
With You, Every Step of The Way !
For over 25 years, Al Sahlawi & Co has been the preferred business partner and has been assisting multinational and domestic organizations and individuals with their legal requirements in the United Arab Emirates. With our local roots and international standards, we provide our clients both at home and further afield with dynamic practical solutions to their legal requirements. Our large range of legal experience, from Commercial and Employment law to Family and Criminal proceedings makes us well placed to cover the whole of the 7 Emirates no matter which service you require. In addition to our own highly qualified team, we have added to our services using local and international providers. This helps ensure we can meet any of your requirements.
Why Al Sahlawi & Co?
Having operated for over 25 years in the United Arab Emirates with top tier clients, our hand-picked team of legal experts are perfectly qualified to meet your needs, while maintaining the high standards required in the legal field. With a well organized team of experienced lawyers, and a knowledge base spread across multiple practice groups, we have every confidence we can serve your needs efficiently. We pride ourselves on our speed in finding a solution for our clients. We have a team that is trained to work in a succinct and efficient manner to provide the service expected by our clients. Through regular internal auditing, and constant communication with our clients, we continually adapt our processes to ensure we give the very best service possible. Furthermore, we have paid attention to the requirements of international businesses. This is proven by our select multi-lingual team. As we are well aware of current international markets, we always strive to work with the most cost-effective processes.
Practice areas
Business
In the current fluid business environment, in a region such
as the United Arab Emirates that is marked by change,
it is imperative to have a supportive and flexible legal
service. Doing so ensures we can face the demanding
challenges presented, adapt to regulatory change, and
get transactions to the finish line.
Our Corporate Practice Group represents leading
financial institutions, governments and semigovernment
entities, investors, and emerging companies
from different sectors. We have advised on a broad
range of transactions and subjects for our clients, from
cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions to
restructuring and public offerings. Our team addresses the needs of businesses, from their
internal affairs and legal issues to their external business
relationships and agreements. We walk our clients
through every step we take and advise on all matters
from sale agreements to more complex transactions.
For years, we have advised our clients on structuring and
restructuring their corporations, ensuring compliance,
and facilitating government approvals, permits, licences
and registrations.
Lawsuits & Disputes
We have built a reputation as a firm which brings
extensive courtroom experience when required,
ensuring that every case is represented in an effective and
practical manner. Our experienced litigators’ prowess
extends even beyond the courtroom to defending clients
with high-value, complex and high-profile commercial
arbitration disputes.
Our Dispute Resolution Practice provides strategic counsel
on all forms of dispute resolution, from negotiations
and mediation to arbitration and litigation with an
astonishing record of client-satisfaction and success. The
Practice Group provides strategic dispute analysis and
practical advice coupled with realistic assessment of the
outcomes and costs.
Employment & Labor
Our Employment sub-group is one that enjoys a large public and private sector client base. The practice covers advice and representation of employers and employees. We are experienced in legal disputes relating to all employment and labour related matters, including arbitrary dismissal, contract breaches etc.
Criminal Defense
Whether the matter involves an unfortunate car accident, a petty crime, or a complex white-collar crime. With our wealth of experience and understanding of the procedural and technical details of criminal proceedings, the firm has a reputation of efficiently representing clients before the relevant criminal authorities across all 7 Emirates.
Real Estate
In a dynamic and ever-growing real estate business in the United Arab Emirates, it was essential for the firm to establish a real estate practice to serve our clients’ needs. Our experienced construction and real estate lawyers have been regularly advising stakeholders across the sector; including developers, investors, contractors, landlords and tenants.
Family
Family is the heart of society, and our lawyers are well equipped in Shariah Family laws and non-Muslim family affairs. We represent clients undergoing divorce proceedings and judicial separation, custody of children and their support, inheritance, and general matters relating to Family Law.
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