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Lists of Notarial Service Providers
Lists of Translators
List of Counsellors
Lists of Charitable Organisations
These lists are provided by the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the convenience of the enquirers, but neither HMG nor any official of either Embassy take any responsibility for the competence or probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of
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Notes:
1- All Law Firms listed here are registered with Dubai Ruler’s Courts. 2- All Law Firms listed here have English Speaking Staff and have stated they have experience with representing British nationals. 3- All Law Firms listed here are not able to offer repayment plans, unless stated.
BRITISH EMBASSY (DUBAI) LAWYERS LIST 2015
Company Name
Contacts Contact
Numbers Company Address
Representation in UAE
Courts Law Practice
Pro-Bono
Other Emirates
Aware of UK Law
Re-payment
Plan
These lists are provided by the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the convenience of the enquirers, but neither HMG nor any official of either Embassy take any responsibility for the competence or
probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given Page 3
Ahmed Ibrahim
Advocates &
Legal
Consultants.
Website under
construction
advocatenofal@
gmail.com
Mr Ahmed
Nofal
Senior
Legal
Consultant
Tel: + 971 50
481 2240
+971 55 767
4030
0800-2000
Sunday-
Thursday
ACICO Business
Park, Port Saeed ,
4th floor, Office No.
406, Deira
Yes
Full litigation support
Employment Law
Family law Criminal Corporate
finance & commercial law
Arbitration Property & real
estate law Fraud Aviation law Contracts Trade
investment Law Banking law Intellectual
Property Law Civil Law
Yes
1 Phone
Call 20
minutes
Abu Dhabi
ALL
Abu Dhabi
R.A.K
Sharjah
Fujairah
Ajman
U.A.Q
No
No
Notes:
1- All Law Firms listed here are registered with Dubai Ruler’s Courts. 2- All Law Firms listed here have English Speaking Staff and have stated they have experience with representing British nationals. 3- All Law Firms listed here are not able to offer repayment plans, unless stated.
BRITISH EMBASSY (DUBAI) LAWYERS LIST 2015
Company Name
Contacts Contact
Numbers Company Address
Representation in UAE
Courts Law Practice
Pro-Bono
Other Emirates
Aware of UK Law
Re-payment
Plan
These lists are provided by the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the convenience of the enquirers, but neither HMG nor any official of either Embassy take any responsibility for the competence or
probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given Page 4
Al Matrooshi &
Al Tenaiji
Advocates and
Legal
Consultants
www.advocates
uae.com
abdulaziz@adv
ocatesuae.com
Mr Abdul
Aziz Al
Matrooshi
Chairman
Tel: + 971 4
393 0039
Fax: + 971 4
393 0049
Out of
Hours
+971 50 656
4964
0900-1800
Sunday-
Thursday
Al Harthy Building,
4th Floor, Flat No.
401
Al Mina Road, Bur
Dubai – Dubai
UAE
POBox 34143
Dubai
Yes Family Law Employment
Law Criminal Law Civil Litigation Rent
Committee
Yes
Not more
than 20
minutes
phone
call
Abu Dhabi
Sharjah
Ajman
RAK
Fujairah
UAQ
Yes Yes
Notes:
1- All Law Firms listed here are registered with Dubai Ruler’s Courts. 2- All Law Firms listed here have English Speaking Staff and have stated they have experience with representing British nationals. 3- All Law Firms listed here are not able to offer repayment plans, unless stated.
BRITISH EMBASSY (DUBAI) LAWYERS LIST 2015
Company Name
Contacts Contact
Numbers Company Address
Representation in UAE
Courts Law Practice
Pro-Bono
Other Emirates
Aware of UK Law
Re-payment
Plan
These lists are provided by the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the convenience of the enquirers, but neither HMG nor any official of either Embassy take any responsibility for the competence or
probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given Page 5
Al Midfa & Associates [email protected] www.almidfalawyers.com
Ms. Tina Thapar
+ 917-4-227-
2701
Sunday to
Thursday
0900-1800
1004/1005 Al
Reem Tower,
Al Maktoum Road,
Deira
Dubai – UAE
Yes Civil Law Commercial
Law Labour Matters All Personal
status matters Criminal Law Rent Disputes
Yes by
one
only
Yes
Abu Dhabi
Sharjah
R.A.K.
U.A.Q.
Fujairah
Yes
Only for
Residen
ce/Empl
oyment
visa
holders
Al Rowaad Advocates Legal Consultancy UAE Law: [email protected] [email protected] English Law:
Mr. Hassan Mohsen Elhais Mrs. Awatif Mohd Khouri Ms. Alexandra
Tel: +971 4
325 4000
For
emergency
(SMS only)
+971 50 506
29th Floor, H Hotel
Office Tower,
One Sheikh Zayed
Road,
Adjacent to World
trade Centre
Roundabout, Dubai
Yes Family Law Marriage/Divorc
e Insurance Law Commercial/Bu
siness law Civil law Criminal
Damages Damages
Yes
Phone
call 15
minutes
Abu Dhabi
Sharjah
R.A.K.
U.A.Q
Fujairah
Yes
English
Family
Solicito
rs/Divor
ce
Yes
Notes:
1- All Law Firms listed here are registered with Dubai Ruler’s Courts. 2- All Law Firms listed here have English Speaking Staff and have stated they have experience with representing British nationals. 3- All Law Firms listed here are not able to offer repayment plans, unless stated.
BRITISH EMBASSY (DUBAI) LAWYERS LIST 2015
Company Name
Contacts Contact
Numbers Company Address
Representation in UAE
Courts Law Practice
Pro-Bono
Other Emirates
Aware of UK Law
Re-payment
Plan
These lists are provided by the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the convenience of the enquirers, but neither HMG nor any official of either Embassy take any responsibility for the competence or
probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given Page 6
[email protected] [email protected] www.awfuae.com www.professionallawyer.me www.expatriatelaw.com
Tribe Mr. David Hallam-Peel
5861
+971 55 226
4596
English Law
+971 4 358
9444
Claims Narcotics Contract Law Corporations Inheritance law Employment
Law Car Accidents
Bin Haider Advocates & Legal Consultants [email protected] www.binhaideradvocate.com
Ms. Rachel Leigh-Doyle
Tel: +971 4
3588 777
+971 55 140
7756
The H Hotel, Office
Tower, 32nd Floor
Sheikh Zayed
Road
Yes
Criminal and Civil Law
Commercial Law
Immigration Law
International Law
Banking and
Yes
Abu Dhabi
Sharjah
Yes
Notes:
1- All Law Firms listed here are registered with Dubai Ruler’s Courts. 2- All Law Firms listed here have English Speaking Staff and have stated they have experience with representing British nationals. 3- All Law Firms listed here are not able to offer repayment plans, unless stated.
