Horus Legal Sulotion

We represented a UAE-based client in a commercial dispute involving a breached supply agreement worth AED 15 million. Through strategic negotiation and filing with the Dubai Courts, we secured a full settlement in favor of our client, including interest and legal costs, within 6 months. The opposing party agreed to pay without protracted litigation, preserving our client’s business relationship.

Our firm has successfully represented numerous clients in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings in the UAE. We have obtained favorable judgments under Federal Decree Law No. 9 of 2016, including:

Court-approved debt restructuring plans

Discharge of liabilities through liquidation

Defense against creditor claims

Judicial protection from bankruptcy fraud allegations

Our legal strategies helped clients preserve their business integrity while complying fully with UAE insolvency regulations.

Our team acted for a foreign investor facing refusal from a property developer to refund AED 5.2 million after project cancellation. We successfully obtained a Dubai Court judgment ordering a full refund plus damages for delay. The case set a precedent for enforcing investor rights against major developers in the UAE.

We defended a client charged with a financial crime that carried the risk of deportation. After challenging the evidence and filing appeals, we secured an acquittal at the Court of Cassation. The client remained in the UAE with no criminal record, and we protected his business interests from reputational harm.

We represented a client facing serious charges of drug possession and trafficking, carrying a potential life sentence and deportation. Our legal team meticulously analyzed the case file, identified procedural irregularities during the search and arrest, and challenged the admissibility of evidence under UAE Federal Law on Criminal Procedure. We also presented mitigating factors and successfully argued before the Court of First Instance. The court rendered a judgment of full acquittal, and our client was immediately released with all charges dismissed, allowing him to continue his life and career in the UAE.
 

We defended a client charged with kidnapping and unlawful detention, a crime carrying severe penalties under UAE Federal Law (Penal Code), including life imprisonment. Our legal team conducted a comprehensive review of the case, uncovered inconsistencies in the witness testimonies, and challenged the prosecution’s evidence as circumstantial and lacking corroboration. Through strategic cross-examination and presenting an alternative narrative supported by alibi evidence, we persuaded theِ Appeal Court  Instance to issue a judgment of complete acquittal. The client was released immediately and cleared of all charges.
 

We represented a corporate executive accused of embezzlement and fraud involving AED 8 million. Our legal team challenged the prosecution’s reliance on forged accounting records and demonstrated procedural violations in the investigation. The Dubai Criminal Court acquitted the client of all charges, and we successfully secured the unfreezing of his assets and removal of a travel ban.

We defended a client sued by a major UAE bank for non-payment of an AED 8 million commercial loan. By identifying violations of UAE Central Bank regulations and improper execution of the loan agreement, we successfully argued for dismissal of the bank’s claim. The court ruled in favor of our client, cancelling the debt in its entirety.

We represented a businessman who suffered significant financial losses due to unforeseen circumstances, facing bank claims amounting to nearly AED 7 million. Our team filed for bankruptcy supported by an expert financial report proving the client’s inability to repay. The court issued a ruling declaring bankruptcy and discharging all outstanding debts, enabling our client to restart his financial life without burdens.

We were retained by a prominent property owner in Dubai to provide comprehensive legal services covering landlord-tenant disputes, lease negotiations, and enforcement of tenancy contracts. Our team provided strategic legal counsel, drafted robust tenancy agreements compliant with UAE law, and successfully represented the client in multiple proceedings before the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre.

As a result, our intervention safeguarded the landlord’s rights, secured timely rental payments, and resolved disputes efficiently without escalation to protracted litigation. This ongoing retainer ensures the client benefits from continuous legal protection for their real estate portfolio.

We represented a global supplier in a complex commercial dispute involving a UAE-based distributor who failed to honor payment obligations under a multi-million dirham supply agreement. Our legal team initiated proceedings before the Dubai Courts and negotiated a strategic settlement that secured 95% of the outstanding amount for our client within weeks, avoiding lengthy litigation.

Our team represented a major food manufacturing company in a trade market dispute against a competitor using similar trade dress and branding in the UAE. We filed a formal complaint before the Ministry of Economy and pursued civil action for unfair competition. The court issued an injunction prohibiting the competitor from using the infringing marks, thereby preserving our client’s market position and consumer trust.

We advised a UAE-based F&B investor in acquiring the master franchise rights for an international restaurant chain. Our role included drafting and negotiating the Master Franchise Agreement, ensuring compliance with UAE commercial agencies law, and setting up the legal framework for sub-franchising across the GCC. This enabled our client to launch the brand locally while securing exclusive territorial rights.
 

In one of the cases handled by our firm, our client entered into an agreement with a company operating in the United Arab Emirates, under which the company undertook to secure a foreign passport and citizenship within a specified time frame, in return for a sum of money that was fully paid in accordance with the contract terms.

However, the company breached its contractual obligations by failing to take any genuine steps to fulfill the agreement and refused to return the amount received, constituting a serious breach of contract and an act of fraud and unlawful appropriation of funds.

Our legal team promptly initiated the necessary proceedings, which included:

Filing a criminal complaint against the company and its responsible officers on charges of fraud, pursuant to the provisions of the UAE Federal Penal Code.

Filing a commercial lawsuit before the competent court to recover the disputed amount and claim compensation for material and moral damages.

Thanks to our evidence-based legal strategy and robust documentation, the court issued a final judgment in favor of our client, which included:

Criminal conviction of the company for the crime of fraud.

Order to repay the full amount together with legal interest.

Recognition of our client’s right to compensation and protection of his legal position.

This case underscores our extensive experience in commercial fraud cases and debt recovery in the UAE, and our ability to combine criminal and commercial legal proceedings to protect clients’ rights and achieve the most favorable legal outcomes.