Leading Legal Excellence in the UAE
With over 33 years of experience as advocates & legal consultants, we provide comprehensive legal services to government entities and private sector clients across the UAE.
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Providing legal solutions for each case
Reasonable prices for legal services
Azza Ebrahim Hasan Al Mulla Advocates & Legal Consultants
(formerly known as Ebrahim Hasan Al Mulla & Partners Advocates & Legal Consultants)
Is a leading firm in the UAE, Established as one of the most prominent legal practices in the UAE, we combine traditional legal excellence with innovative technology solutions.
Our track record of providing specialist legal services, both domestic and cross-border, in the fields of Legislation, Government Admin matters, HR and Procurement, Governance, Banking, Commercial, Defense, Construction and dispute resolution, spans over three decades.
With three offices across the UAE and over 60 specialized lawyers we are differentiated by our geographical reach, quality of legal services and our ability to provide our clients with the services they need.
We draw our unique knowledge of the region’s business environment and in-depth understanding of the socio-political climate to advise clients on a wide range of legal issues.
Our aim is to assist our clients in achieving their objectives as smoothly and efficiently as possible while minimizing the legal and regulatory risks.
Our clients include Government entities, corporate, multinationals and state-owned enterprises across a range of industry sectors as well as largest financial institutions.
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A very comprehensive legal platform
All branches of law: DIFC – Fraud – Restitution – Crypto – Unfair Termination – Family – Criminal – Commercial – Real Estate – Labor – Civil – Enforcement – Arbitration – Deportation – Intellectual Property – Insurance – Insolvency – Developers – and anything else you require
Research and inquiry into cases – legal follow-up
البحث والاستعلام عن القضايا – المتابعة القانونية
استعلام عن القضايا
- الاستعلام عن القضايا المنظورة أمام النيابات العامة والمحاكم بكافة درجاتها (ابتدائي، استئناف، تمييز)
- الحصول على صورة معتمدة من الأحكام والأوامر القضائية والإعلانات
- متابعة مراحل الدعوى: التحقيق الابتدائي، أمر الإحالة، المحاكمة، الطعون
- الاستعلام عن الأحكام الجزائية والمدنية الصادرة بحق الشركات والأفراد
متابعة المقبوض عليهم
- تحديد مكان الاحتجاز (سجن مركزي، مركز توقيف أمني، قسم شرطة)
- الاستعلام عن مدة الحبس الاحتياطي وما إذا كانت قد جاوزت الحدود القانونية
- متابعة قرارات النيابة (تجديد الحبس، الإفراج بالكفالة، الإفراج بدون ضمان، حفظ التحقيق)
- الحصول على تصريح زيارة المحتجزين وفقاً للضوابط القانونية
المحجوزين بالمطار - اوامر الضبط و الاحضار و التكفيل
- الاستعلام عن أوامر الضبط والإحضار الجنائية قبل السفر أو المغادرة
- التحقق من قوائم المنع من السفر (لأسباب مالية، جنائية، أحكام قضائية)
- طلب إفادة بعدم وجود قيود (إذن سفر) من النيابة أو المحكمة المختصة
- إجراءات رفع منع السفر مؤقتاً لقضاء حوائج ضرورية مع توفير ضمانات
- الاستعلام عن أوامر الإبعاد أو الترحيل الإداري المرفوعة ضد المقيمين أو الزوار
Case Inquiry
- Inquiry about cases pending before Public Prosecution offices and courts of all levels (Court of First Instance, Court of Appeal, and Court of Cassation).
- Obtaining certified copies of judgments, court orders, and legal notices.
- Monitoring all stages of litigation, including preliminary investigations, referral orders, trial proceedings, and appeals.
- Inquiry about criminal and civil judgments issued against companies and individuals.
Monitoring and Follow-up of Arrested Individuals
- Determining the place of detention (central prison, security detention center, or police station).
- Inquiring about the duration of pre-trial detention and whether it has exceeded the legally prescribed limits.
- Monitoring Public Prosecution decisions, including detention renewals, release on bail, release without guarantee, and closure of investigations.
- Obtaining permits to visit detainees in accordance with applicable legal regulations and procedures.
Arrest and apprehension orders
- Inquiring about criminal arrest and apprehension warrants before travel or departure.
- Verifying travel ban records arising from financial matters, criminal cases, or court judgments.
