LEGAL SERVICES

The Department was established to provide specialized legal services that are practical and value added to cater to the various legal needs of the business community.

 

Our services comprise resolving commercial disputes amicably through Mediation which is one of the most effective alternate dispute resolution mechanisms provided that both or one of the disputants is a member of the Dubai Chamber. The Mediation service is quick, confidential, and cost effective. It is an excellent opportunity for preserving business relations and gives parties maximum control over the Mediation process and outcome.

 

The department also provides Debt Collection Service to assist companies in recovering their bad debts. The service is offered in partnership with COFACE a leading credit service provider with over 60 years of experience in account receivables and direct presence in 65 countries worldwide.
 

In addition, the Legal Services provides free legal information related to commercial laws and regulations and organizes legal seminars and workshops on regular basis to spread awareness amongst the business community on different legal topics.

 

Please click here to download the Mediation Request Form

 

Below, please find a list of Frequently Asked Questions: 

 

What is Mediation?

 

An informal voluntary process intended to resolve disputes amicably by the intervention of a third party who has no decision making authority called (The Mediator)

 

Why Mediation?

 

	Informal
	Confidential
	Quick
	Cost effective
	Opportunity to maintain relationships

 

What is the role of the Mediator?

 

The Mediator is impartial, assists the parties in defining the issues in dispute, facilitates communication between the parties and assists them in reaching resolution in an amicable manner.

 

Which disputes are suitable for Mediation?

 

The Legal Services Department mediates in disputes provided that:

 

	The dispute is commercial
	At least one of the disputed parties is a Dubai Chamber member
	The dispute does not fall under any other authorities’ jurisdiction
	The complaint should be against an establishment or company
	The dispute is not going through any Litigation or Arbitration process

 

What is the checklist for documents? 

 

 Copy of:

	Contract
	Invoices
	Performa Invoice
	Delivery Note
	Purchase order
	Bill of Lading
	Statement
	Letter of Credits
	Correspondences

Any other supporting document (depending on case)