Civil Law in the UAE — Expert Advocacy
Civil law in the UAE is primarily governed by Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 (the Civil Transactions Law) and its amendments. At Address Legal, our civil advocates handle the full spectrum of civil disputes and matters across the UAE court hierarchy — from Courts of First Instance through to the Court of Cassation.
Civil Law Services We Provide
- Contract drafting, review, and enforcement
- Debt recovery and enforcement of judgments
- Property ownership and boundary disputes
- Personal injury and compensation claims
- Defamation and reputation claims
- Partnership dissolution and business disputes
- Asset freezing orders and precautionary attachments
- Succession and estate matters for non-Muslim expatriates
- Appeals — Courts of Appeal and Court of Cassation
The UAE Civil Court System
Civil matters in the UAE are handled across a three-tier structure: Courts of First Instance, Courts of Appeal, and the Court of Cassation. Dubai and Abu Dhabi also host the DIFC Courts and ADGM Courts respectively, which operate under English common law and can be chosen by parties who contract into their jurisdiction.
How We Help You
Our civil advocates prepare your case thoroughly — gathering and assessing evidence, drafting legal submissions in Arabic, and representing you at every court stage. Where a negotiated settlement serves your interests better than protracted litigation, we pursue that path efficiently.
Contact Our Civil Law Team
Contact Address Legal for a consultation on your civil matter. We will give you an honest assessment of your case, a realistic outline of the likely process, and a clear fee proposal.