- Obtaining an official clearance certificate (travel permission) from the competent Public Prosecution or court confirming the absence of legal restrictions.
- Processing applications for the temporary lifting of travel bans for essential purposes, with the provision of required guarantees.
- Inquiring about deportation or administrative removal orders issued against residents or visitors.
Family Law and Personal Status Matters
Marriage (Civil, Sharia, for Citizens, Residents, and Foreign Nationals)
- Civil marriage for Muslims and non-Muslims
- Sharia marriage for Muslims (with or without a guardian, depending on the applicable school of jurisprudence)
- Marriage between tourists and residents of different nationalities
- Registration and legalization of customary and official marriage contracts
Divorce, Khula, and Maintenance
- Divorce based on harm and mutual-consent divorce
- Khula proceedings and cases involving wrongful prevention of marriage
- Spousal maintenance, compensation maintenance (Mut’ah), and waiting-period (Iddah) maintenance
- Child support and family maintenance obligations
Child Custody, Visitation, Hosting, and Termination of Custody
- Child custody disputes and transfer of custody
- Regulation of visitation, hosting, and parental access rights
- International and domestic travel with children without consent
Paternity and Family Status Claims
- Establishment of paternity and lineage
- Obedience claims and related family law proceedings
Wills and Inheritance for Muslims and Non-Muslims
- Registered wills for non-Muslims under civil law
- Mandatory and ordinary wills for Muslims
- Estate administration, distribution, and liquidation
- Inheritance disputes and denial of inheritance claims
DIFC Cases – Dubai International Financial Centre
Civil and Commercial Disputes before DIFC Courts
- Civil and commercial litigation before the DIFC Courts
- Enforcement of foreign judgments through the DIFC Courts
- Corporate, banking, and finance disputes within the DIFC jurisdiction
- Real estate disputes arising within the DIFC
- Arbitration proceedings under the DIFC-LCIA framework
- Disputes relating to commercial contracts registered in the DIFC
Employment Disputes in the DIFC
- Application of the DIFC Employment Law
- Employment termination, end-of-service benefits, and unlawful competition matters
- Employee and employer disputes within the DIFC
DIFC Wills and Probate for Non-Muslims
- Registration of wills for non-Muslims to protect assets in the UAE
- Amendment and revocation of registered wills
- Estate distribution under English law through the DIFC Wills framework
Insolvency and Restructuring in the DIFC
- Insolvency and restructuring proceedings under the DIFC regime
- Corporate insolvency procedures for companies registered in the DIFC
- Creditor settlements and restructuring arrangements under the supervision of the DIFC Courts
Criminal and Penal Cases
Honor, Defamation, Insult, and Blackmail Cases
- Honor-related crimes, defamation, insult, and blackmail
- Insults, abuse, and threats via social media platforms
- Electronic and moral blackmail – compensation claims
- Defamation cases and civil compensation claims
Drug and Controlled Substances Offences
- Drug and psychotropic substance crimes
- Use, possession, trafficking, and smuggling cases
- Legal defences and mitigation of penalties / suspension of punishment
Cybercrime and Fraud
- Cybercrimes and electronic fraud
- Hacking accounts, data theft, and online scams
- Technology-related crimes and artificial intelligence misuse
Money Laundering, Embezzlement, and Breach of Trust
- Money laundering, embezzlement, and breach of trust
- Corporate and individual money laundering cases
- Embezzlement of public and private funds
- Breach of trust and forgery offences
Theft, Forgery, and Use of Forged Documents
- Theft, forgery, and use of forged documents
Transnational Crimes – INTERPOL
- Cross-border crimes – INTERPOL cases
- Red Notices and INTERPOL alerts
- Extradition proceedings and legal defences
- Enforcement of international criminal judgments
Malicious Complaints and Cheque Cases
- Malicious criminal complaints
- Defence against false criminal reports
- Bounced cheques (insufficient funds) and cancellation of imprisonment orders
- Temporary civil actions to suspend detention enforcement
Recovery and restitution of funds
Criminal and Civil Fund Recovery
- Criminal and civil recovery of funds
- Filing criminal cases to recover misappropriated or unlawfully obtained amounts
- Ordinary civil claims and direct legal actions
- Interim payment orders for expedited recovery
- Enforcement proceedings and asset seizure
Asset Freezing and Preservation Measures
- Precautionary attachment (seizure) of debtor’s bank accounts and real estate
- Execution of local and foreign judgments for fund recovery
- Sale of seized assets and collection of proceeds
Cross-Border Asset Recovery
- Recovery of transferred or smuggled funds abroad
- Tracing assets within and outside the country
- Cooperation with INTERPOL and public prosecution authorities
- Issuance of international freezing orders
Fraud cases
Financial and Banking Fraud
- Financial and banking fraud
- Fraud involving cheques and bank transfers
- Identity theft and unlawful appropriation of others’ funds
- Fraud in investment and financing contracts
Electronic and Commercial Fraud
- Cyber fraud and commercial fraud
- Online marketplace scams and fake websites
- Fraud in B2B and B2C transactions
- Forgery of digital data and electronic documents
