Australian Embassy
United Arab Emirates

Lawyers

List of law firms - Abu Dhabi and Al Ain

This list is provided for the information of Australian travellers and those needing legal assistance in Abu Dhabi & Al Ain. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy but it doesn't purport to be an exhaustive list. While every care has been taken in preparing this list, the Australian Embassy, Abu Dhabi cannot accept any responsibility for the ability or probity of the practitioners included, nor the fees which they might charge.

                                               Updated as of January 2007

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Clyde & Co.
Ph: 971 2 6775700
Website: www.clydeco.com
Jurisdiction: The United Arab Emirates
Speciality: Local and International Law.
Location: 7th Floor, West Tower, Abu Dhabi Mall

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Afridi & Angell
Ph:  971 2 627 5134
Fax: 971 2 627 2905
Website: www.afridi-angell.com
Jurisdiction: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain
Speciality: Local, commercial and criminal law  
Location: Suite 803, Bin Hamoodah Tower, Khalifa Street.

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Alkuttab Lawyers & Legal Consultants
Ph: 971 2 6314040 / 6331764
971 2 6211122
Email: [email protected]

Jurisdiction: The United Arab Emirates, areas of the Middle East
Speciality: Local, civil, criminal, commercial, maritime, family, international and sharia law 
Location: Room 3, 1st Floor, Fiat Showroom Building, Behind Chamber of Commerce Building on Corniche

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Kudsi Law Firm
Email: [email protected]  
Tel: 971 2 6336500
Fax: 971 2 6336511

Jurisdiction: The United Arab Emirates 
                            Speciality: International and Criminal Law                              

Location: Apartment 707, 7th Floor, Falcon Tower, Al Naser Street, Opposite Cultural Foundation


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Al Tamimi & Co
www.tamimi.com
Tel: 971 2 6744535
Fax: 971 2 6768762

Jurisdiction: The United Arab Emirates
Speciality: Banking & finance, corporate / commercial, information technology, intellectual property, litigation, arbitration & alternative dispute resolution, maritime, trade & insurance, construction, property, communications & media

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Denton Wilde Sapte
www.dentonwildsapte.com
Ph: 971 2 626 6180
Fax: 971 2 626 6175

Jurisdiction: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Muscat, Cairo, Istanbul, London, Paris, Tokyo
Speciality: Banking & finance markets, asset finance & shipping, construction, corporate, employment, immigration & pensions, insurance & reinsurance, litigation
Location:
Suite 1204, Al Gaith Tower, Hamdan Street

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Emirates International Law Firm
Website: www.eilf.com  
Ph: 971 2 626 5600
Fax: 971 2 621 1122

Jurisdiction: The United Arab Emirates
Speciality: Divorce, custody, corporate, agreement, provident fund, registered marriage, court marriage, special/ foreign marriage, incorporation of company, rent, eviction, tenancy, lease, labour laws, appeals, supreme court, high court, bail, medical, negligence, insurance claims/ accidents, wills & probate, bankrupt, banking & finance, corporate, private business, recovery, civil right, legal notice, summons, power of attorney, recovery

Location:
Room 3, 1st Floor, Fiat Showroom Building, Behind Chamber of Commerce Building on Corniche

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Gargash Law
Website: www.gargashlaw.com  
Ph: 971 2 626 8245
Fax: 9712 627 5685

Jurisdiction: The United Arab Emirates
Speciality: Arbitration, banking, construction, corporate & commercial, energy, telecommunications, health care, insurance, labour law, litigation, privatization, shipping & maritime

Location:
Khalifa Street, Shbeib Althahery Bldg, Second Floor

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Meyer Reumann
www.meyer-reumann.com  
Tel: 971-2-6277 005
Fax: 971-2-6277 003

Jurisdiction: The United Arab Emirates, GCC
Speciality: Pre-opening services, business constancy & market research, organization of business trips, arranging business contacts, meetings with officials, arranging trade fair participation, start-up services, assistance in choosing the appropriate local partner, co-ordination of legal services, human resources, arranging office space & it support, business operation, administration support, accounting support, pro services, press and tender alert services, tailor-made activities

Location:
Khalifa Street, Shbeib Althahery Bldg, Second Floor

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Richards Butler
www.richardsbutler.com
Ph: 971 2 631 3010
Fax: 971 2 631 2155

Jurisdiction: Abu Dhabi, Doha Muscat, Paris, Hong Kong, Belgium
Speciality: International law, alternative dispute resolution, anti – piracy, banking and financial services, commercial disputes, corporate finance, information technology & telecommunications, international arbitration & international business, international trade & commodities, investment & pension funds, marine casualty response, property, shipping

Location:
Falcon Tower, Al Nasr Street

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Simmons & Simmons
www.simmons-simmons.com  
Ph: 971 2 627 5568
Fax: 971 2 627 5223

Jurisdiction: The United Arab Emirates, areas of the Middle East
Speciality: Asset management & investment funds, funds, legal responsibility, corporate, corporate finance, financial markets regulation, insurance, it law

Location:
ADNIC Building, Khalifa Street

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Trowers & Hamlins
www.trowers.com
Ph: 971 2 626 7274
Fax: 971 2 626 7276

Jurisdiction: Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Cairo, Dubai, Oman, Singapore
Speciality: Corporate services, property services, litigation services, private client services, international services

Location:
4th Floor, Butti Al Otaiba Building, Khalifa Street

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