BRITISH EMBASSY (DUBAI) LAWYERS LIST 2015
Company Name
Contacts Contact
Numbers Company Address
Representation in UAE
Courts Law Practice
Pro-Bono
Other Emirates
Aware of UK Law
Re-payment
Plan
These lists are provided by the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the convenience of the enquirers, but neither HMG nor any official of either Embassy take any responsibility for the competence or
probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given Page 7
Business Law Company
Establishment Real Estate Family Law Labour Law Arbitration law
Notes:
1- All Law Firms listed here are registered with Dubai Ruler’s Courts. 2- All Law Firms listed here have English Speaking Staff and have stated they have experience with representing British nationals. 3- All Law Firms listed here are not able to offer repayment plans, unless stated.
BRITISH EMBASSY (DUBAI) LAWYERS LIST 2015
Company Name
Contacts Contact
Numbers Company Address
Representation in UAE
Courts Law Practice
Pro-Bono
Other Emirates
Aware of UK Law
Re-payment
Plan
These lists are provided by the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the convenience of the enquirers, but neither HMG nor any official of either Embassy take any responsibility for the competence or
probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given Page 8
Everys Legal
Consultancy
www.everys.ae
Mr Charles
Cuthbert
Mr Simon
Isgar
Mr Bill
Gambrill
Tel: + 971 4
311 6546
Fax: + 971 4
332 8810
Out of
Hours
Tel: +971 50
877 8184
0830-1700
Sunday-
Thursday
Offices 2501, The
Fairmont
Sheikh Zayed
Road
PO Box 73310
Dubai
No Matrimonial law Wills &Trusts Company Law Employment
Law Health
Insurance Law Arbitration &
Litigation
Initial call
(maximu
m of 10
minutes)
Abu Dhabi
Sharjah
Yes No
Notes:
1- All Law Firms listed here are registered with Dubai Ruler’s Courts. 2- All Law Firms listed here have English Speaking Staff and have stated they have experience with representing British nationals. 3- All Law Firms listed here are not able to offer repayment plans, unless stated.
BRITISH EMBASSY (DUBAI) LAWYERS LIST 2015
Company Name
Contacts Contact
Numbers Company Address
Representation in UAE
Courts Law Practice
Pro-Bono
Other Emirates
Aware of UK Law
Re-payment
Plan
These lists are provided by the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the convenience of the enquirers, but neither HMG nor any official of either Embassy take any responsibility for the competence or
probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given Page 9
Gateley UK
LLP JTL
Branch
www.gateleyae.
com
asangha@gatel
eyae.com
Mr Amrik
Sangha
Partner
Tel: + 971 4
4549 586
Fax: + 971 4
4549 587
Out of
Hours
+971 50
8758855
0830 – 1730
Sunday –
Thursday
Office 10E Gold
AU Tower Cluster
I, Jumeirah Lakes
Towers, Dubai
POBOX 213241
No
Corporate Construction Property/Real
Estate Litigation Employment Commercial Projects
Yes
First
meeting
(1 hour)
Abu Dhabi R.A.K Sharjah Fujairah Ajman U.A.Q
Yes
Head
Office
in UK
Yes
Notes:
1- All Law Firms listed here are registered with Dubai Ruler’s Courts. 2- All Law Firms listed here have English Speaking Staff and have stated they have experience with representing British nationals. 3- All Law Firms listed here are not able to offer repayment plans, unless stated.
BRITISH EMBASSY (DUBAI) LAWYERS LIST 2015
Company Name
Contacts Contact
Numbers Company Address
Representation in UAE
Courts Law Practice
Pro-Bono
Other Emirates
Aware of UK Law
Re-payment
Plan
These lists are provided by the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the convenience of the enquirers, but neither HMG nor any official of either Embassy take any responsibility for the competence or
probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given Page 10
Global
Advocates and
legal
Consultants
nasser@global
advocates.net
www.globaladv
ocates.net
Mr. Nasser
Ahmed Al
Osaiba
Tel: +971 4
327 7772
21st Floor,
Rolex Tower,
Sheikh Zayed
Road
Dubai
Yes
International and Local Arbitration
Local Litigation (Civil, Commercial, Criminal)
Litigation before DIFC Courts
Yes Abu
Dhabi
Sharjah
R.A.K.
Ajman
U.A.Q.
Yes
International
Advocate
Legal Services
www.ials.ae
Ms Diana
Hamade
Founder/La
wyer &
Legal
Consultant
Tel: +971 4
2844 733
Fax: +971 4
2844663
0900 -1700
Sunday –
Umm Ramool,
Airport Road, Near
Khansaheb and
Habtoor,
Dubai
POBox 10223
Yes Labour Law Criminal Law Family Law Corporate Law Civil Law Commercial
Law
No pro-
bono
service
All
Emirates
Abu Dhabi
Sharjah
R.A.K
U.A.Q
Ajman
Yes No
Notes:
1- All Law Firms listed here are registered with Dubai Ruler’s Courts. 2- All Law Firms listed here have English Speaking Staff and have stated they have experience with representing British nationals. 3- All Law Firms listed here are not able to offer repayment plans, unless stated.
BRITISH EMBASSY (DUBAI) LAWYERS LIST 2015
Company Name
Contacts Contact
Numbers Company Address
Representation in UAE
Courts Law Practice
Pro-Bono
Other Emirates
Aware of UK Law
Re-payment
Plan
These lists are provided by the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the convenience of the enquirers, but neither HMG nor any official of either Embassy take any responsibility for the competence or
probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given Page 11
Thursday Dubai
James Berry & Associates [email protected] www.jamesberrylaw.com
Mr. James
Berry
Tel: +971 4
331 7552
3rd Floor, 304, API
Tower
Sh. Zayed Road
P.O.Box 52294
Dubai, UAE
Yes
Corporate & Commercial Areas
Company Set Ups
Trademark Real Estate Employment Family Law Wills and Estate
Inheritance Debt Recovery Company
Secretarial Services
Litigation
Yes
10
minutes
by phone
Yes
No
Notes:
1- All Law Firms listed here are registered with Dubai Ruler’s Courts. 2- All Law Firms listed here have English Speaking Staff and have stated they have experience with representing British nationals. 3- All Law Firms listed here are not able to offer repayment plans, unless stated.
