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Since 2012 Hamdan Al Kaabi, Advocates and Legal Consultancy, or “HK Advocates”, has been successful in establishing its competitive presence in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and Al Ain City. With a team of the best lawyers, HK Advocates has aggressively expanded and diversified its areas of practice to successfully position itself as a rising law firm in the UAE to meet the requirements of every entity, corporate or private entities alike, that desires to undertake professional legal services in UAE, whether in the mainland areas or in free zones.
Mr. Hamdan is a licensed advocate from the UAE Ministry of Justice and is entitled to appear as an advocate before all the courts in UAE. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in law and has been associated with the Ministry of Interior for more than 20 years.
Bar Association: United Arab Emirates
Languages: English & Arabic
Location: Abu Dhabi
Mr. Mohamed is a licensed lawyer in Egypt and has obtained his Master of Law in International Business Law. He has over 19 years of experience in representing clients in alternative dispute resolutions, banking & finance, real estate, and corporate services. In his leadership positions, Mohamed has consistently promoted the benefits of collaboration, innovation, and diversity.
He leads the firm with an inclusive approach and sets an example of dedication and commitment.
He has proficiency in drafting and communication in both, English and Arabic languages.
Dr. Hasan, originally from Jordan, joined HK Advocates & Legal Consultancy where he acts as the Managing Director, leading the management and strategic directions of the firm, as well as controlling and overseeing all business operations, people, and ventures. He Holds his Master’s degree in International Business Law from Sorbonne Paris University and his Ph.D. in International Law from Oxford UK.
Along with this, he’s extensively knowledgeable in advising, bringing under his belt more than two decades of experience in Law, Wealth Management, insurance, and HNW Consultancy. Dr. Hasan is highly praised by his clients and peers. He’s also trusted by the business community both locally and internationally. He is proficient in drafting and communicating in English, Arabic, and French.
Mr. Hani is a licensed lawyer in Egypt with rights of audience up to the Supreme Court of Egypt, with almost 25 years of legal experience, including 16 years in the United Arab Emirates. He has extensive experience in litigation, drafting briefs and court submissions. He has advised local and multi-national companies and financial institutions in litigation proceedings and arbitration meetings. He regularly advises on matters relating to banking, crime, construction, finance, real estate, insurance, international trade, and maritime. Mr. Hany handles litigation and is responsible for the preparation of all statements of case.
Bar Association: Egypt
Languages: English & Arabic.
Alma Mater: Minufiya University (Bachelor of Laws)
Location: Abu Dhabi
Mr. Abdulla is a licensed advocate from the UAE Ministry of Justice and is entitled to appear as an advocate before the Federal Court and the local courts of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Mr. Abdulla holds a Bachelor’s of Law and applied police sciences. He has worked as a police officer for over 30 years and has extensive experience in criminal, commercial, and real estate laws.
Mr. Ahmed has been practicing law in the UAE since 2008. He specializes in several types of litigations including civil, criminal, commercial, and family law. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law and has acquired his Master’s in criminal law.
On a day-to-day basis, he advises our clients on the drafting of legal memorandums and legal contracts, attending expert meetings, and giving verbal and written legal consultations. With a particular interest in banking, corporate, property, insurance, reinsurance, and compensation cases, Mr. Ahmed has successfully concluded many settlements on behalf of our clients. His advice covers pre-litigation and creating strategies to follow to ensure a positive conclusion to a dispute.
Ms. Trushna is a qualified Lawyer from India, with a license to practice as a Company Secretary. She has over 10 years of experience as a Company Law practitioner in India and over 5 years of experience as a legal professional in the UAE. She handles the drafting of agreements and opinions and manages clientele relations from coordinating to regularly updating on legal topics. Ms. Trushna also assists Arabic lawyers in providing consultancy to clients on several legal and litigation matters.
She’s part of HK’s Legal Consultation team, where She’s proficient in drafting and communicating in both, English and Hindi.
Ms. Eman is a bilingual legal counsel (English/Arabic) specialized in Litigation before UAE Courts (Federal, Local, DIFC and ADGM), as well as expertise in Arbitration. With over 14 years of experience as an Advocate and legal consultant in the UAE and Egypt. She is well-versed in Construction, Civil, Real estate, Labour, Commercial and Family Cases.
