Typical mattersInvestigations, bail, trials
First consultationSame day when urgent
ResponseWithin hours
LanguagesArabic and English
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Overview
Facing a criminal charge or investigation is frightening, and early decisions can matter a great deal. Our criminal defense team acts from the first contact, protecting your rights during questioning, detention and every stage that follows.
We take time to understand the facts, review the evidence and explain the process, including what can and cannot be predicted. Our advice is direct and realistic, and we do not promise outcomes.
We represent individuals and companies in investigations, hearings, trials and appeals, including financial and cyber matters. Where it is appropriate, we also pursue negotiated outcomes.
If the police or another authority contacts you, call us before answering questions. We explain your rights, attend interviews where this is permitted, and make sure that any statement is accurate and complete. Early advice often decides which options remain open later.
Our preparation is detailed. We examine the file, the way the evidence was gathered and the witnesses, prepare a clear account of the facts and identify weaknesses in the case against you. We keep you and your family informed about hearings, deadlines and realistic timelines.
For companies, we advise on internal investigations, regulatory inquiries and the steps to take when an employee is accused of wrongdoing. We help protect the business, preserve documents properly and handle communication with the authorities and the press with care.
Key facts
Best forIndividuals and companies
FeesAgreed in writing at the start
OfficesDubai and Abu Dhabi
FormatIn person or by video
How we work
Immediate consultationWe confirm the charge, your rights and the next deadline.
Evidence reviewWe study statements, documents and any digital material.
Defense strategyWe decide what to challenge, what to show and which witnesses to call.
Pre-trial motionsWe raise procedural and evidential objections.
Trial or plea negotiationWe present the case or seek a fair resolution.
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What we handle
Criminal investigations supportAttending interviews and advising on your rights.
Bail and detention hearingsArguing for release and appropriate conditions.
Trial representationPreparing the defense and examining witnesses.
AppealsReviewing the judgment and challenging errors of law or procedure.
White-collar crimeFraud, corruption and financial regulatory cases.
Cyber crime defenseDigital evidence, data access and online conduct.
Travel bans and asset freezesApplications to lift or limit them.
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Timeline at a glance
Criminal matters follow court and prosecution timetables that we do not control. These are rough guides.
Stage | Typical time |
|---|---|
First contact | As soon as possible, often the same day |
Investigation stage | From days to many months |
Bail or detention hearing | Usually within days of arrest |
Trial preparation | Several weeks to several months |
Appeal | Depends on the appeal court and can take many months |
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When to call us
Call us now
You were arrested or summoned
Police asked you for an interview
Your accounts or travel were frozen
It can wait
You want to understand a charge in general
You are reviewing company controls
You want a staff awareness session
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What to bring
If you have been contacted by the police, call us before answering questions where you can. Then gather the following.
Any notice, summons or charge sheet you received.
Identity documents and contact details of a family member.
A written account of events, kept for your lawyer only.
Messages, emails and documents connected to the case.
Names of possible witnesses.
Medical or employment records if they are relevant.
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