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Our clients are local, international & global
Our clients range from individual investors, to local, international as well as fortune 500 companies. We never discriminate between our clients . The work is given the attention and dedication required of our lawyers to complete the job.
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ABOUT US
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Al Safar and Partners advocates and legal consultants completed 39 years among the best of Dubai Lawyers, while entrusted to provide a selection of legal services in Dubai and all other Emirates of the U.A.E. The firm is among the top four UAE law firms, representing some of the highest number of cases and legal matters in the Dubai courts as well as DIAC (Dubai International Arbitration Center)Al Safar and Partners advocates and legal consultants is also one of the very few ISO 9001:2008 quality management certified law firms in the GCC and middle east, that coupled with the law firm’s deep understanding and local experience of the UAE laws and legal system we provide our international clients excellence of service maintaining a tradition of highest legal and business standards, quality of service and a continued pursuit of justice.
Our Expertise
Quality Service, Competitive Fees, Vast Experience
Key Contact: Kavitha S. Panicker
Head of Real Estate Disputes
Email: kavitha@alsafarpartners.com
Our services for real estate law matters
• Real estate litigation
• Representation in property sale and purchase services
• Property leasing matters
• Development agreements
• Cases related to joint property ventures
• Litigation, arbitration, mediation or conciliation
• Scrutinizing existing property contracts
• Drafting real estate contracts
Key Contact: Mohd. Ezz Al Arab
Head of Debt Collection & Enforcement
mohammad.ezz@alsafarpartners.com
Our services for debt recovery:
• Debt collection
• Recovery of dishonored cheques
• Loan recovery
• Prosecution of fugitive debtors
• Investment and management of repossessed assets
Key Contact: Mays Kabbani
Head of Criminal
Email: mays.k@alsafarpartners.com
Our services for Criminal matters:
• Fraud
• Theft
• Assault
• Arson
• Battery
• Defamation
• Child abuse
• Drugs cases
• Medical negligence
• Juvenile crimes
• Money laundering
• Dishonoured cheques
• Abduction
• Extortion
• Robbery
• Harassment
• Manslaughter
• Cybercrimes
• Forgery
• Counterfeiting currency
• White collar crimes including financial crimes
Key Contact:
Dr. Ahmed Hatem
Partner – Corporate Commercial Department
Email: ahmed.a@alsafarpartners.com
Our services for Corporate matters:
• Setting up companies and corporate entities in different jurisdictions
• Representation in DIFC courts
• Representation in regional courts
• Legal advice related to corporate compliance
• Shareholdings and distribution
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Modification of company structure
• Local and international business
• Bankruptcy related legal services
Key Contact: Obada Al Khatib
Head of Labor Disputes
obada.ak@alsafarpartners.com
Our services for employment-related legal matters:
• Handling breaches of employment contracts
• Dealing with wrongful termination cases
• Cases related to breach of trust and confidentiality matters
• Advising clients about their labour rights
• Clarifying employment contracts
• Explaining and analyzing the Ministry of Labour laws and regulations
Key Contact: Mostafa Al Saeed
Head of Experts Dept.
mostafa.s@alsafarpartners.com
Mahdi Al Safar
Founding Partner
Key Contact: Kavitha S. Panicker
Managing Partner
alsafar@alsafarpartners.com
Our services for litigation:
We work hard for the least expensive and the most effective way to litigate for our clients.
- Drafting pleadings
- Representing in court of 1st instance , appeals, and high court
- Representing clients in all 7 emirates of the U.A.E.
Key Contact: Naima Labqa
Head of Family & Inheritance
naima.l@alsafarpartners.com
Our services for inheritance and will disputes:
Inheritance cases
Will disputes
Representation in succession issues
Out-of-court settlements
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Key Contact: Aparna Shan
Head of Expat Divorce & Senior Member of Arbitration Team
aparna.s@alsafarpartners.com
Our services for divorce matters:
• Divorce and separation cases
• Filing for maintenance
• Child support and custody cases
• Adoption and filiation matters
Key Contact: Ghazi Abdalla Bahajaj
Head of Shipping and Maritime
ghazi.a@alsafarpartners.com
Our services encompass the shipping and maritime industry end-to-end, including:
• Finance & mortgage contracts
• Cargo claims
• Asset leasing
• Shipbuilding
• Collisions and insurance litigation
• Purchase deals
• Disputes and ship arrests
• Policies related to hull and cargo
Key Contact: Eduard Nedelcu
Head of Arbitration
Email: eduard.pn@alsafarpartners.com
Our arbitration services include:
• Representing our clients in UAE and internationally.
