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Prime Law Firm
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We are one of the prominent law firms in the United Arab Emirates, with a significant depth and range of resources across the Middle East and Europe. We are rapidly expanding in the GCC and globally, leveraging our wealth of experience. Our aim is to assist both corporate and private clients in navigating the nuances of local and international business practices. Each member of our team is dedicated to understanding our clients' business requirements, adding value whenever possible, and contributing to sustained development and prosperity.
Laila Al Mahri Lawyers & Legal Consultancy Office - Prime Law Firm is committed to working closely with clients to effectively manage risks and achieve practical results. Our top priority is understanding and serving our client's best interests, and we continually strive to surpass their expectations.
Our multicultural, bilingual, and dynamic-thinking legal team is led by our founder and managing partner, Mr Basheer Abu Awwad, who possesses extensive experience in resolving complex legal issues across major industries through our network of five offices. A wide range of leading organizations in the UAE market seek the expertise of Prime Law Firm not only for legal advice but also for guidance and consultation in critical business decisions.
Our firm maintains offices in Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Syria, and Spain. In 2019, we established a formal joint association with Diaz Reus & Trags LLP in Miami, United States, and opened a branch in DIFC Tower, Dubai, to collaborate on legal matters spanning the MENA region and beyond. We are committed to delivering exceptional legal services and look forward to the opportunity to serve your legal needs.
Litigation and dispute resolution: Disputes are seldom welcome, as they can be a significant distraction at best and a threat to businesses, relationships, and reputations at worst. When it appears that a commercial dispute is inevitable, seeking expert guidance is advisable before positions become entrenched and relationships deteriorate further. At our firm, we are dedicated to efficiently and amicably managing and resolving your disputes.
Our experienced, partner-led team works closely with you to gain a thorough understanding of the issues you face. We then direct all our efforts toward achieving the best possible outcome for you and your organization using the most appropriate dispute resolution methods.
Mediation and arbitration: Our firm provides expert legal advice from consultants who possess a deep and comprehensive understanding of law and dispute resolution. Our mediation and arbitration services offer clients a cost-effective and time-efficient alternative. Our experienced consultants leverage their in-depth expertise and extensive negotiation skills to facilitate satisfactory settlements between parties.
Criminal law: We are at the forefront of handling white-collar and general criminal defense cases, having been involved in numerous significant cases. Our expertise in this field is unparalleled, with a focus on business and financial crime, police station representation and advice, international crime, and extradition.
Our criminal lawyers are highly sophisticated, astute, and supportive. We are particularly renowned for our ability to provide strategic counsel and for our skill in keeping high-profile cases out of the public eye.
We enjoy an excellent international reputation, as our work increasingly involves extradition, red notices, and mutual legal assistance. Such cases demand a sophisticated understanding of foreign law and practice and their impact in the UAE. We have cultivated a global network of lawyers with whom we collaborate.
We provide a comprehensive range of legal services to individuals and commercial companies, boasting the expertise to deliver expert services 24/7 at reasonable rates.
Other practice areas:
• Corporate governance
• Construction and infrastructure
• Banking and finance
• Maritime and international trade
• Intellectual property
• Employment
• Taxation
• Business setup
• Insurance
Corporate governance
Construction and Infrastructure: Our team possesses a profound and comprehensive understanding of providing highly qualified legal support for complex and large-scale construction and infrastructure projects. Our consultants prioritize offering efficient legal advice aligned with the commercial objectives throughout the project's lifespan.
Banking and finance: Our team excels in handling all matters related to banking law, including documentary transactions, facility agreements, bank guarantees, letters of credit, structured finance, and Islamic finance. Our team members possess extensive experience in securitization and other intricate transactions.
As experienced business lawyers, we can assist you in all aspects of your financial transactions, including the necessary legal due diligence from journal entry to recognition in the financial statements. Our team members have worked in major banking environments, both in Europe and the UAE, and are well-versed in all aspects of risk management.
We specialize in providing core corporate services, ranging from business activity inception throughout its life cycle. We offer legal analysis for the most suitable legal forms, compliance with client needs, structuring, capital restructuring, mergers, consolidations, takeovers, and IPOs. We delve deeply into the core matters that influence business decisions and provide advice that aligns with financial and legal concerns.
