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Speak with Faris Raian, Ekaterina Butseva and their team about your family, business, property or dispute. We review the facts, explain the legal questions and help you decide what action to take.
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↗Personal matters • Business advice • Disputes • International connections
A property purchase, business agreement, settlement or employment offer can create obligations that are difficult to change later. We review the document and its purpose, identify the legal questions and explain terms that need attention. Tell us what is still open to negotiation and when you are expected to decide.
Tell us about your decisionA payment is missing, a family arrangement has broken down or a claim has been made against you. We assess the records and the outcome you are seeking. The response may involve advice, negotiation or a formal procedure. The correct starting point depends on the facts and the legal route available.
Tell us about your decisionA demand, court paper or judgment needs to be understood in full. Share the complete document and the date received. We review the stage, obligations and any available response or challenge. An enquiry does not postpone a deadline or confirm that responsibility for it has been accepted.
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↗Senior Legal Consultant
Faris advises on UAE litigation, family disputes, commercial matters, property and other legal concerns. His published professional profile records more than 15 years of UAE legal experience, including work with individuals, businesses, banks and insurers.
His background is relevant where a matter requires attention to contracts, payment records, ownership or connected business issues. You can request a consultation with Faris and ask what he will review personally, what information is needed and which further work may be appropriate.
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↗Legal Adviser for UAE and International Matters
Ekaterina advises individuals, families and businesses on family disputes, criminal matters, commercial issues and international connections. Her published profile records more than 16 years of overall legal experience, including more than nine years in Dubai. She provides legal guidance in English and Russian.
You can request a consultation with Ekaterina about the legal questions affecting your circumstances. Where a matter involves more than one country, the review can identify which issues need UAE advice and where qualified advice in another jurisdiction may also be required.
Request a Consultation With EkaterinaPersonal matters often involve decisions that cannot be reduced to a form or a standard answer. Our lawyers in Dubai review the circumstances and documents so that the proposed work addresses the issue affecting you now. Explain what you need to resolve, any earlier proceedings and any approaching date.
You may be considering divorce, discussing a settlement or trying to agree on your child’s care. Advice can address the relevant framework, custody, contact, support and important decisions about a child. The appropriate route needs checking for your family, including any international connection or existing order.
We review proposed arrangements for their practical and legal effect. An agreement to separate may still leave questions about housing, money, schooling or travel. Where the issue is disputed, we assess the request and supporting records. No parent should be promised a custody result based only on a short account.
Discuss a Family MatterYou may need a purchase agreement reviewed, advice about a developer delay or help with a tenancy disagreement. We examine the contract, payment records, notices and relevant ownership or tenancy documents. Advice should distinguish the commercial concern from the legal right and procedure that may address it.
A buyer seeking a refund and a landlord seeking possession do not necessarily use the same forum or process. We assess the property, agreement and issue before proposing the work. Where a notice or deadline is involved, provide its full wording and date rather than rely on a summary.
Discuss a Property or Tenancy IssueYou may be reviewing an employment agreement, responding to termination or seeking an unpaid amount. We assess the applicable framework, documents and claim or response. A workplace dispute may involve a particular authority or procedure, so the employment setting and current stage matter.
Personal money disputes also need evidence of what was agreed, paid and left outstanding. We review the records and consider the available route, including settlement where suitable. A legal claim and actual recovery are separate questions, and enforcement may require further work.
Ask About Employment or a Payment DisputeIf you have received a police contact, learned of a complaint or need advice about an allegation, explain your role and the authority involved. We assess the information available, the legal questions and the proposed assistance. If there is immediate danger, contact the police or emergency services directly.
You may instead be planning ahead through a will, reviewing an inheritance concern or considering authority for someone to act on your behalf. We assess the intended purpose, relevant family or asset details and formal requirements. The correct work depends on the person, property and jurisdiction involved.
Explain My Personal Legal ConcernOur legal consultancy services in Dubai can address a defined transaction, an active dispute or recurring legal questions. We begin with the business objective and the documents that shape it. The appointment should identify the work accepted, the people responsible and any specialist advice needed outside the scope.
You need to know what a contract requires and what happens if the deal changes. We review and draft terms concerning payment, performance, responsibility, termination and dispute resolution. The document should reflect the intended arrangement rather than leave important obligations to a later conversation.