BRITISH EMBASSY (DUBAI) LAWYERS LIST 2015
Company Name
Contacts Contact
Numbers Company Address
Representation in UAE
Courts Law Practice
Pro-Bono
Other Emirates
Aware of UK Law
Re-payment
Plan
These lists are provided by the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the convenience of the enquirers, but neither HMG nor any official of either Embassy take any responsibility for the competence or
probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given Page 12
Khairallah
Advocates &
Legal
Consultants
bahrainwala@
khairallahlegal.
com
www.khairalla
hlegal.com
Mr
Abdultaiyab
Bahrainwall
a
Tel: +971 4
4270 845
3504 Churchill
Tower
Business Bay,
Dubai
Yes
Criminal Law Civil &
Commercial Law
Banking Law Real Estate
Law Labour Law Family Law
No
Yes
Yes
Nasser Malalla
Advocates &
Legal
Consultants
www.nmlaw.co
m
nasser@nmlaw
Mr Nasser
Malalla
Ghanem,
Senior
Partner
Tel: + 9714
2999 771
Fax: + 9714
2999 771
803, ACICO
Business Park,
Port Saeed,
Sheikh Rashid
Road
No
Corporate & Commercial
Litigation Arbitration Rental Real Estate Personal &
Family Law Criminal
Yes Abu Dhabi
Sharjah
UAQ
RAK
Yes Yes
(dependin
g on
case)
Notes:
1- All Law Firms listed here are registered with Dubai Ruler’s Courts. 2- All Law Firms listed here have English Speaking Staff and have stated they have experience with representing British nationals. 3- All Law Firms listed here are not able to offer repayment plans, unless stated.
BRITISH EMBASSY (DUBAI) LAWYERS LIST 2015
Company Name
Contacts Contact
Numbers Company Address
Representation in UAE
Courts Law Practice
Pro-Bono
Other Emirates
Aware of UK Law
Re-payment
Plan
These lists are provided by the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the convenience of the enquirers, but neither HMG nor any official of either Embassy take any responsibility for the competence or
probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given Page 13
yers.ae
Out of Hours:
+ 971 50
6450805
0800-1830
Saturday-
Thursday
Dubai
P O Box 410241
Dubai
Civil Advisory &
Consultancy Finance and
Banking Contracts ADR
Fujairah
Ajman
Rashed Bin Arab Advocates & Legal Consultants [email protected] www.binarab.co
Mr. Hassan
Mattar
Senior
Legal
Consultant
Tel: +971 4
357 5999
Business Atrium
Bldg.
Office 205
Oud Metha St., Bur
Dubai
Yes Matrimonial Employment
Law Family Law Commercial &
Business Law Corporate Law Collections Law Child Protection Marriage Law
Yes
15-20
minutes
Abu Dhabi
Sharjah
Ajman
R.A.K.
Al Ain
Yes
Notes:
1- All Law Firms listed here are registered with Dubai Ruler’s Courts. 2- All Law Firms listed here have English Speaking Staff and have stated they have experience with representing British nationals. 3- All Law Firms listed here are not able to offer repayment plans, unless stated.
BRITISH EMBASSY (DUBAI) LAWYERS LIST 2015
Company Name
Contacts Contact
Numbers Company Address
Representation in UAE
Courts Law Practice
Pro-Bono
Other Emirates
Aware of UK Law
Re-payment
Plan
These lists are provided by the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the convenience of the enquirers, but neither HMG nor any official of either Embassy take any responsibility for the competence or
probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given Page 14
m Divorce Law Insurance Law Banking Law Financial Law Transportation
Law Tenancy Law Real Estate
Law Contracts Law Taxes Law Government
Law Labour Law
Relation Immigration
Law Auto/Accidents
GCC
Notes:
1- All Law Firms listed here are registered with Dubai Ruler’s Courts. 2- All Law Firms listed here have English Speaking Staff and have stated they have experience with representing British nationals. 3- All Law Firms listed here are not able to offer repayment plans, unless stated.
BRITISH EMBASSY (DUBAI) LAWYERS LIST 2015
Company Name
Contacts Contact
Numbers Company Address
Representation in UAE
Courts Law Practice
Pro-Bono
Other Emirates
Aware of UK Law
Re-payment
Plan
These lists are provided by the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the convenience of the enquirers, but neither HMG nor any official of either Embassy take any responsibility for the competence or
probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given Page 15
Sanad International Law Group [email protected] www.silg.ae
Stephen
Field
Barrister
(England &
Wales)
Legal
Consultant
Mr. Abdul
Rahman Al
Sharhan
Managing
Partner
Tel: +971 4
388 9955
+971 50 744
6758
48 Burj Gate Tower
Sheikh Zayed
Road
Next to Burj
Khalifa, Dubai Mall
Metro Station
Dubai
P.O.Box 555567
Dubai
Yes Cases in DIFC-LCIA, DIAC
Civil transactions/Disputes/Litigation)
Commercial Compliance Construction &
Engineering Contract & legal
Documents Corporate Law Criminal Law Dispute Manag.
& Resolution Expat Legal
Services Expo 2020 Full
advice package Family &
Matrimonial Finance Law Insurance Law Intellectual
Yes
30
minutes
by
appointm
ent
Abu Dhabi
Sharjah
R.A.K.
Fujairah
Ajman
U.A.Q
Yes
Notes:
1- All Law Firms listed here are registered with Dubai Ruler’s Courts. 2- All Law Firms listed here have English Speaking Staff and have stated they have experience with representing British nationals. 3- All Law Firms listed here are not able to offer repayment plans, unless stated.
BRITISH EMBASSY (DUBAI) LAWYERS LIST 2015
Company Name
Contacts Contact
Numbers Company Address
Representation in UAE
Courts Law Practice
Pro-Bono
Other Emirates
Aware of UK Law
Re-payment
Plan
These lists are provided by the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the convenience of the enquirers, but neither HMG nor any official of either Embassy take any responsibility for the competence or
probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given Page 16
Property Labour law Legal Consult. Leisure & Hotel
Meida Law Notary Services Professions Project Legal
Services Real Estate
Retail & Trade Sole Traders Sports Law Tort Law Travel&Tourism
Notes:
1- All Law Firms listed here are registered with Dubai Ruler’s Courts. 2- All Law Firms listed here have English Speaking Staff and have stated they have experience with representing British nationals. 3- All Law Firms listed here are not able to offer repayment plans, unless stated.
BRITISH EMBASSY (DUBAI) LAWYERS LIST 2015
Company Name
Contacts Contact
Numbers Company Address
Representation in UAE
Courts Law Practice
Pro-Bono
Other Emirates
Aware of UK Law
Re-payment
Plan
These lists are provided by the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the convenience of the enquirers, but neither HMG nor any official of either Embassy take any responsibility for the competence or
probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given Page 17
Trench & Associates [email protected] www.trenchlaw.com
Ms.