Ms. Eman holds a Master’s Degree in law and has completed the DIFC Laws Certificate Programme at DIFC Academy. Ms. Eman has also developed her expertise in Arbitration rules of ICC, ADCAC, and DIAC, in addition to UAE Laws (Local, Federal, DIFC and Common).
Mr. Karim is a licensed attorney in Egypt, with over 15 years of experience working as a legal consultant in the UAE, Qatar, and Egypt. He has developed his expertise in litigation in matters related to intellectual property, civil, real estate, and commercial cases.
Mr. Karim is Bilingual, and he’s experienced in drafting, reviewing, and providing legal advice in English and Arabic.
Ms. Alaa is a licensed lawyer in Egypt with a Master’s in international law from Mansoura University. She has over 9 years of experience, in both Egypt and the UAE. Ms. Alaa is experienced in drafting and reviewing all types of legal documentation, memorandums, contracts, agreements, and legal notices in all areas of UAE law. This includes, but isn’t limited to, real estate, labor, family, civil, commercial & criminal cases. She also advises corporate entities on their legal rights and obligations in civil, labor, and insurance cases.
Mr. Mohammed is a licensed lawyer from Egypt, he holds his Bachelor’s degree in law from Tanta University. With 3 years of experience in UAE and Egypt, he’s experienced in handling civil, criminal, and labor cases.
Mr. Mohamed also manages applications, communications, execution, and submissions in Abu Dhabi Courts.
Mr. Mohamed has worked closely with the Judicial Department and has over 15 years of experience working for various law firms in the UAE. He prepares a variety of legal documents under the guidance of lawyers, maintains case files, supervises regular correspondence with clients, and keeps clients updated on case progress.
Mr. Mohamed holds his Bachelor of Islamic Law, from Al Azhar University in Egypt, and he communicates his expertise in English and Arabic.
Ms. Gabrielle holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) in Brazil. Experienced in business banking relationship management in the UAE, she has honed her skills in negotiation, relationship building and customer relationship management (CRM). Currently she oversees business development activities for all legal services in the UAE, supporting local, expatriate, and international clients.
She is fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish, with limited working proficiency in French and German.
Mr. Dennis is a Certified Public Accountant, with almost 18 years of accountancy experience working for various law firms over the years. He currently handles and manages the firm’s HR Department. He is proficient in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures. Also, an Effective communicator and problem-solver with a commitment to compliance and efficiency. He has a proven track record in successfully overseeing all aspects of office operations, and he supervises other departments such as the Admin, Accounts, and Technical Operations.
Mr. Dennis holds his Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Notre Dame University. He speaks both English and Tagalog.
Mr. Praveen is a finance graduate, with a work experience of 15+ years in accounts, finance, logistics, HR, and administration in both the UAE and India. He assists in managing the firm’s accounts and oversees all financial operations. Mr. Praveen holds his Master of Business Administration in Finance, from Bharathiar University. He’s also multilingual, as he speaks English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil.
Mr. Mohammed holds an LLB (English department) and has obtained his Master’s in Administrative Law from Alexandria University. He is a licensed Advocate in Egypt and has over 10 years of legal experience, 5 of which were in the UAE. He’s experienced in all matters related to commercial, civil, real estate, construction, and labor cases.
Mr. Mohammed has proficient experience in litigation, drafting memorandums and court submissions, and providing legal advice in both English and Arabic.
Mr. Kashif has more than 10 years of experience in handling matters related to human resources and other Ministerial compliances in the UAE. Aside from dealing with an array of HR matters, he also works on several other operational tasks.
Mr. Kashif communicates his expertise in multiple languages, including Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, and English.
Mr. Mohamed is a licensed lawyer in Egypt and has years’ worth of experience in Cassation Court, with more than 13 years of which in Dubai.
Mr. Mohamed is well-versed in drafting memorandums, and pleadings concerning cases including labor, civil as well as commercial cases.
Mr. Mostafa is a licensed lawyer in Egypt, he holds his Bachelor’s degree in law from Cairo University. He has been working in the UAE for the past 8 years. He specializes in following up with judicial authorities in Dubai, in the northern Emirates, to ensure fast and efficient execution of judgments.
