Practice

Criminal Defence & Investigations

Criminal matters in the UAE require more than legal precision — they require an understanding of how the system works: police, prosecution, courts. We advise businesses and individuals on charges, investigations and situations where legal risk intersects with reputation and personal freedom.

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Why clients trust us
1
We step in immediately
On criminal matters — engagement within one hour. The partner is available directly, without assistants or delays.
2
Our own interpreter from day one
We provide our own interpreter — someone we know and trust. You know who will be with you from the start.
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Understanding the system from within
Our partners understand how the UAE legal machine operates — not from textbooks, but from years of working inside it. This directly affects the outcome of your matter.
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Transparent terms and a guarantee
No hidden fees. For certain categories of matters, we provide a fee refund if the result is not achieved.
Overview

When a legal matter touches both freedom and reputation.

Criminal proceedings in the UAE are not only a legal process. They carry pressure on the business, travel restrictions, reputational consequences. Our role is to build a comprehensive defence — from the first contact with law enforcement through to the conclusion of the matter.

Dr. Mohamed AlMur
Dr. Mohamed Abdalla Almur
Managing Partner
Why this matters in the UAE

In the UAE, the line between a commercial dispute and a criminal matter is thin. A police complaint, travel ban or asset freeze can follow a corporate conflict faster than a standard legal response can be organised. Effective defence here is built on understanding how the system works — not only from a legal standpoint, but from an institutional one.

What we advise on
1Defence in economic crime and business-related offences
2Allegations of breach of trust, misappropriation and exceeding of authority
3Cybercrime allegations and unauthorised access to data
4Support in internal investigations and early legal risk assessment
5Building a defence position at every stage — police, prosecution, court
6Criminal exposure in shareholder and partner conflicts
7Protection of executives and management in sensitive corporate situations
8Urgent consultations on arrest, travel ban and parallel proceedings
Typical matters
1A corporate dispute escalates into criminal complaints against management or shareholders
2An executive or employee faces allegations of fraud, breach of trust or unauthorised access
3A business owner needs advice before first contact with law enforcement or regulators
4A commercial conflict has acquired a criminal dimension affecting the negotiating position of the parties
Our approach

Considered Strategy. Disciplined Execution.

Egor Chernyshev
Egor Chernyshev
Partner
1Engage at the earliest stage — before the situation acquires a procedural character
2Distinguish the legal position, the evidence and the business context — work with facts, not with emotion
3Build a unified strategy that accounts for parallel civil, shareholder or employment proceedings
4Protect the client's position through measured communication and direct senior-lawyer involvement at every stage
Related practices

Connected areas of expertise

High-stakes matters rarely sit inside a single legal box. The strongest strategy usually comes from seeing the whole conflict map.

Confidential consultation

A criminal matter in the UAE requires timely attention.

Reach out directly to a senior lawyer. All enquiries are handled with strict confidentiality.