Cynthia
Trench,
Principal
Tel : + 971 4
355 3146
Fax : + 971 4
355 3106
0800-1900
Sunday -
Thursday
2/F Union National
Bank Bldg., Khalid
Bin Waleed Street,
Dubai,
POBox 21832
Dubai
No Corporate Commercial
(Agencies / Management / JVs / Hotels)
Property Transactions & disputes
Litigation General& Employment
Construction Dispute
Estate Planning & Wills
30 min.
for
Employm
ent
advice to
Employe
es
Sharjah
UAQ
RAK
Fujairah
Al Ain
Yes
Yes
Notes:
1- All Law Firms listed here are registered with Dubai Ruler’s Courts. 2- All Law Firms listed here have English Speaking Staff and have stated they have experience with representing British nationals. 3- All Law Firms listed here are not able to offer repayment plans, unless stated.
BRITISH EMBASSY (DUBAI) LAWYERS LIST 2015
Company Name
Contacts Contact
Numbers Company Address
Representation in UAE
Courts Law Practice
Pro-Bono
Other Emirates
Aware of UK Law
Re-payment
Plan
These lists are provided by the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the convenience of the enquirers, but neither HMG nor any official of either Embassy take any responsibility for the competence or
probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given Page 18
Trowers &
Hamlins
jbibbings@trow
ers.com
www.trowers.c
om
Mrs
Jennifer
Bibbings
Mr Nick
White
Tel: +971 4
351 9201
Fax: +971 4
351 9205
Out of
Hours
Contacts will
receive
mobile
numbers
0800 – 1830
Sunday -
Thursday
Burjuman Business
Tower
Trade Centre Road
20th Floor
Dubai
P O Box 23092
No Honorary Legal
Advisers to Her
Majesty’s Consul
General
Corporate Law, including company formation, restructuring and M&A
Commercial Law, including distribution, franchising, employment, education, leisure, etc
Construction Law
Projects and Project Finance
Dispute
Yes,
30
minutes
Abu Dhabi
Sharjah
Ajman
UAQ
RAK
Fujairah
Yes
No
Notes:
1- All Law Firms listed here are registered with Dubai Ruler’s Courts. 2- All Law Firms listed here have English Speaking Staff and have stated they have experience with representing British nationals. 3- All Law Firms listed here are not able to offer repayment plans, unless stated.
BRITISH EMBASSY (DUBAI) LAWYERS LIST 2015
Company Name
Contacts Contact
Numbers Company Address
Representation in UAE
Courts Law Practice
Pro-Bono
Other Emirates
Aware of UK Law
Re-payment
Plan
These lists are provided by the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the convenience of the enquirers, but neither HMG nor any official of either Embassy take any responsibility for the competence or
probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given Page 19
Resolution
TWS Legal Consultants [email protected] www.willsuae.com www.twslegal.ae
Ms. Nita
Maru
Solicitor/Dir
ector
Tel: +971 4
448 4284
Fax: +971 4
448 4285
0900-1800
Sunday -
Thursday
HDS Tower –
Cluster F, 30th floor
Office Suite 3001,
Jumeirah Lakes
Towers,
Dubai
No
Offshore Trusts
Wills/Probate Company
Formation Asset
Protection Family Law/Divorce Real Estate Commercial
Contacts Second
Citizenship
Yes
1 X
Phone
Call @
15
minutes
Abu Dhabi
Yes
No
Notes:
1- All Law Firms listed here are registered with Dubai Ruler’s Courts. 2- All Law Firms listed here have English Speaking Staff and have stated they have experience with representing British nationals. 3- All Law Firms listed here are not able to offer repayment plans, unless stated.
BRITISH EMBASSY (DUBAI) LAWYERS LIST 2015
Company Name
Contacts Contact
Numbers Company Address
Representation in UAE
Courts Law Practice
Pro-Bono
Other Emirates
Aware of UK Law
Re-payment
Plan
These lists are provided by the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the convenience of the enquirers, but neither HMG nor any official of either Embassy take any responsibility for the competence or
probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given Page 20
If you have any concerns about the lawyers that you are dealing with, you can write to the Legal Affairs Department at the Ruler’s Court (not
Dubai Courts). Tel: 04- 5075 388. Email: [email protected]
Notarial and Documentary Service Providers in Dubai & Northern Emirates 2015
These lists are provided by the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the convenience of the enquirers, but neither HMG nor any official of either Embassy take any responsibility for the competence or
probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given Page 21
Notarial and Documentary Service Providers for the UAE 2015
DUBAI
Lawyer Firm Name Oaths Witness Signature
Certified copies of documents and Passports
Have you provided these services for use in the UK or other country that is part of the Hague
Additional Information Registered with a professional or regulatory body
Signature on file with any authority
Al Rowaad Expatriate Law Division. Alexandra Tribe, David Hallam-Peel Tel: 04 358 9494 Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Yes Yes Yes Yes Reductions in the fees may be offered for multiple pages
Registered by the Law Society but not regulated by it. Hold current valid practicing certificates
Bin Haider Advocates & Legal Rachel Leigh-Doyle Consultants Tel: 04-3588 777 [email protected]
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Everys Legal Consultancy. Charles Cuthbert Tel: 04 311 6546 [email protected]
Yes Yes Yes Yes Signature held by FCO legalisation Office in the UK. Is a commissioner of oaths but NOT a notary public.
