Expert knowledge and a deep understanding of legal frameworks in the DIFC and ADGM.
The DIFC and ADGM are financial free zones located in the UAE. These free zones have alternative jurisdiction when compared to other onshore locations.
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) are popular among many business investors. Sectors such as finance, banking, and wealth management are often found in these areas.
Both jurisdictions operate under distinct legal frameworks from the UAE’s civil law system and from each other. The ADGM follows English common law, providing a familiar framework for international businesses operating there. The DIFC has developed its own body of case law through independent courts. Its legal framework is based on English common law principles, but developed through DIFC-specific legislation
What is the difference between the DIFC and the ADGM?
While both jurisdictions aim to attract international investment, they do have different legal frameworks. The ADGM focuses more on innovation, fintech and private wealth management, whereas the DIFC focuses on traditional banking and financial services.
Our lawyers are experienced in international arbitration proceedings, including those under the DIFC-LCIA and ADGM Arbitration Centre, offering clients robust dispute resolution mechanisms.
Our DIFC/ADGM litigation support
Hamdan Al Shamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants offers high-quality legal representation in the English-speaking courts of the DIFC and the ADGM. We can tailor our legal services to meet the unique legal frameworks of these financial free zones.
We pride ourselves on our extensive legal expertise regarding common law. Our dedicated team comprises registered barristers and solicitors with in-depth knowledge of all common law principles, ensuring that your litigation case is in safe hands.
We ensure that you are kept informed at every stage of the process through our end-to-end services. We can support you with pre-litigation advice, representation in court proceedings and much more. Our services cover a broad spectrum of commercial disputes.
We remain committed to staying up to date with all relevant legal frameworks and regulations in the DIFC and ADGM, ensuring that our clients benefit from the most current and accurate advice. Innovation is important to us, and we utilize the advanced digital infrastructures of the jurisdictions to ensure efficient case management and streamlined legal processes.
Regardless of the sector your business operates in, we have the knowledge and expertise to support you with DIFC/ADGM litigation.
Why choose us for DIFC/ADGM litigation
- Sector-specific knowledge
- Quality enforcement capabilities
- Multilingual support from our ADGM and DIFC lawyers
- Client-centric approach
- Deep understanding of the DIFC and ADGM
Our services
- Litigation in DIFC and ADGM courts
- Pre-litigation and court representation
- Common law advocacy (solicitor-advocates)
- Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments
- Obtaining interim relief (Worldwide Freezing Orders and Interim Injunctions)
- Sector-specific litigation (finance, tech, real estate, construction, employment, intellectual property)
- Use of court e-platforms for efficient filing
- Support with DIFC wills in Dubai
