Legal Knowledge and Consultancy in Dubai

Dubai has been developed and is considered one of the world’s most dynamic business and lifestyle destinations, and with that, higher career growth opportunities. If you are an investor or entrepreneur and want to set up a business, or an employee navigating a labour dispute, or an investor purchasing off-plan property, or a family is dealing with a personal status matter, legal knowledge is always a necessity for people. Legal knowledge can be obtained from internet; or through professional legal consultancy. But, professional legal consultancy is a more valuable thing because it helps to make clear choices. At Ask the Law, our professional legal consultants offer legal consultancy services including federal legislation and Emirate-specific regulations with a practical advice.

The United Arab Emirates operates a civil law system influenced by Islamic Sharia principles, French and Egyptian legal traditions. Federal legislation applies throughout the UAE, while Dubai also has its own local courts, laws, decrees and regulations governing matters within the Emirate.

The UAE Civil Transactions Law (Federal Law No. 5 of 1985) is the Civil Code that covers legal dealings of contracts, obligations, property rights, and tort liability. It acts as the foundation of most commercial and personal legal relationships in Dubai.

The Commercial Companies Law (Federal Law No. 2 of 2015) regulates limited liability companies, joint stock companies, and other corporate structures on the UAE mainland. Since the Foreign Direct Investment Law and the Cabinet’s positive list.

Federal Decree-Law No. 19 of 2018 established a framework through which qualifying foreign investors could seek increased ownership in approved economic activities, subject to Cabinet decisions and licensing-authority requirements.

The UAE Labour Law governs employment relationships in the private sector, including contracts, working hours, end-of-service gratuity, and termination in the UAE. As most of the population is expats in the UAE, labour law provides more legal protection to the employees.

The Personal Status Law covers marriage, divorce, custody, and inheritance matters. Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 regulates family matters in the UAE.

• Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is an independent common-law jurisdiction with its own courts and its own legislation, including the new DIFC Employment Law No. 2 of 2019, which came into force in Aug 2019. Which one to choose between mainland, free zone, and DIFC structures is one of the most important decisions for a business, and a professional consultancy can help you in the best regard and guide you towards a smooth launch of your business without any future consequences.

Mostly investors and employees are expatriate, and many residents arrive with assumptions shaped by their home legal systems. Those assumptions can be false. Professional legal consultants help them to grab the real details about the local UAE law. For example:

• Bounced cheques remain a criminal matter in the UAE in most circumstances, but in many Western jurisdictions, it’s not a criminal offence.
• Verbal Agreements may be difficult to enforce. UAE practice emphasizes written, signed, and (where required) notarized documentation in Arabic.
• Employment Bans and Notice Periods operate differently under limited and unlimited contracts, affecting how and when you can change jobs.
• Off-plan property purchases are regulated by RERA and the Dubai Land Department, with escrow requirements under Law No. 8 of 2007 protecting buyers but only if the correct procedures are followed.
• VAT Compliance has been mandatory since January 1, 2018, at 5%, and the Federal Tax Authority actively audits and penalizes non-compliant businesses. Expats might not be experiencing VAT in their countries.

Therefore, this is quite important to understand about the law and its implementations in UAE. Either the people have to grab legal knowledge online or to consult the professional legal consultants. Let us have few words on Ask The Law Al Shaiba Advocates and Legal Consultants now.

We provide professional legal services for each level, from company formation to shareholder agreements. Our professional consultants advise on mainland LLC structures, free zone incorporation, commercial agency arrangements under Federal Law No. 18 of 1981, franchising, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring and much more. We also offer draft and review commercial contracts, supply agreements, distribution agreements, NDAs, and joint venture documents. Our experienced legal experts make sure every step of company formation follows legal terms and laws enforceable before Dubai Courts or arbitration bodies such as the DIAC and the DIFC-LCIA.

If you are an employer want to  drafting employment contracts or HR policies, or an employee facing arbitrary dismissal, unpaid wages, or a dispute over end-of-service gratuity, our labour law consultants help you with honest and commitment.

Dubai’s property market is governed by a detailed regulatory framework administered by the Dubai Land Department and RERA. We provide expert services for sale and purchase agreements, off-plan contracts, and developer delays, rental disputes before the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre, service charge issues, and jointly owned property matters. For details, you can meet with our legal experts.

Our legal support is available for divorce cases, child custody, alimony, marriage registrations and inheritance. Our legal consultants handle these matters with discretion and cultural sensitivity.

For disputes, even if you’re willing to settle amicably, you should always consult legal experts, as they can guide in the legal compliance. Our attorneys can help you to settle your matter amicably and will document all the details to avoid any legal consequences. Our consultants also prepare and manage cases before the Dubai Courts, Court of First Instance, Court of Appeal, and Court of Cassation, as well as arbitration proceedings. We handle debt recovery, breach of contract claims, construction disputes, and insurance claims, coordinating with licensed advocates for courtroom representation.

We have an expert team of criminal law advocates, as they have experience handling cases, from cheque cases and financial crimes to cybercrime allegations under Federal Decree-Law No. 5 of 2012 on Combating Cybercrimes. Early legal advice can help you to better understand the matter.

The UAE Bankruptcy Law and the new Insolvency Law for natural persons revised the traditional outdated procedures and structured pathways for debt restructuring. We advise individuals and companies facing financial distress on their options and obligations. We help businesses and individuals to recover their money under the legal framework.

Always discuss and take advice from a consultant before you sign, not after you are sued. The most important steps where you should consult an attorney are when you are going to take a decision.