Maritime and international trade
Intellectual property: As intellectual property issues have become increasingly prominent and complex internationally, the demand for legal expertise in this area has risen. The UAE has also embarked on revising its intellectual property legislation to meet its commitments under GATT. Our firm has been and continues to be responsible for registering numerous prominent trademarks in the UAE. We also possess significant expertise in copyright law and are registered patent agents with the UAE patent office.
Our maritime team boasts extensive experience in various maritime domains. We are proud to be among the top law firms globally, excelling in core marine fields such as carriage of goods by sea, bills of lading, time charter parties, maritime insurance, offshore support services, supply time charter party, anchor handling, supply boats, crew boats, voyage charter party, oil and gas voyage charter party, and protection and indemnity coverage.
Employment and incentives: Our expertise spans across various areas, including acquisitions and disposals, compulsory purchases, construction and engineering, development and regeneration, environmental matters, investment property management, landlord and tenant issues, occupier services, planning, property finance, property insolvency, property litigation, and residential property investment.
In today's business landscape, the quality of your workforce plays a pivotal role. Working with people brings not only opportunities but also risks. Managing these risks and finding solutions to minimize potential liabilities is crucial. It's a significant challenge in an environment where employment law is ever-evolving. To help you navigate this challenge, you need a team of employment lawyers you can trust, a team that understands your business intimately, and can work with you to tailor solutions that align with your unique needs.
Our expertise encompasses risk management through file audits and proactive problem prevention, employment documentation, dismissals and grievance procedures, corporate governance and regulatory compliance, project-based legal work, business transfers, dispute resolution, business protection strategies, and general advisory services.
Tax: With the launch of the Dubai technology, electronic, and media free zone, and various other initiatives, the UAE is rapidly emerging as the preferred location for businesses in the information technology sector. Our firm brings extensive experience in supporting the requirements of these businesses, ranging from corporate structuring and employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) to the development of service contracts, software licenses, and revenue-sharing arrangements. We also represent investors in, and users of, telecommunications and broadcasting services, including financial institutions, government entities, and other public institutions. Additionally, we have a wealth of experience in advising government bodies on regulatory and policy reform in this dynamic sector.
Our expertise encompasses broadcasting, entertainment and media, internet-related matters, spectrum and wireless services, telecommunications, copyrights, foreign ownership regulations, representation before tribunals and courts, and communications infrastructure.
Business setup: Our experienced consultants provide comprehensive guidance to clients on the setup and establishment of their businesses. We navigate the complex landscape of rules, regulations, legislations, and documents while ensuring alignment with our clients' core values and commitments. Our goal is to facilitate a smooth and compliant process that sets the foundation for your business success.
Insurance and reinsurance: Insurance and reinsurance are intricate fields that demand a deep understanding of the market, technical proficiency, and sector-specific expertise. Our team is renowned for its leadership in this area, boasting a long track record of delivering outstanding results, innovative solutions, effective advice, and a level of service that few law firms can match. We serve insurers, reinsurers, brokers, financial institutions, and insured corporates across a wide range of insurance-related issues.
Our services encompass insurance coverage analysis and dispute resolution, as well as the investigation and defense of liability, property, specialty, and marine insurance and reinsurance claims.
Client-centric approach: At Prime Law Firm, we prioritize our clients' success and satisfaction. We take the time to understand their unique needs and objectives, crafting customized legal solutions that deliver results. Our dedication to excellence and unwavering ethics have earned us the trust of clients across industries.
Global reach: While we are rooted in Abu Dhabi, UAE, our global perspective allows us to serve clients with international interests. We have a well-established network of legal partners worldwide, ensuring seamless support for cross-border matters.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion: Prime Law Firm is proud of its diverse workforce, which enriches our perspective and enhances our problem-solving capabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where talent thrives and innovation flourishes.
Contact information: For inquiries or to explore how Prime Law Firm can assist you, please contact us at:
Bainounah Road
C6 ADIB Tower
flat 1101C-Abu Dhabi
Phone: +971585591910
Email: [email protected]