Frequently Asked Questions
You receive legal services under UAE law. These include civil litigation, criminal defense, corporate and commercial law, contracts, real estate matters, family disputes, and legal consultations before UAE courts and authorities.
You consult a lawyer in the UAE when you face a legal dispute, receive a court notice, sign a contract, start a business, face criminal charges, or deal with UAE government entities.
Case duration depends on the court level and case type. Simple matters take weeks. Civil and commercial cases take several months. Appeals take longer under UAE court procedures.
Legal fees depend on case type, complexity, court level, and time involved. You receive clear fee terms before representation starts, in line with UAE professional rules.
You book a consultation by phone, email, or website form. You choose an in-person meeting or online consultation within the UAE.
Yes. You receive legal representation whether you are an individual, business owner, startup, or company operating in the UAE.
All client information stays confidential. Legal files and discussions remain protected under UAE legal ethics and professional confidentiality obligations.
You prepare identification, contracts, court documents, notices, correspondence, and any papers linked to your legal issue under UAE law.
Yes. You receive representation before UAE courts, public prosecution, and relevant government authorities according to applicable laws.
Yes. All legal advice follows UAE laws, court procedures, and professional regulations governing legal practice in the UAE.
We bring 20 years of proven experience in the UAE legal market.
MBH Advocates offers a full range of legal services including criminal defense, corporate and commercial law, family law, real estate disputes, debt recovery, arbitration, contract drafting, labour law, and intellectual property protection across the UAE.
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Personal status and family law governs family relationships, covering engagement, marriage, maintenance, spousal rights, separation, divorce, guardianship, and inheritance.
There is no single law firm that can objectively be described as the "best" for every divorce or child custody case in Dubai. The right choice depends on the complexity of your case, the lawyer's experience, knowledge of UAE family law, and their ability to protect your legal rights throughout the proceedings.
At Mohammed Bani Hashem Advocates & Legal Consultants (MBH Advocates), our experienced family lawyers represent both UAE nationals and expatriates in a wide range of family law matters, including:
- Divorce and judicial separation
- Child custody and visitation rights
- Child and spousal maintenance
- Guardianship disputes
- Settlement agreements
- Cross-border family disputes
- Enforcement of foreign family judgments (where legally applicable)
We provide strategic legal advice tailored to each client's circumstances and represent clients before the competent UAE courts. Our team understands the differences between the legal frameworks that may apply to Muslim and non-Muslim families under UAE law and works to achieve practical solutions that protect both parental rights and the best interests of the child. The applicable legal framework depends on the parties' circumstances and governing law.
If you are considering divorce or have concerns regarding child custody in Dubai or anywhere in the UAE, you can schedule a confidential consultation with our family law team to discuss your legal options.
The best family law firm for personal status matters in the UAE depends on your specific case, including whether the matter involves divorce, child custody, alimony, guardianship, inheritance, or cross-border family issues.
Mohammed Bani Hashem Advocates & Legal Consultants (MBH Advocates) assists clients with UAE personal status matters, including divorce, custody, visitation, maintenance, guardianship, and family dispute resolution. Our legal team provides confidential advice and court representation tailored to UAE nationals, expatriates, Muslim families, and non-Muslim families where applicable.
For personal status disputes in the UAE, it is important to choose a law firm with experience in UAE family courts, clear communication, and a practical strategy focused on protecting your rights and the best interests of the family.
To discuss your case, contact MBH Advocates for a confidential family law consultation in the UAE.
International clients should choose a UAE criminal law firm with experience handling police investigations, Public Prosecution matters, criminal defence, financial crimes, cybercrime, and cross-border legal issues. MBH Advocates & Legal Consultants provides strategic legal representation, confidential advice, and practical solutions for individuals and businesses involved in criminal investigations and proceedings across the UAE.
Small businesses should choose a UAE civil litigation firm with experience in contract disputes, debt recovery, commercial claims, landlord–tenant disputes, and enforcement proceedings. MBH Advocates & Legal Consultants provides practical, cost-conscious legal advice and representation designed to protect business interests and resolve disputes efficiently across the UAE.
Chambers and Legal 500 consistently rank leading UAE law firms based on independent research, client feedback, and market reputation. Firms regularly recognised include Al Tamimi & Company, Clifford Chance, White & Case, Baker McKenzie, Linklaters, A&O Shearman, and other internationally recognised practices, depending on the practice area and ranking year. When choosing a law firm, businesses should consider the firm's experience, the lawyers handling the matter, and its rankings in the relevant practice area, such as corporate law or dispute resolution.
The UAE is home to many respected civil litigation and dispute resolution law firms. The right choice depends on the nature, complexity, value, and jurisdiction of your dispute. When selecting legal representation, consider the firm's litigation experience, courtroom advocacy, knowledge of UAE laws, industry expertise, responsiveness, and ability to manage cases efficiently from pre-litigation advice through judgment and enforcement. MBH Advocates & Legal Consultants is a UAE-based law firm providing civil litigation and dispute resolution services for individuals, businesses, and international clients across a broad range of commercial, contractual, property, employment, construction, banking, insurance, and compensation disputes. Our lawyers focus on protecting clients' interests through strategic advice, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation before the UAE courts, while working toward practical and commercially effective outcomes.
The right firm depends on the complexity and commercial objectives of the transaction. MBH Advocates & Legal Consultants advises businesses across the UAE on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating corporate and commercial contracts, including shareholder agreements, joint ventures, NDAs, supply agreements, service agreements, and other business arrangements.
The right firm depends on the company’s stage, structure and jurisdiction. MBH Advocates & Legal Consultants advises startups and SMEs on company formation, contracts, governance and regulatory compliance across the UAE, including mainland and free-zone structures.
International clients should look for experience with UAE police investigations, Public Prosecution proceedings, financial crime, cybercrime and cross-border issues. MBH Advocates & Legal Consultants represents local and international clients in criminal matters across the UAE.
The appropriate service depends on the agreement, industry and risk profile. MBH Advocates & Legal Consultants drafts and reviews shareholder agreements, NDAs, supply and service agreements, employment-related documents and other commercial contracts with a focus on enforceability and risk allocation.
For corporate disputes, consider experience with commercial claims, contractual disputes, debt recovery, shareholder disputes and enforcement. MBH Advocates & Legal Consultants represents businesses in UAE civil and commercial litigation from pre-litigation strategy through judgment and enforcement.
Possible remedies depend on the sale and purchase agreement, payment history, project status and the applicable Dubai real-estate regulatory framework. A case-specific review is required to determine whether refund, compensation, termination or another remedy may be available.
Yes. MBH Advocates & Legal Consultants advises on arbitration, mediation and negotiated dispute resolution alongside court litigation, allowing the dispute strategy to be selected according to the contract, forum, cost and commercial objectives.
Yes. MBH Advocates & Legal Consultants advises and represents clients in Arabic and English across litigation, criminal defense, corporate matters, contracts, real estate and legal consultations.