Abu Dhabi · 25 Years of Legal Experience

Protecting your interests with precision and experience.

MAK & Partners is an Abu Dhabi law firm serving banks, businesses and individuals with legal advice, litigation and dispute resolution across the UAE.

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أبوظبي · ٢٥ عاماً من الخبرة القانونية

نحمي مصالحكم بكل دقة وخبرة.

مسلم الكثيري وشركاؤه، مكتب محاماة في أبوظبي يقدم للبنوك والشركات والأفراد الاستشارات القانونية وخدمات التقاضي وتسوية المنازعات في دولة الإمارات.

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25+

Years of Legal Experience

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20+

Years in the UAE Market

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13

Practice Areas

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EN / AR

Bilingual Counsel

The Firm

Protecting interests. Defending rights. Supporting business.

Established in Abu Dhabi, MAK & Partners draws on a team background of 25 years in the legal sector and 20 years in the local market. We serve banks and financial institutions, construction and contracting companies, oil and gas businesses, insurers, government entities and private clients.

Our mission is to protect our clients’ interests, defend them and preserve their rights. We combine a clear understanding of each client’s needs with careful legal work and advice in Arabic and English.

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BASED IN ABU DHABI

Experience grounded in UAE law.

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Practice Areas

Comprehensive Legal Services

From business formation and financing to litigation, arbitration and personal matters.

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Corporate Affairs

Legal advice on business formation, corporate structuring and cross-border transactions for entrepreneurs, emerging businesses and multinational companies.

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Commercial Contracts & Claims

Drafting, negotiation and review of commercial agreements, with representation in disputes arising from business relationships.

03

Banking & Finance

We advise and represent local and international banks, financial institutions and their customers on financing arrangements, recovery and financial disputes.

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Real Estate

Practical advice on UAE property transactions, financing, registration and disputes, supported by knowledge of the relevant authorities and procedures.

05

Construction

We assist owners, employers, main contractors and subcontractors with construction claims, contract disputes, conciliation and arbitration under UAE law.

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Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Representation in domestic and international arbitration, alongside mediation and conciliation, with proceedings conducted in Arabic and English.

07

Wills & Inheritance

Advice on inheritance matters and the preparation of wills for Muslims and non-Muslims in the UAE, including expatriates concerned about the application of local inheritance laws.

08

Labour & Employment

Comprehensive advice and representation under UAE labour and employment law, including the interaction with laws in the countries from which employees are recruited.

09

Insurance

Specialist legal advice for insurers and their customers on insurance-sector matters, supported by industry knowledge and experience in contentious claims.

10

Rental Disputes

Advice and representation in disputes arising from tenancy agreements, including court procedures and the enforcement of rental-related claims.

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Police & Criminal Matters

A dedicated team handles police complaints and criminal matters, with follow-up before police departments, public prosecution and the courts.

12

Personal Status & Sharia

Legal advice and case support in personal status matters, drawing on the team’s knowledge of Sharia law and UAE judicial procedures.

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Litigation & Execution

Advocates and legal specialists support matters before courts of all types and levels, from preparing claims and pleadings to hearings and execution procedures.

Our Clients

Serving the organisations and people behind the UAE’s growth.

We advise local and international companies, institutions, corporate groups and individuals across the sectors represented in our practice.

  • Banking & Finance
  • Construction & Contracting
  • Oil & Gas
  • Commercial Enterprises
  • Insurance
  • Hospitality
  • Government
  • Real Estate
  • Corporate Groups
  • Individuals
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Consultation

A legal partner committed to your interests.

Speak with our team about your legal needs, the services your matter requires and the next steps. Further details are available on request.