1. What types of legal services do you offer?

We offer a complete legal services, covering the different branches of law, including family law, criminal law, civil litigation, commercial law, construction disputes, arbitration, inheritance and the issues related with real estate. We also provide assistance in contract drafting, corporate advisory, labor disputes and representation before the UAE courts including DIFC and ADGM courts.

2. Can you represent individuals and companies?

Yes, our firm represents both the individuals and corporate clients across the UAE and internationally. Our legal team advises the private clients, expatriates, entrepreneurs, SMEs, and large companies in various legal and commercial matters.

3. How experienced is the Dr. Hassan Elhais?

Dr. Hassan Elhais is a prominent legal consultant in the UAE with almost 20 years of legal experience in family, criminal, inheritance and arbitration matters. He has been awarded several international awards including “Legal Consultant of the Year" for several times.

4. Where are you located and how do I contact you?

We have offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and Dubai office located in 37th Floor, Latifa Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road. Clients can contact the firm through the official website, by calling the given telephone numbers, or by scheduling a consultation with the legal team.

5. How quickly can you provide a consultation?

We are willing to provide legal assistance timely, and we can usually schedule a consultation in a short time frame, depending on the urgency and complexity of the situation. We offer in-person and remote consultations to the clients in the UAE and outside of the UAE.

6. What makes you different from other law firms in Dubai?

Our firm has earned high recognition for the ability to combine the UAE legal expertise with an extensive international experience and client-focused representation. The presence of the highly renowned legal professional Dr. Hassan Elhais, further strengthens the reputation of the firm in handling the complex and sensitive legal matters with professionalism and strategic insight.

7. Do you handle international cases or cross border issues?

Yes, Dr. Hassan Elhais often advises our clients on the international and cross-border legal matters, such as family disputes, relocation cases, foreign judgments, issues related with inheritance, and the international business transactions. And our team has extensive experience in supporting expatriates and multinational clients in the various jurisdictions.

8. Do you assist with contract drafting and review?

Yes, we are providing professional legal services for contract drafting, legal review and negotiation of commercial, civil, employment, construction and partnership agreements. We also provide bilingual legal reviews to the clients to ensure compliance with the laws of UAE and the interests of the client.

9. Do you handle construction-related disputes?

Yes, we do handle the disputes related to construction law; our specialized team advises the clients on construction law matters, including contractor disputes, project delays, payment claims, FIDIC contracts, arbitration, and construction-related litigation. Our legal consultants assist developers, contractors, subcontractors, and property owners throughout the process of dispute resolution.

10. Can you represent me in criminal cases?

Yes, we are handling a wide range of criminal matters like financial crimes, cyber related crime, fraud, assault, defamation, and regulatory violations. Dr. Hassan Elhais is particularly recognized for his experience in the complex criminal cases and the criminal defense representation within the UAE legal system.

11. Do you provide family law services like divorce or child custody?

Yes, our firm has an extensive range of experience in the area of family law including divorce, child custody, alimony, guardianship, inheritance and international relocation disputes. The team regularly provides sensitive and confidential legal support to the expats and for the local families.

12. Do you offer legal support for real estate transactions?

Yes, our team provides legal assistance for real estate matters like sale of the property, purchases, leasing, development agreements, and real estate disputes. Our lawyers also advise the clients on due diligence, contract verification, property ownership regulations, and for the investment-related legal matters in the UAE.

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I need some advice on my wife’s company – She was a partner in a real estate company and her name was on the trade license.

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Business Law

August 23, 2021

Question:

I need some advice on my wife’s company – She was a partner in a real estate company and her name was on the trade license. She has now exited the company but there is a case raised against the company during the time that she was on the trade license. She still has a visa with the company which is due to expire next week. She has not received a payment as agreed from the other partner yet as the other partner wants to hold her liable for this case (which she has no information on other than the case number). She needs some guidance and needs to be released from this case. Can you help to offer some advice on this matter?

Answer:

So that we can guide you on how you may handle the dispute with the shareholder, and guide you on the strategy to deal with the ongoing litigation in the company, we will need to determine the legal type of the company. Additionally, we will need to also study the nature of the court case against the company. It is important to note that if a company is an LLC, then the liability of the shareholders is limited to their share capital in the company.

Therefore, it is advisable to have a bespoke consultation with a lawyer specializing in commercial law to guide you on the best legal recourse for your wife given the circumstances shared with us. If you would like to schedule a consultation, please feel free to contact us.

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