Yes- the law Society of England and Wales
FCO
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International Advocate Legal Services. Diana Hamade Tel: 04 284 4733 [email protected] [email protected]
Yes Yes No Yes The services provided are normally for use in the UK and Commonwealth countries
Ministry of Justice UAE, Dubai Courts and DIFC Courts
Ministry of Justices UAE, Dubai Courts and DIFC Courts
James Berry & Associates James Berry Tel: 04 3317 552
Yes Yes Yes Yes Although they provide Notarial Services, please note that we are NOT Notary Public
Rashed Bin Arab Advocates & Legal Consultants Hassan Mattar Tel: 04 3575 999 bin_arab.com
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Sanad International law Group Stephen Field, Abdul Rahman Al Sharhan Tel: 04 388 9955 [email protected]
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Are registered UAE Notary Public and can notarise local documents in English and Arabic
Trench and Associates. Cynthia Trench Tel: 04 355 3146 [email protected]
Yes Yes Yes Yes Will discount for existing customers or if there are more than 5 documents. As Solicitors/Commissions of Oaths
Yes- the law Society England and Wales (SRC) for all solicitors at the firm
NO
Trowers & Hamlins LLP. Jennifer Bibbings Tel: 044 3519201 [email protected] / [email protected]
Yes Yes Yes Can also mark Exhibits
Solicitors Regulation Authority
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TWS Legal Consultants Nita Maru Tel: 04 4448 4284 [email protected]
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dubai and the Northern Emirates
List of translators – updated February 2015
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EMAN TRANSLATION SERVICES P O BOX 27750 DUBAI Shaikha Maryam Building (above Golden Fork Restaurant) 1st Floor Flat 104 Al Nasr Square Deira, Dubai Tel: +971 4 2247066 Fax: +971 4 2247944 Mobile: 050-6987006 (Mr Abdel Halim) E-mail: [email protected] SECRETARIAL & BUSINESS SERVICES CO. ( Net-Com) P O BOX 3841 DUBAI Bani Yas street (Opposite Deira Tower) Deira, Dubai Tel: + 971 4 2227434 Fax: + 971 4 2226868 E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] HOUSE OF TRANSLATION P O BOX 77921 DUBAI Basement Floor - Office No. 08 Bin Sougat Centre, Airport Road Rashidiya, Dubai Tel: +971 4 2363880 Fax: +971 4 2853444 E-mail: [email protected] AL KHABIR LEGAL TRANSLATION P O Box 23538 SHARJAH Ghuwair Centre, Behind Arab Bank, Rolla, Sharjah Tel: + 971 65618092 FLASH LEGAL TRANSLATION CENTRE P O Box 704 SHARJAH Al Ghuwair building, Behind Al Arouba St, Sharjah Tel: +971 65617435
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List of translators – updated February 2015
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INTERNATIONAL RELIANCE CENTRE
P O Box 1221
FUJAIRAH
M-2, Mattar Tower, Ahmed Bin Abdullah St, Fujairah
Tel: +971 92227054
TALAL ABU GHAZALEH AND COMPANY INTERNATIONAL
P O BOX 1785
AJMAN
Gulf General Investment building, Union St, Ajman
Tel: +971 6-5563484
RAK BUSINESS CENTRE
P O Box 17111
RAS AL KHAIMAH
RAK Free Trade Zone Business Park
Nakheel area, Ras Al Khaimah
Tel: + 971 (0) 7 204 1188
Fax: + 971 (0) 7 204 1010
Email: [email protected]
Dubai and the Northern Emirates
List of Counsellors – updated February 2015
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Mental Health British Medical Consulting Centre Villa 32 Jumeirah Beach Road Dr Abdul Akeel Wahab Tel: + 971 4 3442633 Human Relations Institute Knowledge Village Block 13 Area G Dr Raymond Hamden - Clinical and Forensic Psychologist Tel: + 971 4 3658498 Dubai Community Health Centre Jumeirah Beach Rd. Jumeirah Dr Amer Saadeddin – Specialist Psychiatrist Tel: + 971 4 3953939 Counselling & Development Clinic Villa No. 415A Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 3 Near HSBC Bank/ CitiBank, Opp. Jumeira Park Dr McCarthy Tel: + 971 43946122 Belhoul European Hospital Dune Centre, Al Dhiyafah Street Satwa, Dubai Dr Bahar Celen Tel: + 971 4 3454000 Singhania Children’s Clinic Al Razi Bldg Dubai Healthcare City Dr Rajeshree Singhania Tel: + 971 4 4298498 LightHouse Arabia Villa 2, Jumeirah Road Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai Dr. Saliha Afridi Dr. Tara Wyne Tel: + 971 4 380 9298 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lighthousearabia.com American Centre Psychiatry & Neurology Jumeirah 3, Sunset Mall 2nd Floor
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Office S01 & S02 P.O.Box 66026 [email protected] www.americancenteruae.com Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Society Dubai SANDS offers support to those who have lost a baby whether through stillbirth, neonatal loss or termination for medical reasons. The group is run by bereaved parents, for bereaved parents. It is a branch of the UK-based Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society. Angela: Tel: + 971 4 348 2801 Anita: Tel: + 971 50 644 7903 Website: www.dubai-sands.org (affiliated to UK support group) Grief Counselling Raymee Grief Centre Villa 2, Jumeirah Road, Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai P O Box 334273 Tel: 04 380 9298 Contact: Carey Kirk Mobile: 055 5085538 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lighthousearabia.com/raymeegrief.html Family & Relationship Counselling Out Of The Blues Out of the Blues is non-profit peer support group for suffers or Postnatal Depression (PND) Antenatal Depression and Postpartum Psychosis. We offer email and website for support and information. We work closely with health care providers to ensure that our members get the best support we can give. We are British expat mums who have experienced PND (also called postnatal depression) and together we are determined to help all the other families suffering from PND in their "hour of need". You do not need to suffer alone. Postnatal Depression is a recognised and treatable condition. There are very few support services here in Dubai and the UAE as a whole for AND/PND and PPP sufferers and their families but we are here to help. Contact telephone number 050 9110 453 Website: www.outoftheblues.support
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Counselling & Development Clinic Villa 415A Jumeirah Beach road Tel: + 971 4 3946122 Counselling Dubai Keith Nicholl Medical Centre Villa 610 Beach Road Jumeirah Tel: + 971 55 8936524 British Medical Consulting Centre Villa 32 Beach Road Jumeirah Tel: + 971 4 3442633 Dubai Community Health Centre Jumeirah Beach Road Jumeirah Tel: + 971 4 3953939 Debt Counselling Holborn Assets Pyramid Centre Umm Hurair Road Suite 102 Ross Mills Tel: + 971 4 33609880 Marriage Counselling Dubai Community Health Centre Beach Road Jumeirah Dr Kennon Rider or Sailaja Menon Tel: + 971 4 395 3939 Al Lulu Medical Centre P O Box 21619 SHARJAH 11 & 12, Omer Khayam Rest building, Arooba Street, Rolla, Sharjah Tel: + 971 6-5646252 Website: http://lulumedicalcenter.com Psychiatric Clinic P O Box 24978 SHARJAH Opposite Al Shabia Cafe, Corniche Al Buhaira, Sharjah Tel: + 971 6-5737789
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Leaves ―Leaves‖ is a support group for people, who are facing separation and divorce. We have a Public Facebook page: www.facebook.com/LeavesDubai and a group which people need to ask to join and is private, not public, called ―Leaves Dubai‖ www.facebook.com/groups/leavesdubai We can be contacted as well on 050-5186-821.