- Real estate fraud (sale of non-owned properties)
Legal Procedures
- Initiating both criminal and civil proceedings simultaneously
- Freezing and seizing fraudsters’ assets
- Claiming criminal and civil compensation
- Issuing court orders to disclose bank account statements
Unfair dismissal – labour compensation
Proving Unfair Dismissal
- Establishing evidence of unfair dismissal
- Violation of lawful termination procedures
- Dismissal without valid cause or without notice
- Discrimination, retaliation, or forced resignation
Compensation for Unfair Dismissal
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Compensation of up to 3 months (as per the new Labour Law)
- Full end-of-service gratuity plus additional compensation
- Outstanding salaries, allowances, and bonuses
Legal Remedies and Claims
- Requests for review or reinstatement of rights
- Certificate of experience, clean employment record, and moral damages compensation
- Claims before the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
- Judicial appeal against termination decisions
Commercial and Real Estate Cases
Corporate Formation and Legal Structures
- Free zone – mainland – foreign branch establishment
- Registration of contracts and commercial licenses
- Corporate governance and compliance
Commercial Disputes and Partnerships
- Termination of commercial contracts – general partnerships and limited partnerships
- Share transfer disputes, mergers, and acquisitions (M&A)
- Bankruptcy and restructuring
- Franchising – supply contracts
Real Estate and Developers’ Disputes
- Off-plan property disputes
- Delayed handover and real estate compensation claims
- Disputes with real estate developers
- Mortgage, leasing, and eviction matters
- Real Estate Dispute Resolution Committees (RDC) – Dubai
DIFC Real Estate Matters
Labour Cases and Collective Disputes
Unfair Dismissal – Labour Claims
- End-of-service benefits – employee entitlements
- Work injury compensation claims
- Ministry of Labour complaints and absconding reports
Employment Contracts – Termination – Competition
- Employment termination disputes
- Collective labour disputes
- Non-compete clauses and protection of confidential information
Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets
Crypto Fraud and Scams
- Fake and fraudulent trading platforms
- Rug pull schemes (liquidity withdrawal scams)
- Unlicensed cryptocurrency investment schemes
Contractual and Regulatory Disputes
- Crypto trading and blockchain contracts – breach of terms
- Compliance with Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) and Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) regulations
- Money laundering cases involving cryptocurrencies
Cyberattacks and Digital Asset Disputes
- Claims against centralized and decentralized exchanges
- Proving theft of digital assets and seeking compensation
Civil Cases – Debts – Enforcement of Judgments
Compensation Claims and Breach of Contract
Enforcement of Judgments – Seizure – Travel Bans
- Payment orders – lifting of travel bans
- Enforcement of cheques and foreign judgments
- Seizure of assets and real estate
Banking and Finance Cases
- Bank loans – financial default – debt restructuring
- Islamic finance – credit cards
- Banking and financial disputes
Insurance – Compensation – Insolvency
Insurance Disputes and Claims
- Compensation for motor vehicle accidents
- Health insurance – denial of coverage disputes
- Property and fire insurance claims
- Marine and cargo insurance disputes
Compensation Claims (All Types)
- Compensation for material and moral damages
- Compensation for work accidents and injuries
Insolvency (Financial Distress)
- Insolvency applications and suspension of enforcement
- Financial restructuring and settlement procedures
- Cancellation of insolvency declarations
Arbitration – Compensation – Bankruptcy
Commercial and International Arbitration
- Real estate and financial arbitration
- Enforcement of arbitral awards domestically and internationally
- Investment contract disputes
Major Compensation Claims
- Construction and supply contract compensation claims
- Environmental and industrial damage compensation claims
Commercial Bankruptcy and Restructuring
- Bankruptcy applications – preventive settlement – corporate liquidation
Deportation – Removal – Residency Cases
Administrative and Judicial Deportation
- Appeals against deportation orders
- Cancellation of administrative deportation
- Suspension of judicial deportation
- Lifting travel bans
Golden Visa, Citizenship, and Residency Cases
- Residency cancellation and sponsorship issues
- Expired visas and fines
Intellectual Property and Advisory Services
Trademarks and Patents
- Trademark and industrial design registration
- Copyright – counterfeiting and plagiarism cases
- Protection of trade secrets
Legal Services for Individuals and Companies
- Legal consultations – drafting and reviewing contracts
- Legal notices – legal translation
- Notarization and authentication – legal compliance
- Internal corporate investigations
Real Estate Developers – Rentals and Landlords
- Disputes between property owners and developers
- Compensation for delayed delivery and cancellation of reservations
- Eviction of tenants and legacy lease agreements
- Real Estate Dispute Resolution Committee cases – Dubai and Abu Dhabi
- Rental contract registration and enforcement of real estate judgments
خبراتنـــــــــــــــــــــا
خدمات قانونية شاملة عبر قطاعات متعددة مع خبرة متخصصة في القانون الإماراتي والممارسة القانونية الدولية.
