English-speaking lawyers in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, hosts a large expatriate workforce in energy, finance and government projects. English-speaking lawyers in Abu Dhabi act for employees, families and investors from Britain, India, the Philippines and beyond.

Typical matters include end of service disputes, labour complaints, golden visa applications, tenancy cases and setting up a mainland or free zone company. Family law changed in recent years, and non Muslim residents can now use a civil framework for marriage, divorce and inheritance in the emirate. Onshore courts run in Arabic, so filings need a legal translation by a translator licensed by the Ministry of Justice. Abu Dhabi Global Market has its own common law courts that operate in English.

Lawyers who appear before the onshore courts must hold a licence from the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. Ask whether your adviser has rights of audience or works as a legal consultant only. Fees by English-speaking lawyers in Abu Dhabi are usually fixed per stage of a case. Shortlist English-speaking lawyers in Abu Dhabi from this page. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.