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List of Charitable Organisations – updated February 2015
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The British Community Assistance Fund (BCAF) P O Box: 51299, Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Website: http://www.bcaf.ae/ContactUs.aspx The British Community Assistance Fund (BCAF) is purely voluntary organisation which exists to provide help to British Nationals who find themselves in distress in Dubai and Northern Emirates. BCAF provides help in form of legal, financial and medical assistance, repatriation, as well as counselling, both for those with marital difficulties and for the bereaved. Should you, or any other British citizen you know, be in urgent need of help please do not hesitate to contact them.
Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) Helpline: +971 800-111 Tel: +971 4- 6060 300 Fax: +971 4- 2871 221 Website: www.dfwac.ae The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) is the first licensed non-profit shelter in the UAE for women and children victims of domestic violence, child abuse, and trafficking. It was established in 2007 to offer victims immediate protection and support services in accordance with international human rights obligations. The foundation provides a helpline, emergency shelter, and support services to women and children victims. DFWAC aims to protect physically, sexually, and emotionally abused and the escalation of violence, and promote social awareness through education and outreach. The Salvation Army (Middle East Region): Tel: +971 56 102 2523 The Salvation Army is in early days of development here in the UAE. A Christian Church with a strong desire to help those in need regardless of race or religion, the organisation is exploring ways in which it can work out this calling here. There are four Salvation Army officers in the region, two in Kuwait and two based in Sharjah/Dubai with responsibility for the UAE. Although the operation is currently very small The Salvation Army may be able to help with practical help. Referrals are preferred through the Embassy who might be able to better channel the requests but in the UAE the officers (Majors Mark and Tracy Bearcroft).
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Helping Hands in UAE Telephone: +971 50 – 567 1434 (Elle and Roger) E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.HelpingHandsUae.com Helping Hands UAE is a secular charitable project which has evolved to help those in real need. It does not matter to us where the person is from, what his religion or beliefs are. If he/she is needy and they have it, they’ll give it. Beit Al Khair Society UAE This is an organisation that aims to provide financial help to the poor and the homeless. Website: http://www.beitalkhair.org/ar/ Handicapped Guardian Association (HGA), UAE This is an organisation that provides services for children with special needs in UAE. Website: http://www.hga-uae.org.ae/ Dubai Autism Center, UAE The Dubai Autism Center is a non profit organization that aims to serve children with autism spectrum disorders in Dubai, UAE. Website: http://www.dubaiautismcenter.ae/ Hemaya, UAE Hemaya aims to promote and raise awareness against drugs in UAE and other Arab countries. Website: http://hemaya.ae/ Manzil Centre for Challenged Individuals, UAE This organisation provides educational and adaptive living skills programmes for students with special needs between the ages of 3 to 30 years since its inception in 2005. Website: http://www.manzil.ae/html/index.php Red Crescent for United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 2-641-9000 The UAERC is a national, humanitarian and voluntary authority that provides aid and assistance to the vulnerable without discrimination as in nationality, race, gender, and colour, religious, political or ideological beliefs. Website: http://www.rcuae.ae/Pages/Default.aspx Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre The Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre has provided therapies and special educational services to hundreds of children from many nationalities. Website: http://www.rashidc.ae
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List of Charitable Organisations – updated February 2015
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The Emirates Airline Foundation The Emirates Airline Foundation aim is to improve the quality of life for children, regardless of geographical, political or religious boundaries and to help them maintain or improve their human dignity. Website: http://www.emiratesairlinefoundation.org Dubai Center for Special Needs The Dubai Center for Special Needs is an established, non-profitable institution that aims to provide the highest standards of service in specialized education and therapy, for children with various disabilities. Website: http://www.dcsneeds.ae Al Noor Training Centre This Centre serves children with special needs from different nationalities and can accommodate up to 300 children in the new facility. Website: http://www.alnooruae.org Dubai Community Health Centre Dubai Community Health Centre (DCHC) is a private, non-profit organization which aims to provide help in a positive, supportive and non-clinical setting. The centre provides multi-disciplinary mental health and developmental care services for people of all ages with special needs. Website: http://www.dubaicommunityhealthcentre.org Make Poverty History This is a Non-Governmental Organisation in UAE that aims to raise awareness about poverty, aids and other problems in the Middle East. Website: http://www.makepovertyhistory.ae/ Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoom Foundation, UAE Dubai-based foundation launched by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoom, with the aim of empowering future generations to devise sustainable home-grown solutions to challenges faced by the Arab World. Website: http://www.mbrfoundation.ae/ Safe Kids Organization, UAE Social organisation that aims to prevent accidental childhood injury in UAE. Website: http://www.safekidsme.com/ Al-Maktoom Foundation, UAE A multicultural foundation that aims to promote and present an understanding of Islam and Muslims in all over the world.
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List of Charitable Organisations – updated February 2015
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Website: http://www.almaktoumfoundation.com
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List of Charitable Organisations – updated February 2015
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Alcoholics Anonymous Tel: + 971 56 149 6292 (Dubai/Sharjah Hotline) Tel: + 971 50 151 8132 (Dubai Ladies Only Hotline) E-mail [email protected] Website: http://www.aauae.net/ Al-Anon Provide support to family, friends and anyone else who is affected by an alcoholic in their lives. [email protected] Brest Friends [email protected] Breast Cancer Support Group American Hospital in Dubai Tel: + 971 4 3096553 Breast Awareness Hotline Belhoul European Hospital Tel: + 971 4-3454000, Mob: + 971 50-6324275 (Dr. Walid Achi)
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Law Practice
Pro-Bono
Other Emirates
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Reed Smith
[email protected] www.reedsmith.com
Peter
Michelmore
+971 2 622 2636
Level 14, Al Sila Tower, Sowwah Square, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
09:00 – 18:00
Sun - Thurs
British, Local
International
Corporate &
Commercial
Law
Yes All
Emirates
Advanced Advocates &
Legal Consultancies
m.alazazi@advancedadvocs.