Mr. Ramy is a licensed lawyer from Egypt who holds his bachelor’s degree in law from Alexandria University, class of 2013. He has over 10 years of experience in providing legal services across Egypt and the UAE. Ramy specialized in several types of litigations including criminal, lease, civil, family, and urgent commercial and civil cases, in addition to all execution procedures.
Mr. Ramy is a knowledgeable legal advisor for clients, as he gives them the appropriate legal opinion on any subject according to the UAE laws. He’s an expert on all legal procedures regarding the UAE law and its new amendments, along with court procedures for both Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Courts. He’s experienced in drafting legal consultations, various legal agreements, memorandums, and legal notices, as well as attending criminal investigations, and expert meetings.
Ms. Sara has 3 years of experience in daily office operations, communication, and appointments. She contributes to a professional work environment and is of support to the legal team. With a Master’s in Accounting and Auditing, she is also regularly assisting the accounting department and ensuring precise financial records.
Mr. Ibrahim has had extensive experience at various law firms over the years. His expertise includes banking and finance, employment, and labor matters.
Mr. Ibrahim’s vast experience is of great addition to the team, where he’s responsible for the management of court proceedings and the drafting of pleadings and submissions.
Mr. Misbah is a licensed lawyer from Sudan with almost 15 years of legal experience in the UAE. He has extensive experience in civil, commercial, and criminal litigation, drafting briefs and court memorandums as well as arbitration.
He has in-depth knowledge of UAE laws and judicial precedents. His experience includes dealing with matters related to construction, real estate, banking, medical liability, and malpractice. Mr. Misbah is bilingual, in Arabic and English, and is proficient in drafting and communicating in both languages.
Mr. Ahmed is a licensed lawyer in Egypt and has obtained his degree, a Bachelor’s of Law from Alexandria University. He has more than 30 years of experience in providing legal services, 15 of which were in the UAE. He’s specialized in Real Estate, Civil, and Commercial Law.
Mr Ibrahim is a qualified lawyer with a Bachelor’s degree in law Al Ain University, Class of 2013. He’s experienced in diverse areas of law including labor, real estate, civil, and criminal law. Currently, Mr. Ibrahim is managing submissions in AI Ain courts.
Mr. Ossama is a licensed Lawyer in Egypt, holding his Bachelor’s Degree in Law. He has over 18 years of experience in providing Legal Services and consultations in Egypt and the UAE. He is responsible for the management of HK’s Legal Operations and has excellent experience in dealing with various types of Cheque cases, Lease Cases, and all Execution procedures.
Ms. Maysam is a Marketing Specialist, who holds her bachelor’s degree in Business Studies specializing in Marketing. She specializes in creating content that targets HK’s audience and has expertise in making strategies. Her skills lie in overseeing social media platforms to enhance our brand presence and engage with our target audience. She has a particular talent for crafting stories that resonate with customers and is dedicated to staying up-to-date with the ever-evolving marketing industry.
Ms. Alaa is a licensed lawyer in Palestine, she holds her Bachelor’s degree in law from Najah National University. She has over 12 years of experience, 7 of which were in the UAE. She’s experienced in diverse areas of law including labor, real estate, civil and criminal law. Ms. Alaa is also experienced in execution cases.
Dr. Stefania is a highly qualified legal expert with multiple degrees, a Ph.D. in International Law, a master’s in criminology, and a Master’s in Law. She specializes in commercial and corporate matters, Alternative Disputes Resolutions, and litigations. Dr. Stefania is an Anti-Money Laundering certified expert who excels in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements, Risk Management, Compliance, and Due Diligence.
She is fluent in English, Italian, and French, and has published articles on Anti-Money laundering, Tax law, and Islamic Criminal Law.
Ms. Alaa holds her Bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Ribat in Sudan. She has also completed the Bar examination conducted by the Association for Regulating the Legal Profession. She has 4 years of professional experience in the UAE and is well-versed in various legal areas, including executions, legal notices, and contract reviews.
Ms. Alaa also has extensive knowledge of the court systems in Ras Al Khaimah, Federal, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, as well as the Public Prosecution system.
