fantastic and the journey through the legal process was confidently supported and guided and was most appreciated. The Al Shaiba advocates team is highly recommendable.

Mr. Karl Kikuts Construction Consultant Dubai

When I had a land dispute with a major developer in Dubai, I contacted “Ask the Law”. They took my case seriously, handled all the details and steps efficiently, and fought for me through the first, second, and third court appeals. I was able to reclaim my investment. They have a highly professional and responsive team, and effective engagement and process procedures. I highly recommend them!

Tofig Dhubaib

Great Emarati represented law firm and expert in handling labour cases. Atty. Shaiba is a UAE law expert. Good reasonable fees and willing to assist and help their clients in many ways. Thank you for helping me win my labour case. They are easy to contact and very accommodating to legal questions.

Francie Lagonera

ASK THE LAW is a reputable and one of the well known Law Firms in the UAE. I highly recommend them for any Labour and Legal Disputes. They have met every expectations I had with them as their client. I am highly satisfied with their commitment, professionalism and work ethic. For those in need of legal services; give them a try, and you will not regret.

Christian Taboy

It was an amazing experience to be helped and resolved regarding my labor case by Mr. Mohammad Ebrahim Al Shaiba and his team of Emirati Lawyers. They take up the legal matter on priority and delivering it on result-oriented approach.The Al Shaiba Advocates is highly recommendable. It is the Best Law Company in UAE for Businesses, Expats and Local Citizen.

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Fifty One Tower – Unit 1601 – Marasi Dr – Dubai UAE

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How We Approach a Legal Matter

Initial Assessment: Our lawyers review the facts, check available documents, the jurisdiction, available deadlines and legal risks.

Legal Strategy: Our team identifies the relevant legal framework, available remedies and practical options, and proposes legal solutions.

Action. Depending on the matter, this may involve a legal notice, settlement negotiations, a police or prosecution procedure, court proceedings, or another legal process.

Appeal and Enforcement. Where legally available and required, our assistance may continue through appeal, cassation, execution or enforcement proceedings.

Clients Across the UAE

We are based in Dubai and act for clients throughout the Emirates, including Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Al Ain, as well as for overseas clients with interests here who instruct us remotely. Our commercial clients come from construction, real estate, oil and gas, energy, banking and finance, hospitality, retail, healthcare, logistics and professional services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our FAQ section helps you understand essential legal processes, services, and expectations. Explore the answers below for quick guidance and clarity on how we support your legal needs.

Yes. Clients can choose the lawyer or law firm with their choice. They want to consult or appoint any lawyer or law firm for their legal matter. But it is advisable to review the lawyer’s experience and ability to handle the required court or legal procedure before hiring.

A legal case can be assessed after reviewing the complete case details. It includes case facts, documents, evidence, contracts, payments, etc. After a case assessment, lawyers can tell you about the case.

A legal consultation is a professional meeting where the client explains the dispute and lawyers provide legal solutions.

Yes. Our firm assists clients with litigation and related procedures before the UAE courts, including first-instance proceedings, appeals, cassation, and execution matters, where applicable.

ASK THE LAW, through Al Shaiba Advocates & Legal Consultants, assists clients in several practice areas, including civil disputes, criminal cases, labour and employment matters, family law, divorce, child custody, debt recovery, real estate disputes, cheque cases, financial disputes, inheritance, wills, and business-related legal matters.

The consultation fee depends on the nature of the matter, urgency, required review, documents involved, and whether written advice or further legal action is needed.

Yes. The firm assists employees and employers with labour and employment disputes, including unpaid salaries, end-of-service benefits, gratuity, termination disputes, workplace harassment, discrimination, employment contracts, non-compete clauses, and MOHRE-related procedures. UAE private-sector labour relations are mainly governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and its amendments.

Yes. The firm assists with family law matters, including divorce, child custody, visitation, alimony, maintenance, marriage-related advice, personal status disputes, and family settlements.

Yes. Our law firm assists individuals and companies with unpaid invoices, bounced cheques, investment recoveries, commercial debt recoveries, settlement negotiations, legal notices, payment orders, execution cases, and civil recovery claims.

Clients should bring all relevant documents, including contracts, invoices, receipts, cheques, payment records, Emirates ID or passport copy, court notices, police complaints, emails, WhatsApp messages, screenshots, and any previous legal correspondence.

The UAE Constitution sets out the foundation of the UAE’s federal system, public authorities, rights, duties, and key principles of governance. The UAE had a provisional Constitution from 1971, which was made permanent in 1996. It has 152 articles.

It reflects key principles such as justice, equality, public order, security, and the organisation of federal authorities.

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