com
www.advancedavocs.com
Mohamed
Al Azazi
+971 2 566 6611
Al Bustan
Business Tower
Airport Road
Abu Dhabi
09:00 – 18:00
Sun - Thurs
Corporate,
Criminal,
Labour Law
Yes All
Emirates
Notes:
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Pro-Bono
Other Emirates
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Abdullah Mohammed
Rasul Al Harmodi &
Partners (AMR & Partners
Mr Abdullah
M.R. Al
Harmodi
Mr Jessem
Abu Dhabi
Tel: + 9712
222 2515
Al Ain
Tel: +971 3
780 3033
Dubai
050 375
0010
Meshawi
Towers
Penthouse Floor
Opposite
Mamoura
Towers
Complex
09:00 – 18:00
Sun - Thurs
Criminal,
Family, Civil,
Commercial
Corporate,
Litigation,
Arbitration,
Employment,
International
Transactions
Free
initial
phone
consu
ltation
All
Emirates
Abdel Qadir Ismail
Associates
Abdel Qadir
Ismail
+971 2 491 9966
Mina Road
Silver Wave
Tower
Suite 602
P.O. Box: 53288
Abu Dhabi
09:00 – 18:00
Sun - Thurs
Criminal,
Civil
Commercial
Labour and
Arbitration
Yes All other
Emirates
Notes:
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Other Emirates
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Al- Asima legal Bureau Advocates & Legal Consultant
dr.sulimanlawyer.bureau1
@ gmail.com
Dr. Suliman
S.M.Yousif
Al Ain Tel: +971 3 766 2522 Mobile 050 643 5350
Office No. 13, 4th Floor, Ahmed Al Shereif Building Khalifa Street Al Ain 8-12:30 & 6-
9pm
Sun – Wed
8-12:30
Sat 6-9pm
Commercial,
Criminal,
Sharia and
Family Law
Al Ain and
Abu Dhabi
only
Al Huqooq Advocacy
[email protected] www.hlplawfirm.net
Mr Abdul
Rahman
Omar
Mukhayer
Tel: 00 971 2 667 5766
Opp Dana Plaza Dubai Commercial Bank Bldg. Al Khalidiya 12th Floor Office 1201 Abu Dhabi
09:00 – 18:00
Sun - Thurs
Family,
Employment
Litigation,
Criminal and
Corporate
Law
Yes All
Emirates
Notes:
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Al Otaiba Advocates &
Legal Consultants
Abdul
Magid
Hendy ,
Mobile No.
050588940
6
English
speaker
Abu Dhabi Tel : +971 2- 621 9882 Fax : +971 2 621 9883
Al- Otaiba
Tower 10th
Floor Hamdan
Street Abu
Dhabi
P.O Box 31150
09:00 – 18:00
Sun – Thurs
Criminal,
Labour,
Family Law
and
Litigation (Specialises in Civil, Commercial and Labour Law)
Al Bawardi Advocates
and Legal Consultants
m
Mr Ali
Ahmed
Hassan
Mr Waleed
Mubarak
Abdulla
+971 2 626 3325
12th Floor
Rashid Bin
Aweidha Bldg
Behind Al Noor
Hospital
Khalifa Street
P.O. Box 46891
Abu Dhabi
09:00 – 18:00
Sun - Thurs
Civil,
Criminal
Employment
Family and
Litigation
Yes All
Emirates
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Al Tamimi & Company
www.tamimi.com
Stephen
Forster
+971 2
813 0444
26 Floor
Al Sila Tower
Sowwah Square
PO Box 44046
Abu Dhabi
08:00 – 20:00
Sun - Thurs
Corporate
Law,
Financial and
Employment
cases
30
mins
All
Emirates
Baitulhikma Law Firm
najdat.alsalihi@baitulhikma.
com
haneef.alahmedabaitulhilcm
a.
com
Mr. Subhi
Ahmed —
Mr. Haneef
Al Ahmed
+971 04-
294 6948
Fax: 04-
294 6949
Tel: 02
626 8245
Fax 02
627 5685
Dubai, Deira,
Business Point
Building,
4thfloor,
Office no. (401, 402
& 404)
Europe Car Bldg,
Opp NBAD HO
Khalifa St
Abu Dhabi
Banking ,
Financial
Markets,
Insurance,
Construction,
Litigation,
Arbitration.
Corporate &
Commercial
Privatization
Intellectual
Property &
Trade Mark
Registration
Shipping &
Maritime
Yes All
Emirates
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Billing Policy
Clyde and Co LLP
Abudhabi.reception@clydec
o.ae
Christopher.jobson@clydec
o.ae
www.clydeco.com
Christopher
Jobson
+971 2 494 3500 Fax: 02 494 3599
12th Floor
West Tower
Abu Dhabi
PO Box 54204
08:00 – 18:00 Sun –
Thurs
Corporate
Law
International
Law
Employment
Law
All
Emirates
Middle East Alliance
Legal Consultancy
(MELF)
www.melf.ae
Ms.
Vandana
Sodhi
02 639
9198
2401 Sultan Bin Al
Nahyan Building
Corniche Road
PO Box 41713
Abu Dhabi
09:00 – 18:00
Sun - Thurs
Commercial,
Civil,
Criminal,
Financial &
Drugs.
1 hour
initial
consu
ltation
Dubai
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Prestige Advocates
info.auh@prestigeadvocate
s. com
www.prestigeadvocates.co
m
Muhammad
.j. Salah
Legal
Consultant
Tel : +971
2 222
2565 Fax
: +971 2
222 2564
14th Floor
Office 1402-B
Khalidiya Tower
Khalidiya
PO Box 5723
Abu Dhabi
09:00 – 18:00
Sun - Thurs
Criminal,
Civil Law,
Labour &
Employment
Issues
Yes
Salloum & partners LLC
[email protected] Website TBA
Samir
Salloum
Ziad
Salloum
Tel: +971 2 645 0729 Mob: 050 641 3804
5th Floor Block B Al Saman Tower, Hamdan Street, ((Next to Al Gaith Tower) PO Box 3470 Abu Dhabi
09:00 – 18:00
Sun - Thurs
Corporate,
Commercial
Construction
and Design,
Banking,
Insurance,
Employment,
Education
criminal and
Family Law
30 –
60
mins
Dubai
RAK
Ajman
Fujeirah
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Numbers Company Address
Law Practice
Pro-Bono
Other Emirates
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Trowers & Hamlins LLP
www.trowers.com
Guy Danalis +971 2
410 7600
Al BateenTowers
Floor P1,
Tower C1
Bainuna Street
PO Box 45628
Abu Dhabi
09:00 – 18:00
Sun - Thurs
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Notarial and Documentary Service Providers in Abu Dhabi 2015
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Signature on file with any authority
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Salloum & Partners. Samir Salloum Tel: 02 645 0729 [email protected]
Yes Yes Yes Yes Has a branch in Dubai
Department of Economy
Reed Smith LLP. Peter Michelmore Tel: 02 622 2636 [email protected]
Yes Yes Yes Yes Has a branch in Dubai
Law Society of England & Wales / Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA)
Al Asima Legal Bureau Advocates & Legal Consultants Tel: 03 766 2522 Email: [email protected]
Yes Yes Has a branch in Abu Dhabi
Middle East Alliance Legal Consultancy (MELF) Tel: 02 639 9198 Email: [email protected]
Yes Yes Has a branch in Dubai
Trowers & Hamlin LLP Tel: 02 410 7600 [email protected]
Yes Yes Yes Has a branch in Dubai
Regulated by Abu Dhabi Executive Council and licensed by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
Notarial and Documentary Service Providers in Abu Dhabi 2015
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Certified copies of documents
Have you provided these services for use in the UK or other country that is part of the Hague
Additional Information
Registered with a professional or regulatory body
