RASHID ALKAITOOBAdvocates & Legal Consultants

Established legal expertise and a clear perspective on every matter. We represent individuals and companies, providing precise legal opinions and representation before the courts of the United Arab Emirates at all levels, the Public Prosecution, arbitral tribunals and the competent official authorities, with complete transparency and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding their rights and legitimate interests.

Areas of Practice

Expertise in Litigation and Legal Advisory Services

Our areas of practice reflect the breadth of the firm's expertise in the federal and local legislation of the United Arab Emirates, ensuring integrated legal support for individuals and companies, from legal opinions and contract drafting to representation before the courts and arbitral tribunals.

Real Estate Law

Real estate disputes before the competent authorities, rental disputes before the Rental Disputes Centre, mortgages, jointly owned property, and real estate development and investment agreements.

Commercial & Corporate Law

Incorporation and structuring of companies under the Commercial Companies Law, corporate governance and shareholders' agreements, drafting and review of commercial contracts, and commercial disputes.

Civil Law

Ownership and possession disputes, claims for compensation arising from tortious acts, and claims arising from contractual obligations and their performance under the Civil Transactions Law.

Criminal Law

Defence and civil claims in felony and misdemeanour proceedings under the Crimes and Penalties Law, including defamation and insult, breach of trust and cybercrime, with representation before the Public Prosecution and the criminal courts at all levels.

Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Domestic arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Law and the rules of the UAE arbitration centres, mediation and amicable settlement, and litigation before the courts of the United Arab Emirates at all levels.

Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorist Financing

Compliance programmes and risk assessments, customer due diligence procedures, and representation before the competent official authorities under the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Law.

Personal Status & Family Law

Marriage, divorce and khul' proceedings, custody and maintenance, estates and wills, under the Federal Decree-Law on Personal Status and the Federal Decree-Law on Civil Personal Status for Non-Muslims.

Employment & Labour Law

Employment contracts and termination, end-of-service gratuity and employee entitlements, and labour disputes before the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation and the labour courts, under the Law Regulating Labour Relations.

Medical Liability Law

Medical liability and medical malpractice claims before the medical liability committees and the competent courts, under the Medical Liability Law.

Intellectual Property Law

Trademark registration and protection, patents, copyright and related rights, and counterfeiting and infringement actions under UAE intellectual property legislation.

About the Firm

Representing our clients and defending their rights since 2014

Rashid Alkaitoob Advocates & Legal Consultants is a law firm licensed to practise in the United Arab Emirates, located in the Emirate of Dubai, providing litigation and legal advisory services to individuals and companies across all fields. Established in 2014, the firm has grown into one of the leading law firms in the United Arab Emirates, recognised for its integrity, professionalism and adherence to the rules and ethics of the legal profession.

With an established presence across the Gulf Cooperation Council states and Asia, in particular the People's Republic of China, we deliver legal solutions tailored to the nature of each matter, combining precise command of UAE legislation with international experience, to safeguard and advance our clients' legitimate interests.

Our team works in Arabic, English, Chinese and Russian, enabling clients of all nationalities to communicate directly with their legal consultants, follow the progress of their cases and transactions, and understand their legal documents in their own language, without intermediaries.

Results-Oriented Approach

Strategic and sound legal solutions that achieve the best attainable outcome within the bounds of the law, without undue complexity or delay.

Regional & International Experience

An established presence across the Gulf Cooperation Council states and Asia, together with decades of combined professional experience, ensures reliable legal counsel and practical insight.

Client-Centred Approach

Clear communication and practical solutions that enable our clients to proceed through every stage of their case or transaction with confidence.

Availability & Responsiveness

A legal team that is always available, providing timely updates and responding to enquiries without delay.

Priority to Amicable Settlement

Wherever possible, we seek the amicable settlement of disputes through negotiation or mediation before resorting to litigation, thereby containing the dispute and opening the way to constructive outcomes.

Comprehensive Legal Services

Integrated legal support tailored to the circumstances of each client, from legal opinions and contract drafting to representation in the most complex matters.

The Founder

“We believe in a transparent approach that places the client's interests at its centre and rests on due diligence. Our aim is for every client to understand the course of their matter clearly and to feel supported at every stage.”

Our Team

A multilingual legal team with extensive experience in the federal and local legislation of the United Arab Emirates

Dr. Rashid AlkaitoobLawyer & Founder
Hadif AlkaitoobChief Executive Officer
Dr. Makhmud AvadGeneral Manager
Aaya MorganDeputy General Manager for Administrative Affairs
Ali AjjobLegal Consultant, Deputy General Manager for Legal Affairs and Head of the Legal Department
Mohamad Eaid EsrebDirector of Legal Operations
Abdulla Al AliDeputy General Manager for VIP Client Affairs
Dr. Ward ShueibiBusiness Development Manager
Erika Accad CornesFinance Manager
Dr. Mahmoud AbdelmoneimPhD in Public Law
Maryam Abdulwahab Talal AlheraibiLawyer
Shahd AhmedParalegal
Sherief ShabanLegal Researcher
Contact Us

Our Office in Dubai

Address
Sheikh Zayed Road, Saeed Tower 2, Office No. 501, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Fax
+971 4 359 5955
Office Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 17:30
Office Location on Google Maps

Please describe the subject of your legal enquiry in as much detail as possible. One of our consultants will contact you within one business day by telephone or email; you may also call the office directly to schedule an appointment.

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2014Year Established
10+Practice Areas
4Working Languages

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