Can I choose my own lawyer in Dubai?

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.

How do I know if I have a strong legal case?

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.

What happens during a legal consultation?

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

Do you represent clients before UAE courts?

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

What types of legal matters do you handle?

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.

What are your legal consultation fees?

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.

Can you assist with UAE labour law matters?

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.

Can you assist with family law cases in the UAE?

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

Can you help with debt recovery and cheque cases?

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.

What should I bring for my first legal consultation?

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.

What is the UAE Constitution?

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.