Tell us the commercial outcome you want, the terms still being negotiated and the deadline. A review can identify wording that needs explanation or revision. It should also recognise where a proposed protection depends on practical information, authority or another agreement that has not yet been supplied.
You may be setting up an arrangement between owners, changing management or dealing with a shareholder disagreement. We assess the entity, governing documents and relevant agreements before advising on a proposed step. Ownership percentages alone do not answer every question about voting, control or a person’s removal.
The work can include reviewing resolutions, responsibilities and the legal effect of an exit or transfer. Where a dispute exists, the records should show what was agreed and what action was taken. Advice needs to distinguish a business preference from a legal entitlement.
You supplied goods, performed work or advanced money, but payment is delayed or disputed. We examine the agreement, invoices, delivery or performance records and payment history. A useful assessment identifies the debtor, the amount claimed and the evidence supporting the obligation.
We can assess a demand, settlement proposal or formal recovery route within the agreed task. If instalments are discussed, the terms should address amounts, dates and missed payments. A judgment does not guarantee that assets will be available, so enforcement needs its own consideration.
Your concern may involve a lease, development agreement, project payment or property investment. We review the contract, notices and records connected to the alleged breach. The issue may require technical, valuation or other expert input as well as legal analysis.
Tell us about connected agreements and any dispute clause. A project delay, certified payment and termination question can require different evidence and procedure. We identify the legal work needed for the particular issue instead of assuming every disagreement should immediately become a court case.
Employers may need advice on contracts, a workplace complaint, termination or a claim brought by a worker. We assess the employment setting, records and proposed action. Advice should account for the relevant framework and process rather than assume the same rule applies to every business location.
Maintain a complete record of relevant communications, decisions and payments. If a claim already exists, provide the full papers and dates. The proposed appointment should explain whether it covers advice only, preparation, negotiation or proceedings.
A business may face a fraud allegation, misuse of information, a brand dispute or a problem involving an online transaction. We assess the event, the documents and the legal basis of the proposed action. A contractual loss, regulatory question and criminal allegation should not be treated as interchangeable.
The scope can identify whether specialist technical work, an intellectual property procedure or another adviser is needed. Preserve the original records and describe what is known separately from what is suspected. Do not access accounts unlawfully or alter records to support a claim.
A divorce or inheritance concern can involve company shares, property or guarantees. The family question and the ownership question may need different analysis. We identify the connections so the proposed work does not overlook an asset or assume that one decision settles every related right.
A delayed project or failed transaction may involve refund rights, financing and a claim against more than one party. The agreement and payment trail need to be read together. We assess the basis of each proposed request and whether the matters belong in the same process.
A shareholder or payment dispute may include allegations of fraud or misuse of funds. Those allegations need careful review of the facts and applicable legal requirements. A commercial disagreement should not automatically be labelled a crime, and a complaint should not be assumed to recover the money owed.
If your concern crosses several areas, describe the full picture at the start. Our legal consultants in Dubai can assess the requested support and identify where separate work or expertise is required. The scope should explain how the connected questions will be handled.
Some matters need an opinion, a revised agreement or a clear explanation of obligations before further action is taken. A legal advisor in Dubai should understand the intended use of that work. Confirm whether the task includes negotiation, filing or later representation, rather than assume those follow automatically.
Where suitable, a dispute can be explored through proposals and discussions. The terms need a clear purpose and lawful effect. Before signing, understand the obligations, any formal recording required and what happens if a term is not followed. Negotiation does not automatically pause a legal deadline.
The contract, subject matter and current stage help determine the correct forum. A court claim, arbitration and a specialist dispute process are different routes. We assess the relevant documents and proposed task before advising on procedure. The practitioner entitled to act in that forum must be confirmed.
You may live outside the UAE, have a contract with an overseas party or need to use a foreign decision locally. Faris, Ekaterina and their team can assess the UAE questions and identify where advice in another country is needed. International connections should be disclosed before a proposed step is taken.
Tell us where the parties are based and whether a case has already started elsewhere. Location can affect service, jurisdiction and practical arrangements. A remote consultation may be suitable, but formal checks and authority documents can still be required for later action.
Share the complete agreement or foreign order and explain its intended use. Translation, certification, recognition and enforcement are different issues. A document accepted for one purpose should not be assumed sufficient for another. We identify the questions relevant to the proposed UAE work.
Identify where property, money or another asset is located and who owns it according to the records. A local decision should not be assumed automatically enforceable abroad. Advice from a suitably qualified practitioner there may be necessary before the wider plan can be assessed.
