Our transnational and trilingual team, fluent in Arabic, English, and French, enables us to efficiently interact with clients in building cases and ensuring the quality control of submissions filed before the Emirati courts.
We are committed to delivering exceptional litigation services in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and throughout the United Arab Emirates.
Our team of experienced lawyers combines in-depth local knowledge with international expertise to navigate the complexities of the civil law system applicable to UAE State Courts and the common law system applied to Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts and the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) Courts.
Our team of litigation lawyers is led by Edouard Salwan and Ahmed Al Ali who represent clients across all levels of Federal UAE Courts, including the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts (DIFC Courts) and the Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts (ADGM Courts).
Our practice encompasses a broad spectrum of civil and commercial disputes, as well as criminal litigation ensuring robust representation tailored to your specific needs.
Our litigation lawyers are well versed in the provisions of UAE Federal Law No. (5) of 1985 on the Civil Transactions Law and have represented clients in matters relating to breach of contracts, family law (divorce, custody, inheritance), construction and real estate which involved certain instances claim before the Dubai Land Department and/or the Real Estate Regulatory Authority.
Our litigation lawyers have an excellent command of the provision of UAE Federal Decree Law No. (32) of 2021 on Commercial Companies and have represented clients in matters relating to corporate disputes, shareholder and partnership conflicts, breach of fiduciary duties and directors’ liability and various corporate governance disputes.
Our litigation lawyers have represented clients in policy disputes (interpretation and enforcement), denial of claims, subrogation claims, professional liability claims which are usually derived from a combination of the provisions of the UAE Federal Law No. (5) of 1985 on the Civil Transactions Law which governs general contractual obligations, including insurance contracts, UAE Federal Decree-Law No. (48) of 2023 Regulating Insurance Activities which regulates the licensing, operation, and oversight of insurers.
Our litigation lawyers have represented clients in various criminal law matters (white-collar crimes, fraud, embezzlement, breach of trust, cybercrimes, bounced cheques) which are governed by UAE Federal Law No. (31) of 2021 on the Crimes and Penalties Law and UAE Federal by Law No. (38) of 2022, on the Criminal Procedures Law.
We have assisted clients at the pre-trial stage with criminal investigations, as well as support with the Dubai and Abu Dhabi Police Department and Public Prosecution for filing or defending complaints and representation before the local Courts.
Our litigation lawyers have represented clients in various employment law matters (Unlawful termination claims, workplace harassment and discrimination cases and breach of employment contracts) which is governed primarily by UAE Federal Law No. (33) of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations and its implementing regulations.
We have assisted clients with case strategy at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) and representation before the local Courts should the matter fail to be amicably resolved at the MOHRE level.
Our litigation lawyers have represented clients in loan defaults and recovery disputes (personal loans, auto loans, mortgages) are usually derived from a combination of the provisions of the UAE Federal Law No. (5) of 1985 on the Civil Transactions Law which governs contractual obligations and liabilities in banking relationships and provides remedies for breach of contract and UAE Federal Law No. 18 of 1993 on the Commercial Transactions Law which governs commercial activities, including banking transactions such as loans, overdrafts, letters of credit, interest rates, payment terms, and guarantees.
Our litigation lawyers have also represented clients in financial regulatory matters before the UAE Central Bank, Dubai Financial Services Authority and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (for instance in matters relating to mis-selling of financial products)
Our litigation lawyers are well versed in the provisions of UAE Federal Law No. (5) of 1985 on the Civil Transactions Law and have represented clients in matters relating to breach of contracts, family law (divorce, custody, inheritance), construction and real estate which involved certain instances claim before the Dubai Land Department and/or the Real Estate Regulatory Authority.
Our litigation lawyers have an excellent command of the provision of UAE Federal Decree Law No. (32) of 2021 on Commercial Companies and have represented clients in matters relating to corporate disputes, shareholder and partnership conflicts, breach of fiduciary duties and directors’ liability and various corporate governance disputes.
Our litigation lawyers have represented clients in policy disputes (interpretation and enforcement), denial of claims, subrogation claims, professional liability claims which are usually derived from a combination of the provisions of the UAE Federal Law No. (5) of 1985 on the Civil Transactions Law which governs general contractual obligations, including insurance contracts, UAE Federal Decree-Law No. (48) of 2023 Regulating Insurance Activities which regulates the licensing, operation, and oversight of insurers.
Our litigation lawyers have represented clients in various criminal law matters (white-collar crimes, fraud, embezzlement, breach of trust, cybercrimes, bounced cheques) which are governed by UAE Federal Law No. (31) of 2021 on the Crimes and Penalties Law and UAE Federal by Law No. (38) of 2022, on the Criminal Procedures Law.
We have assisted clients at the pre-trial stage with criminal investigations, as well as support with the Dubai and Abu Dhabi Police Department and Public Prosecution for filing or defending complaints and representation before the local Courts.
Our litigation lawyers have represented clients in various employment law matters (Unlawful termination claims, workplace harassment and discrimination cases and breach of employment contracts) which is governed primarily by UAE Federal Law No. (33) of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations and its implementing regulations.
We have assisted clients with case strategy at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) and representation before the local Courts should the matter fail to be amicably resolved at the MOHRE level.
Our litigation lawyers have represented clients in loan defaults and recovery disputes (personal loans, auto loans, mortgages) are usually derived from a combination of the provisions of the UAE Federal Law No. (5) of 1985 on the Civil Transactions Law which governs contractual obligations and liabilities in banking relationships and provides remedies for breach of contract and UAE Federal Law No. 18 of 1993 on the Commercial Transactions Law which governs commercial activities, including banking transactions such as loans, overdrafts, letters of credit, interest rates, payment terms, and guarantees.
Our litigation lawyers have also represented clients in financial regulatory matters before the UAE Central Bank, Dubai Financial Services Authority and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (for instance in matters relating to mis-selling of financial products)
Each client’s case is unique, and so are our solutions. Our litigation lawyers develop customized legal strategies that align with our clients’ objectives, ensuring optimal results in every matter we handle.
The strong civil law training of our Emirati, Lebanese, and French lawyers is a significant advantage before the local courts, which are governed by civil law and not common law, contrary to popular belief.
Our litigation lawyers conduct thorough research, documentation, and analysis to ensure every case is meticulously prepared so as to identify key legal issues and formulate precise strategies that protect our clients' interests.
Our perfect command of Arabic allows us to conduct in-depth analyses of local regulations and case law by working directly with the original legal sources rather than relying on translations, which can sometimes be misleading.
The strong civil law training of our Emirati, Lebanese, and French lawyers is a significant advantage before the local courts, which are governed by civil law and not common law, contrary to popular belief.
At Dumon Partners, we strive to exceed client expectations through Transparency and Efficiency:
Whether you are seeking representation in a civil matter, a complex financial dispute, or a labor issue, our litigation lawyers are equipped with the expertise and dedication to deliver exceptional results.
Understanding client objectives and assessing the case
Identifying key legal issues and risks.
Formulating the best course of action.
Aggressive representation in court and enforcement of court decisions.
