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 Laws in International Business Law. He has over 15 years of experience in representing clients in alternative dispute resolutions, banking & finance and corporate services. In his leadership positions, he 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.
Bar Association: Egypt
Languages: English & Arabic
Location: Abu Dhabi
Dr. Hasan joined HK Advocates & Legal Consultancy as the Managing Director to lead the management and strategic directions of the firm control and oversee all business operations, people, and ventures. Holding a Master’s degree in International Business Law from Sorbonne Paris University & Ph.D. in International Law from Oxford UK. Along with this, He has a wide-ranging experience advising, bringing under his belt more than two decades of experience in Law, Wealth Management, and HNW Consultancy.
He is highly praised by clients and peers and trusted by the business community locally and internationally.
Bar Association: Jordan
Languages: English, French, Arabic.
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 all the courts in UAE. He has worked as a police officer for over 30 years.
Bar Association: United Arab Emirates
Alma Mater: Abu Dhabi Police College (Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Applied Police Sciences)
Languages: English & Arabic
Location: Abu Dhabi
Mr. Ahmed is a licensed lawyer in Egypt and has acquired his Master of Law. He has a vast experience in litigation and in representing individuals and corporations in complex civil & commercial cases and heads all the court submissions and applications on behalf of clients.
Bar Association: Egypt
Languages: English & Arabic.
Alma Mater: Al Mansoura University (Bachelor of Laws)
Location: Abu Dhabi
Ms. Trushna is a qualified lawyer from India and is licensed to practice as a company secretary. She has over 5 years of experience working as a company law practitioner in India. She handles drafting of agreements, opinions, manages clientele, coordinates and provides consultancy services to clients on several legal and litigation matters.
Language: English & Hindi.
Alma Mater: University of Mumbai (Bachelor of Laws)
Location: Abu Dhabi
Ms. Eman is a licensed attorney in Egypt and has over 7 years of experience of working as a legal consultant in Egypt and UAE. She has developed her expertise in pleading and litigation in matters related to construction, labour, rental disputes, civil and commercial cases and is also experienced in drafting, reviewing and providing legal advice in English and Arabic.
Bar Association: Egypt
Languages: English & Arabic
Alma Mater: Alexandria University (Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws)
Location: Abu Dhabi
Mr. Elgebely is a licensed attorney in Egypt and has over 14 years of experience of working as a legal consultant in UAE and Egypt. He has developed his expertise in litigation in matters related to intellectual property, civil and commercial cases and is also experienced in drafting, reviewing and providing legal advice in English and Arabic.
Bar Association: Egypt
Languages: English & Arabic
Alma Mater: Alexandria University (Bachelor of Laws)
Location: Abu Dhabi
Ms. Alaa is a licensed lawyer in Egypt and has over 4 years of experience in Egypt and UAE in handling civil, banking, criminal, labour and insurance cases. She currently liaises on behalf of clients in Abu Dhabi Courts for various legal matters and handles the execution of all court cases, including attending hearings, preparing bundles, briefs and legal submissions.
Bar Association: Egypt
Languages: English & Arabic.
Alma Mater: Al Mansoura University (Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws)
Location: Abu Dhabi
Mohammed Ashraf is a licensed lawyer from Egypt and has 2 years of experience in Egypt. He is experienced in handling civil, criminal and labour cases. He manages applications, communications and submissions in Abu Dhabi Courts.
Bar Association: Egypt
Alma Mater: Tanta University (Bachelor of Laws)
Languages: English & Arabic.
Mr. Abdel Rahman has worked closely with the Judicial Department and has over 8 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 and supervises regular correspondence with clients and keeps clients updated on case progress.
Bar Association: Egypt
Languages: Arabic and English
Alma Mater: Al Azhar University (Bachelor of Islamic Law)
Location: Abu Dhabi
Mr. Hatem is an experienced banker and has almost 20 years of experience in corporate and retail banking in Egypt and in UAE. Currently, he develops business plans, markets and manages the business development team, meets with prospective clients and acts on behalf of the firm in negotiations.
Languages: English & Arabic
Alma Mater: Cairo University (Bachelor of Commerce)
Location: Abu Dhabi
Mr. Dennis is a Certified Public Accountant and has almost 15 years of accountancy experience, working for various law firms over the years. He handles and manages the firm’s accounts and oversees all financial transactions.
Languages: English & Tagalog.
Alma Mater: Notre Dame University (Bachelor of Science in Accountancy)
Location: Abu Dhabi
Mr. Praveen is a finance graduate, with a work experience of 12+ years in accounts, finance, logistics, HR and administration in UAE and India. He assists with the managing of the firm’s accounts and oversees all financial operations.