• Hosting ad hoc arbitration
• Handling cases in all jurisdictions, including DIFC-LCIA.
• Professional arbitration advice
• Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.
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History, Track Record, Successes
- Representing multinational brand of cars, regarding a franchise dispute with their agent which has extended into litigation.
- Representing auto traders with local disputes.
- Representing an investor in public transport sector with partners.
- Representing some of the largest semi-government energy institutions on internal labour matters, debt collection, and criminal matters.
- Represented a private energy company on internal matters of labour, fraud and unfair competition.
- Advised a large local franchise with many branches on partners dispute.
- Advised investors in the food service sector on the most effective structure for a restaurant with multiple branches across U.A.E.
- Advised an international fast food chain on dispute with franchisers.
- Litigated multiple cases regarding partner disputes.
- Represented numerous restaurants in labour disputes.
- Represented a known hotel regarding disputes with tenants.
- Represented heads of multinational IT companies based in the UAE in labour disputes with their employers.
- Advised on IP issues between partners on startup company which became a very big success.
Our lawyers are efficient with the procedures for registering of trademarks with the relevant authorities within the United Arab Emirates and enforcement of one’s trademark in the court of law. We also provide professional services to individual and corporate bodies in identifying counterfeit products, amicable dispute resolution, enforcement of rights, resolving electronic trade mark matters, arranging franchise, investigation to uncover unlawful practices e.g. unfair competition, breach etc.
We have litigated more than 2,600 real estate cases since 2010 many of which with very notable results against the largest of U.A.E. developers.
- Represented some of the largest gold traders in the U.A.E. in cases of fraud against them, with success.
- Represented a group of investors in case against a strong trading fraud and secured a favorable outcome to all investors.
- Established companies in RAKIA, JAFZA, DED, and DMCC
We advise & represent a wide range of educational institutions
- Nurseries and tutoring centers –
- Academies, maintained schools, multi-academy trusts
- Further Education Sector
- Higher Education
- Independent Schools
- Filed claims against insurance for non payment to policy holders with a notable success
- Advising well know brands on their internal operations and structuring an efficient setup favorable to their business
Services Offered by Al Safar & Partners:
- Regulatory
- Compliance
- Licensing
- Intellectual Property
- Joint Ventures
- Corporate Structuring and Restructuring
- Advised and represented negotiations on partners dispute between a large shipping company and local partner
- Represented in litigation and also settlement for a ship production company
- Represented ship manufacturers on litigation matter regarding breach of contract by buyers.
- Represented Events companies in cases of compliance and IP breach
- Negotiated settlement between events organizer and top football club in U.A.E.
For technology-focused businesses:
- Protection of Intellectual property (IP) rights
- Assistance in bidding for public sector technology
- outsourcing projects
- Contract creation for partners, employees
- Drafting of HR policies
- Legal advice when pitching for investments
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Guidance with tax-related matters
- Property-related legal advice
- Dispute resolution
For companies that rely on technology:
- IP protection
- Legal guidance for licensing
- Identification of the right technology partner
- Drafting of contracts
- Risk identification and mitigation measures
- Guidance with service level agreements (SLAs)
- Regulatory compliance
Our services for telecommunications
- Drafting legal documents relating to software licensing, IT products, and service marketing
- Assist in the filing for an operational license
- Helping our clients understand the expectations of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority
- Promptly notifying our clients whenever there is a change in regulatory laws
- Providing credible legal advice on data privacy laws
- Defining the scope of operations of your company within the communications industry
- Representing our clients in a litigation lawsuit
Our services for transportation
- Drafting and review of transportation and logistics contracts
- Inspecting transportation accidents and compensation claims
- Reviewing personal injury claims
- Handling corporate and shipping insurance
- Assisting in supply chain and logistics document development
- Advising our clients on mergers and acquisitions
- Representing clients in the procurement, lease, or sale of terminal facilities
- Defending our clients in lawsuits with customers or regulatory authorities
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