ALMAHY FOR LEGAL SERVICES

Arbitration is a preferred method of dispute resolution in the UAE, especially in commercial and cross-border matters. Our firm represents clients in proceedings governed by local and international rules, including DIAC, DIFC-LCIA, ICC, and UNCITRAL.

We assist with arbitration clauses, statements of claim and defense, arbitrator appointments, and enforcement or challenge of arbitral awards before UAE courts. Our lawyers are experienced in construction, banking, real estate, energy, and shareholder disputes.

Our banking and tax practice supports financial institutions, lenders, borrowers, fintech startups, and corporates with loan agreements, guarantees, Islamic finance structures (Murabaha, Ijara, Sukuk), syndicated lending, and cross-border finance. We also advise on UAE corporate tax planning, international tax compliance, economic substance regulations, and VAT strategy.

Civil law covers disputes involving contracts, property, financial compensation, obligations, and tort liability. We represent clients before federal and local UAE courts with careful preparation, timely filings, and strategic negotiation.

Our team handles both individual and complex corporate civil disputes with detailed legal analysis and persuasive advocacy to protect rights and secure favorable outcomes.

Criminal allegations in the UAE can have serious legal and reputational impact. Our criminal law team provides strategic defense for individuals and companies in cases including fraud, embezzlement, cybercrime, drug offenses, defamation, breach of trust, and violent offenses.

We represent clients from police investigations and prosecution through trial and appeal, and also assist with bail applications and criminal record clearance under UAE Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Law.

Our transport law practice covers maritime and aviation operations from start to finish. We advise shipping companies, logistics providers, freight forwarders, and airlines on compliance, carrier liabilities, bills of lading, charter parties, cargo claims, vessel arrest, and port disputes.

We also support licensing and aircraft registration matters, drawing on UAE maritime law, international conventions, and civil aviation regulations.

We represent insurers, reinsurers, policyholders, and brokers in disputes concerning life, health, property, motor, liability, and marine insurance.

Our services include claim assessment, policy drafting and interpretation, regulatory compliance, and litigation, including guidance on Central Bank and UAE insurance regulatory frameworks.

Employment relations in the UAE are governed by detailed regulations, including Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. We advise employers and employees on compliant contracts, HR policies, internal regulations, and workplace investigations.

We represent clients in termination and wage disputes, labor ban matters, MOHRE proceedings, and labor court cases, with regular updates on Emiratisation and end-of-service reforms.

We assist UAE residents and expatriates with will drafting under UAE law and the DIFC Wills and Probate Registry, including Sharia-compliant succession planning and guardianship arrangements.

Our probate services include court filings, executor representation, and structured asset distribution to protect family interests and reduce future legal complications.