Advice and representation in commercial transactions and disputes, with careful review of obligations, documents and the available routes to negotiation or litigation
THE FOUNDER · LAW & THOUGHT
Dr. Ahmed
Bin Alshaibah Almheiri
Emirates ThinkersEmirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research
A lawyer, founder of the firm and a member of Emirates Thinkers, with a background in international law, business administration, arbitration and international training
He leads the firm through a careful understanding of each matter and its documents, weighing options and risks, and defining a considered route suited to the client and the competent forum
Ahmed Bin Alshaibah AlmheiriFOUNDER
The firm’s profile OUR PRACTICE AREAS
Our practice
For individuals and businesses
Advice and representation for individuals and businesses, from reviewing documents and drafting contracts to litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution
Practice directory20 practice areas
Review of liabilities, settlement and restructuring options, with document preparation and support through relevant insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings
Review of rights and agreements involving brands, creative works and intellectual assets, with assessment of protection options and related disputes
Assessment of civil claims and obligations, preparation of submissions and defences, and representation suited to the evidence and competent forum
Review of property and construction transactions and contracts, including rights, obligations and claims arising from sales, leases and projects
Advice on company formation, shareholder relationships, governance and transactions, with document review and a defined scope for each mandate
Assessment of shipping and carriage contracts and maritime claims, identifying relevant rights, responsibilities and forums from the transaction documents
Review of professional and commercial agreements in sport, with advice on related disputes and available procedural options
Assessment of tax matters and disputes, with review of documents, obligations and available routes to challenge or resolution before the competent authority
Review of debt, payment and claim documents, followed by assessment of negotiation, court proceedings or enforcement under the available instrument
Contract drafting, review and revision, addressing obligations, risks, termination and dispute resolution in the context of each transaction
Review of facts, evidence and criminal procedures, preparation of defences and applications, and representation appropriate to the case stage and mandate
Assessment of arbitration clauses and resolution options, with case preparation and representation in negotiation, mediation or arbitration under the relevant agreement and procedures
Preparation and review of documents for notarisation, with coordination of the relevant approval process according to the transaction and competent authority
Review of accident reports, losses and medical and financial records, with assessment of compensation claims, relevant forums and procedural requirements
Advice on employment contracts, relationships, rights and obligations, with representation in disputes concerning pay, termination and entitlements
Review of financing agreements, security and banking transactions, with assessment of obligations, risks, claims and routes to resolving financial disputes
Advice on transactions and disputes with international elements, including contract review and assessment of jurisdiction and applicable law
Review of insurance policies, coverage terms and claims, with assessment of disputes involving liability, compensation and policy rights
Advice and representation in family matters involving marriage, maintenance, custody and succession, according to the facts and requirements of the competent authority
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OUR APPROACH
From the first conversation
To a defined mandate
Every mandate begins with a clear discussion of the matter, the relevant documents, the next steps and the scope of service
Tell us about your matter
Contact the firm by phone or WhatsApp and briefly describe the matter, the parties and any approaching deadline
Prepare your documents and arrange a meeting
Discuss the relevant documents and how to provide them, then arrange a suitable meeting to review your matter
Agree the scope of service
Discuss the proposed steps, fees and scope, then confirm the mandate in the appropriate way before the agreed service begins
OUR WORKING PRINCIPLES
Confidentiality and trust
We handle client information and documents with confidentiality and professional care
Client interests
We shape the scope of work around the client's goals, needs and matter
Clear procedures
We explain steps and options in plain language so clients understand the work ahead
OUR FIRM PROFILE
The firm’s profile
Explore our background
An introduction to the firm, its founder, practice areas and contact details in Arabic and English, available in a mobile edition and an A4 print edition
CONTACT THE FIRM
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