30 law firms in United Arab Emirates list English among their working languages. Compare practice areas and ratings, then contact the firm directly.
Most residents of the United Arab Emirates are foreigners, and English is the shared language of business. English-speaking lawyers in the UAE help them in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the northern emirates.
Common matters are employment disputes and gratuity, off-plan property and service charges, free zone or mainland company setup, rental cases, civil divorce and custody for non-Muslims, wills registered with the DIFC or local courts, and criminal or traffic matters. Advocates must be licensed by the federal Ministry of Justice or the emirate's legal affairs department. Onshore courts work in Arabic and need legal translation, while the DIFC and ADGM courts operate in English under common law.
Fees are usually fixed or hourly, so ask for an engagement letter. English-speaking lawyers in the UAE are numerous in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Only licensed advocates can appear in onshore courts, so check that English-speaking lawyers in the UAE you contact hold rights of audience. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.
