Arbitration

Our lawyers are conversant with all relevant provisions of the UAE laws concerning arbitration, as well as all international rules on conciliation and arbitration. As one of the leaders in the field, we specialize in Dispute Resolution and act as neutral mediators in compromising disputes between parties. In consideration of the present trend of business people and entrepreneurs who prefer to avoid lengthy and often costly law suites, MAK & PARTNERS is in a prime position to offer the most appropriate and accurate level of arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.

Our arbitration team has the resources and expertise required for representing clients in most types of arbitration involving construction, real estate, agencies, finance, international trade and transport. Our practitioners are well versed and experienced in both Civil and Common law jurisdictions and are able to conduct proceedings in both English and Arabic. They have extensive experience in all types of arbitration work including UNCITRAL arbitration and arbitration before the following:

• The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)
• The DIFC – LCIA Arbitration Centre
• GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre, Manama, Bahrain
• The International Court of Arbitration (ICC)
• The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)
• Adhoc arbitration tribunals in the UAE

Our lawyers have worked on many Arbitration cases including:

• Joint venture disputes and company/corporate related issues
• Sale of goods disputes
• Distributorship agreements, agency agreements, transport disputes
• Construction disputes arising out of both the employer-main contractor relationship as well as sub-contractor disputes
• Disputes regarding the sale, purchase and assignment of property and infrastructure

Corporate & Commercail Affairs

MAK & PARTNERS advises a wide range of clients on the intricacies of setting up business under various jurisdictions, as well as the legal ramifications of all peripheral issues involved in the process. Our clientele includes proprietorships, small & large scale entrepreneurs, multinationals (MNE’s) and various international companies. We also assist in setting up companies and branches in the UAE and any Free Zone Areas. Our services in this field include the drafting of various types of agreements, such as distributorship agreements, franchise agreements, construction agreements & joint venture agreements.

Labour relations

We provide complete consultancy services on various legal aspects of the UAE Labour& Employment Laws including litigation. In addition, MAK & PARTNERSspecialises in advising clients on the interplay of local Labour laws, as well as the laws of the country from which employees are hired

Rental Disputes

MAK & PARTNERS lawyers possess the knowledge, expertise and experience in dealing with various rental disputes. We are able to provide accurate advice and assistance in dealing with disputes arising out of contract relations, as well as filling of civil suits and obtaining court judgments. Our aim is to protect the rights of our clients in the shortest possible time frame, whilst preserving their best interests.

Police & Criminal Cases

MAK & PARTNERS deals with various cases and police complaints against defaulted customers. Our extensive expertise in this field makes us a reliable and trustworthy partner. We have a special department within the company that handles cases and carries out investigations with the Police and Prosecutors.

Wills for Non Muslims

The interpretation of inheritance laws and how they are applied by the UAE courts is a matter that concerns many of UAE expatriates. We have sufficient experience to write wills for non-Muslims In the United Arab Emirates.