When comparing international law firms in Dubai with local law firms in Dubai, focus on the jurisdictions and services actually required. Overseas branding does not establish a right to practise every country’s law. Confirm the UAE provider and how any foreign advice will be arranged.
Discuss a Matter With International ConnectionsYou need advice on a question or decision. Prepare the main concern, a short timeline and the most relevant documents. Confirm who will attend, what will be reviewed and the consultation fee. The discussion may identify further work, but does not automatically appoint the team for every connected task.
Enquire about this optionYou need a contract reviewed, a response prepared or a particular stage handled. Agree the purpose, deliverable and responsibility before work starts. A defined appointment should explain what is included, which documents or authority are needed and whether later negotiation or proceedings are separate.
Enquire about this optionYou want legal support for recurring business questions. We can discuss whether an ongoing arrangement is suitable and what it would cover. Define the types of work, responsible contacts, approval arrangements and exclusions. A continuing appointment should not be assumed to include unlimited disputes or every court stage.
Enquire about this optionAsk for a written explanation of the professional fee and separate expenses. Translation, filing, service and experts may add costs. Compare quotations for the same work and confirm how additional tasks will be authorised. Do not assume a headline price covers all future developments.
If you are comparing Legal Services Dubai providers, ask what you will receive and who is responsible for delivering it. A useful fee discussion connects the price to a specific task. Confirm any responsibility for an approaching date explicitly.
Ask About the Scope and Consultation FeeCheck relevant experience, registration, the person doing the work and the written scope. Ask how advice will be explained and who can appear where needed. Faris and Ekaterina’s profiles help you assess their work, but no best label can guarantee suitability or an outcome for every matter.
Compare services and professional roles against your actual issue. A contract review, urgent hearing and international family dispute require different work. Check fees, responsibility for dates and the provider identity. A ranking or large service list should not replace a review of what your appointment includes.
A public description does not establish the right fit. Ask about the issue, procedure and work needed. The best legal consultants in Dubai search should lead to verifiable information about relevant experience and registration. A promised result is not a substitute for a proper review of your circumstances.
Use the relevant official register and check the provider and practitioner details for the work proposed. Ask the firm to identify who advises and who represents you. A website, directory entry or business name alone does not establish every professional entitlement. Confirm the information before instructing work.
The entitlement to appear must be checked for the particular forum and practitioner. Dubai’s legal consultant registration service expressly distinguishes consultancy from pleading before Dubai Courts. If you need representation, ask who is authorised to appear and whether the appointment covers that work.
Yes. Tell the team which person you wish to consult and the issue involved. Availability and a conflict check need confirmation. Ask who will attend and what material should be reviewed. The later appointment should identify the responsible practitioners rather than assume both will personally perform every task.
Prepare your main question, a short timeline, relevant agreements and any official papers. Include the date a notice or decision was received. Tell the adviser what is missing or disputed. An urgent date should be raised before waiting to assemble a complete file.
A remote consultation may be possible if suitable for the task. Confirm the appointment, identity checks and document channel. A remote meeting does not remove formal requirements for later filing or representation. Explain where you are and which countries are connected to the matter.
Confirm the current meeting address and appointment arrangements with the team before travelling. Ask whether remote advice is suitable for the initial discussion. Do not rely only on a directory listing or map pin. Any office details published on this site should match the actual licensed provider.
Call +971 529341340 to enquire about advice from Faris Raian, Ekaterina Butseva and their team. State the main issue and any important date. Confirm availability, fees and the appointment. An unanswered message or initial enquiry does not mean responsibility for a deadline has been accepted.
No. Advice can explain the legal position, available options and proposed work. A result depends on the facts, evidence, procedure and the relevant decision maker. Starting proceedings requires separate instructions and acceptance of the task. The consultation alone should not be treated as authority to take every action.
Tell us the decision you face, the main parties and any approaching date. We can confirm whether the requested assistance can be considered and explain how to arrange the appropriate consultation.
If you are comparing law firms in Dubai, start with a clear discussion of the work you need. Our team can explain the proposed scope, the people involved and the information required for advice.
Call +971 529341340Keep your first message brief. Share sensitive documents through the channel confirmed by the team. Tell us if a particular contact method or time is unsafe for you.
Your enquiry has been received. The team will review it and contact you about availability and next steps. An appointment and responsibility for a date must be confirmed separately.