Criminal Law in the UAE requires a comprehensive understanding of the law. Our group of experienced lawyers can advise on all procedures and applicable law relating to issues from the police station and securing bail to issues in the criminal court. Our criminal lawyers are highly sophisticated and supportive. We remain at hand until the case is closed and are always ready to assist with any queries.
In case of the unfortunate event that a marriage is not successful, apart from the emotional upset, our lawyers empathise and understand the practical difficulties of separation, such as the impact divorce or separation will have on children, issues relating to custody, housing and finances. In these circumstances, practical legal advice is crucial. Our lawyers advise on issues that are unique to your situation, and give you and your family the care and attention it deserves when working towards tailored legal solutions.
Our legal firm in UAE offers comprehensive services related to banking and finance. We advise on all aspects of domestic and cross-border banking transactions for many different industries. Our expertise lies in matters relating to commercial and trade finance, regulatory and legislative compliance, Islamic finance, fraud matters, conventional capital markets, secured and unsecured assets, investment funds and others.
Construction disputes are resolved by the civil courts and the rules governing construction are contained in the Civil and Commercial Code. Our lawyers are well experienced in applying those rules when advising clients on construction disputes from the initiation of any project to completion, regardless of whether it is related to employers, contractors, engineers or other professionals.
At our law firm in UAE, we know that employment and residency immigration issues can be complicated. We understand that the employment disputes can be stressful both for the employer as well as employee. HK Advocates has achieved several milestones in attaining rights of the deserving employee in accordance with the UAE Labour Law. We have also been supporting employers by reducing their liability to compensate the employee to the best possible extent. We have also been assisting repatriated employees by obtaining a Power of Attorney to represent them before the courts against their respective employers.
Our team of lawyers understand the challenges of the airline industry and are hands on to apply their knowledge to aviation issues such as airline insurance claims, post-accident liability, aircraft ownership, leasing, sale and purchase, charter agreements, delayed or cancelled flights and public liability claims.
We offer a professional and practical approach to resolve matters as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. If your case goes to court, our experienced team will implement a range of strategies to resolve any kind of civil or commercial dispute effectively. We have been successful in obtaining compensations and damages for our clients and thereby, overcoming losses that have resulted from the breach of contracts and/or criminal offenses.
Our lawyers have represented clients in matters related to bankruptcy, insolvency and liquidation. We regularly engage with clients to advise on shareholders agreements, memoranda of association and loan agreements.
Our firm specializes in the registration and protection of various branches of intellectual property rights. Our key areas of specialisation include trademarks, patents, copyrights and trade secrets.
Our team is particularly skilled in handling insurance disputes. Our dedicated lawyers have specialized knowledge and are well versed with industry practices to advise insurance providers and individuals on all legal aspects of the insurance model. HK Advocates have been constantly representing insurance companies before the courts as well as insurance regulatory authorities in the UAE to prove matters relating to fraud, misrepresentation, wrongful reimbursement of claims, manipulation of documents and similar issues.
Our firm has extensive expertise in the field of medical liability. Medical malpractice lawsuits are complicated and require very high legal competence. It is crucial to work with an experienced lawyer to receive maximum compensation for the damages suffered. HK Advocates regularly handles medical malpractice and compensation cases relating to doctors, medical institutions, hospitals, nurses and such other medical practitioners.
Our firm understands the details of the maritime code, maritime disputes as well as related insurance claims. Our lawyers have a wide experience in drafting shipping sale, purchase, insurance and mortgage of vessels contracts. We also advice our clients on legal ways by which ships can be confiscated and seized in seaports until an official legal action is initiated before the UAE courts.
UAE has been one of the most successful greatest regional hubs for real estate investment. We assist our clients in obtaining fair valuation of a property, registration of sale and purchase documents with the Municipality, renting of property, handling of tenancy disputes including recovering of rents, sending of legal notices as well as evicting a tenant from the property legally for breach of tenancy contracts. HK Advocates also assists its clients in obtaining compensations for delay in completion of invested property.
We provide hassle free wills drafting and registration services. We draft your will in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates and allow you to ensure the legal protection of your assets and secure the future of your loved ones. Our lawyers then ensure the will is properly registered with the relevant authorities.