التشريعات واللوائح التنفيذية والسياسات والإجراءات
يشارك فريقنا في صياغة ومراجعة وتحليل العديد من القوانين الاتحادية والمحلية في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة.
شؤون الموارد البشرية
نحن نقدم للعملاء المشورة بشأن جميع جوانب شؤون الموارد البشرية في كل من القطاعين العام والخاص. يتمتع فريقنا بخبرة في صياغة قوانين الموارد البشرية والعمل.
الحوكمة والتنظيم الإداري
يضم فريقنا مستشارين ومحامين خبراء في المسائل المتعلقة بالحوكمة والتنظيم الإداري لدى الجهات الحكومية والقطاع الخاص.
المشتريات
يتمتع فريقنا بخبرة ومعرفة متمرسة في مجال المشتريات الحكومية أو في القطاع الخاص، لمشاركتنا في مراجعة وصياغة التشريعات والأدلة المتعلقة بالمشتريات.
الامتثال وتقييمات المخاطر والصحة والسلامة في مكان العمل
يتمتع فريقنا بمعرفة واسعة بإدارة الصحة والسلامة المهنية بما في ذلك سلامة الآلات ومعدات العمل ومعدات الحماية الشخصية.
عمليات الدمج والاستحواذ
نحن نقدم المشورة الاستراتيجية والتكتيكية والفنية المتكاملة لعملائنا. ومن بين هؤلاء العملاء لدينا البائعون والمشترون والمستثمرون والمساهمون وغيرهم.
Our Team
Led by distinguished legal professionals with decades of experience in UAE law and international legal practice.
Dr. Ebrahim Al Mulla
Founder
Our founding partner has gained a reputation as one of the most prominent legal figures in the country and across the region for both his professional experience and his academic contribution. Dr Al Mulla is an arbitrator and a lecturer in a number of judicial academies and universities within the UAE, with an extensive experience in legislation, laws drafting, Government entities matters. He carries the message of his ancestors, who were all law and Shareia practitioners, which is “spreading knowledge, skills and values to serve humanity and mankind.”
Professional Memberships
- UAE Bar Association
- Arab Arbitration Committee
- UNCITRAL Member
- Educational Advisory Board - AUE & SU
Specializations
- Legislation & Law Drafting
- International Arbitration
- Government Legal Affairs
- Academic Legal Education
Plus additional associates, paralegals, and specialized consultants
Our Clients
We proudly serve leading government entities and private sector organizations across the UAE, building lasting partnerships based on trust and excellence.
Government & Semi-Government Entities
Private Sector Partners
Leading Legal Innovation
At Azza Ebrahim Hasan Al Mulla Advocates & Legal Consultants, we consider innovation, technological advancement & AI to be of the most crucial trends driving change in the legal sector recently. We are embracing these key changes to ensure that we are meeting the clients’ needs. Consequently, they are key for us to meet our desire to grow, stay relevant and remain competitive in our evolving industry.
Although most law firms prefer to play the “wait & see” game with breakthrough technology, we embrace technology and we view our case management software as an essential part of our resource planning system which is a critical success factor in today’s increasingly competitive environment within the legal services sector.