Signature on file with any authority
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Baitulhikma Law Firm Tel: 02 626 8245 Tel: 04- 294 6948 [email protected] haneef.alahmedabaitulhilcma.com
Yes Yes Yes Has a branch in Dubai
Abu Dhabi (including Al Ain)
List of translators – updated February 2015
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Firm Location Contact Details
Abu Dhabi Legal Translator Centre
M – 1, Bldg. no. 482, Al Blouki Tower, Between Hamdan str. & Khalifa str. (Behind Al Noor Hospital) P.O.BOX - 6286
Tel: +971 2 6277939 Fax: +971 2 6277938 Email: [email protected] www.adltc.com
Barakat Legal Translation Hamad Suhail Building Ground floor Opposite Hamdan Centre
Tel: +971 2 6268126 Fax: +971 2 6268126
Gulf Office Services Bureau (GOSB)
Al Ain insurance building Ground floor Opposite Hamdan Centre P.O. Box 44037
Tel: +971 2 6271062 Fax: +971 2 6272385 [email protected]
Saeed Administration & Legal Translation
Delhma Centre Golden Tulip Building 9th floor Flat 94 Hamdan street P.O. Box 3944
Tel: +971 2 6310616 +971 2 6225939 Fax: +971 2 6310618
WOSTB Legal Translation Ali Kasem Al Ameri
Opposite Al Ain Insurance Building Next to United Bank Ground floor Opposite Hamdan Centre
Tel: +971 2 6272065 Mob: +971 50 642 8915 Fax: +971 2 6267257 [email protected] [email protected]
Elaph Translation
Office 1, 7th Floor, Bin Aweidha Bldg. Hamdan Street, Behind Al Noor Hospital P.O. Box: 91933
Tel: +971 2 6266828 Fax: +971 2 6266727 [email protected] www.elaphtranslation.com
Abu Dhabi (including Al Ain)
List of counsellors – updated February 2015
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Marriage, couple and family counselling
American Center for Psychiatry & Neurology, Abu Dhabi Al Rawda Area, the Intersection of 11th & 26th st., after French embassy Tel: +(971-2)-697-9999 Fax: +(971-2)-666-8816 E-mail: [email protected] Mental Health
Behavioral Science Pavilion (BSP), Skeikh Khalifa Medical Centre P.O. Box 51900 Abu Dhabi Tel: +971 2 819 4050 (Adults) Tel: +971 2 819 4175 (Up to 17 years) Web: www.skmc.ae/en-us/medicalservices/Psychiatry/Pages/default.aspx American Center for Psychiatry & Neurology, Abu Dhabi Al Rawda Area, the Intersection of 11th & 26th St., after French embassy Tel: +(971-2)-697-9999 Fax: +(971-2)-666-8816 E-mail: [email protected] Pastoral Support
Rev Andrew Thompson St Andrews Church Telephone: 02 446 1631 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.standrewauh.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
24 hour contact numbers: Abu Dhabi: 050 414 3042. Al Ain: 050 178 1003 Web: www.aauae.net
Abu Dhabi (including Al Ain)
List of Charitable Organisations – updated February 2015
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Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) Helpline: +971 800-111 Tel: +971 4- 6060 300 Fax: +971 4- 2871 221 Website: www.dfwac.ae The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) is the first licensed non-profit shelter in the UAE for women and children victims of domestic violence, child abuse, and trafficking. It was established in 2007 to offer victims immediate protection and support services in accordance with international human rights obligations. The foundation provides a helpline, emergency shelter, and support services to women and children victims. DFWAC aims to protect physically, sexually, and emotionally abused and the escalation of violence, and promote social awareness through education and outreach. The Salvation Army (Middle East Region): Tel: +971 56 102 2523 The Salvation Army is in early days of development here in the UAE. A Christian Church
with a strong desire to help those in need regardless of race or religion, the organisation is
exploring ways in which it can work out this calling here. There are four Salvation Army
officers in the region, two in Kuwait and two based in Sharjah/Dubai with responsibility for
the UAE. Although the operation is currently very small The Salvation Army may be able to
help with practical help. Referrals are preferred through the Embassy who might be able to
better channel the requests but in the UAE the officers (Majors Mark and Tracy Bearcroft).
Helping Hands in UAE Telephone: +971 50 – 567 1434 (Elle and Roger) E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.HelpingHandsUae.com Helping Hands UAE is a secular charitable project which has evolved to help those in real need. It does not matter to us where the person is from, what his religion or beliefs are. If he/she is needy and they have it, they’ll give it. Beit Al Khair Society UAE This is an organisation that aims to provide financial help to the poor and the homeless. Website: http://www.beitalkhair.org/ar/
Abu Dhabi (including Al Ain)
List of Charitable Organisations – updated February 2015
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Handicapped Guardian Association (HGA), UAE This is an organisation that provides services for children with special needs in UAE. Website: http://www.hga-uae.org.ae/
Hemaya, UAE Hemaya aims to promote and raise awareness against drugs in UAE and other Arab countries. Website: http://hemaya.ae/ Manzil Centre for Challenged Individuals, UAE This organisation provides educational and adaptive living skills programmes for students with special needs between the ages of 3 to 30 years since its inception in 2005. Website: http://www.manzil.ae/html/index.php Red Crescent UAE Tel: +971 2-641-9000 The UAERC is a national, humanitarian and voluntary authority that provides aid and assistance to the vulnerable without discrimination as in nationality, race, gender, and colour, religious, political or ideological beliefs. Website: http://www.rcuae.ae/Pages/Default.aspx Make Poverty History This is a Non-Governmental Organisation in UAE that aims to raise awareness about poverty, aids and other problems in the Middle East. Website: http://www.makepovertyhistory.ae/ Safe Kids Organization, UAE Social organisation that aims to prevent accidental childhood injury in UAE. Website: http://www.safekidsme.com/ Al Noor Training Centre This Centre serves children with special needs from different nationalities and can accommodate up to 300 children in the new facility. Website: http://www.alnooruae.org