Our litigation practice is recognized as one of the leading and most accomplished in the region for commercial, civil, and criminal litigation. We represent clients at all levels of courts across the UAE, including the Court of First Instance, the Court of Appeal, and the Court of Cassation (Supreme Court), as well as the UAE Federal Courts.
Amer Al Marzooqi Advocates & Legal Consultants also has rights of audience in all GCC countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. We act for clients in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) forums such as arbitration and mediation—particularly in complex disputes related to commercial transactions, construction projects, and real estate matters—working closely with international and regional clients.
With our partner offices in the USA and Canada, we offer a unique ability to handle cross-border litigation seamlessly. We also maintain strong relationships with select law firms in Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia, collaborating as needed on various matters.
Our litigation services include thorough initial investigations, due diligence, risk assessment, and strategy development for initiating or defending legal actions. We keep our clients closely informed through frequent updates on their cases. Guided by the principle of advancing our clients’ interests practically and cost-effectively, we handle civil, commercial, and criminal disputes for a wide range of clients.
Our Litigation Experience Includes:
Insurance Litigation
Coverage disputes, policy interpretation issues, claims handling, and reinsurance matters.
General Commercial Disputes
Breach of contract, unpaid debts, distribution agreements, unfair competition, and infringement issues.
Corporate Governance Disputes
Litigation involving shareholders, company officers, boards of directors, and governance-related conflicts.
Joint Venture & Partnership Disputes
Agency and distributorship disputes involving termination, payment issues, restrictive covenants, and IP rights.
Franchise Litigation
Disputes regarding franchise termination, royalties, system standards enforcement, non-compete clauses, and IP infringement.
Trade Finance Disputes
Cases involving letters of credit, bank guarantees, and other trade finance mechanisms.
Construction Disputes
Disagreements between developers, contractors, and suppliers, including FIDIC contracts and project delays or defects.
Criminal Matters (Financial Crimes)
Breach of trust, fraud, willful debt defaults, and other financial crime cases.
General Criminal Cases
Offenses such as theft and related criminal violations.
White-Collar Crime
Corporate misconduct, complex fraud, embezzlement, and economic crimes.
Anti-Money Laundering
Cases involving money laundering activities and regulatory non-compliance.
Negligence & Malpractice (Criminal)
Criminal proceedings for gross negligence, including medical malpractice with criminal consequences.
Maritime Disputes
Shipping and admiralty cases, including vessel arrests in UAE and GCC ports.
Negligence & Malpractice (Civil)
Civil compensation claims arising from medical or professional negligence.
Consumer Protection & Product Liability
Disputes involving defective products, health and safety violations, and consumer rights.
Environmental Litigation
Representing clients in disputes concerning environmental regulations, compliance, and liabilities.
Securities Litigation & Regulatory
Enforcement actions and investigations involving financial regulators (e.g., securities fraud, insider trading).
Intellectual Property Disputes
Litigation over infringement and enforcement of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets.
Defamation
Libel and slander cases affecting individuals or businesses.
Personal Status & Inheritance
Disputes concerning inheritance and enforcement of family law judgments.
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Rental disputes handled before Rent Committees and tenancy tribunals.