Languages: English, Hindi, Malayalam & Tamil
Alma Mater: Bharathiar University (Master of Business Administration)
Location: Abu Dhabi
Mr. Badr is a licensed lawyer from Egypt and has over 4 years of experience in Egypt and UAE. He provides assistance in preparation of pleadings and strategies for the case and liaises with UAE courts for applications and submissions.
Bar Association: Egypt
Languages: English & Arabic.
Alma Mater: Alexandria University (Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws)
Location: Abu Dhabi
Mr. Kashif has more than 10 years of experience in handling matters related to human resources and such other Ministerial compliances in UAE, and deals with HR matters along with several other operational tasks that are assigned to him.
Languages: Urdu, Hindi, Arabic & English
Location: Abu Dhabi
Mr. Mohamed is a licensed lawyer in Egypt and has years of experience in Cassation Court, with more than 13 years of experience in Dubai. He is well versed in drafting of memorandums, pleadings in relation to cases including labor, civil as well as commercial cases.
Bar Association: Egypt
Languages: English & Arabic.
Location: Dubai
Ms Alaa is a licensed lawyer in Palestine. She has over 10 years of experience out of which 5 years experience is in U.A.E in diverse areas of law including labour, real estate, civil and criminal law.
Bar Association: Palestinian Bar Association
Languages: English & Arabic.
Alma Mater: Bachelor’s Degree in Law- College of Law, Al Najah, National University.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Mr. Mostafa is a licensed lawyer in Egypt and working in UAE since 6 years. His role includes filling of cases in all the Dubai courts including but not limited to Court of 1st Instance, Court of Appeal, Court of Cassation as well as Execution.
Bar Association:
Languages: English & Arabic.
Location: Dubai
Mr. Ramy is a licensed lawyer from Egypt holding a bachelor degree in law-English department-year 2013. He have over 10 years of experience providing legal services in both Egypt & UAE. He is specialized in all legal procedures under the UAE law and has experience in handling court proceedings relating to criminal, civil, and commercial cases including executions.
Ms. Donna Belle Diaz is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Currently, she is responsible for maintaining and organizing the office and assisting the team in preparing and gathering relevant documents for cases under the instructions of the Legal Consultants.
Languages: English & Tagalog.
Location: Dubai
Mr. Ibrahim Khayatah have and extensive experience at various law firms over the years. His expertise includes banking and finance, employment and labour matters . He brings his vast experience to the team and is 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 UAE. He has extensive experience in civil, commercial as well as 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 relating to construction, real estate, banking, medical liability and malpractice. He has proficiency in drafting and communication in both, English and Arabic languages.
Mr. Ahmed is a licensed lawyer in Egypt and has obtained his degree in Bachelor of Law. He has more than 26 years of experience in providing legal services, out of which 11 years’ experience is in U.A.E. He has specialization in Civil and Commercial Law.
Bar Association: Egypt
Languages: English & Arabic.
Location: Al Ain
Mr. Ibrahim is a qualified lawyer with a Bachelor’s degree in law since 2013. He has experience in diverse areas of law including labour, real estate, civil and criminal law. Currently, he is managing submissions in Al Ain courts.
Bar Association:
Language: Arabic.
Location: Al Ain
Mr. Ossama is a licensed Lawyer from Egypt holding a Bachelor Degree in Law.
He have more than 15 years experience in providing Legal Services in Egypt and UAE. He is responsible for the management of HK Legal Operations and has excellent experience in dealing with execution cases.
Ms. Maysam brings a wealth of experience from almost a decade in the retail industry and uses her expertise in welcoming clients to our Abu Dhabi office. Ms. Maysam is responsible for the daily operations of the Abu Dhabi office and assists the legal team in preparing and organizing files for clients.
Dr Stefania has a PhD in International Law, a master’s in criminology and a master’s in Law. She is also a certified expert in Anti-Money laundering. She handles commercial and corporate matters, Alternative Disputes Resolutions and litigations, drafting, reviewing and negotiation of critical commercial local and international contracts and agreements of any kind. Stefania is proficient in Risk Management and Compliance, Auditing procedures, and Due Diligence. She cooperates with international authorities for rogatory related to criminal matters and manages court cases related to money laundering, fraud, bribery and corruption. She’s the author of publications and articles related to Anti-Money laundering, Tax law, and Islamic Criminal Law.
Bar Association: Italy
Languages: Italian, French, English, Spanish, German
Alma Mater: Bachelor in Bologna University; PhD at CLS, USA; Master in Criminology at La Sapienza University, Rome; Master in Law at Lumsa University, Rome
Location: Abu Dhabi
Ms. Alaa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Ribat, Khartoum-Sudan, and have successfully 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. She has extensive knowledge of encompassing 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.