Criminal Law

Our Criminal Law team is a cornerstone of our litigation practice, built on decades of experience, deep-rooted regional understanding, and a results-driven approach that places client protection at the forefront.

Our team of criminal defence lawyers comprises highly experienced local advocates and internationally qualified legal professionals with full rights of audience before all UAE courts, Federal and Local, across all emirates. Whether the matter is sensitive, high-profile, or procedurally complex, our clients are assured of utmost discretion, strategic counsel, and a steadfast commitment to defending their rights.
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Dr. Ahmad Bin Hezeem
Dr. Ahmad Bin Hezeem
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Salman Madkour
Salman Madkour
Senior Associate
Shamma Alkindi
Shamma Alkindi
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Representation in red notice challenges, cross-border investigations, and cooperation with international counsel for extradition disputes.

Cases involving identity theft, hacking, online fraud, defamation via social media, phishing schemes, cryptocurrency scams, and digital data breaches.

Defence and advisory on complex and sensitive cases, including physical abuse, neglect, and online exploitation, handled with confidentiality and utmost care.

Serious criminal charges including physical assault, manslaughter, and premeditated murder, with detailed investigation and forensic review capabilities.

Cases involving commercial fraud, cheque fraud, investment scams, Ponzi schemes, and misrepresentation in civil-criminal overlap cases.

Advisory and representation for companies facing criminal investigation, especially in connection with regulatory violations or employee misconduct.

Defence in high-level investigations concerning improper influence, bribery, or misconduct in public service or business.

Defence in cases of embezzlement, forgery, money laundering, breach of trust, tax evasion, and banking fraud, especially concerning corporate clients and executives.

Legal representation in possession, consumption, trafficking, or smuggling charges involving narcotics or controlled substances, including sentence mitigation and rehabilitation pathways.

Legal defence in allegations involving sexual assault, misconduct, or harassment—especially cases with reputational risk in corporate or public settings.

Matters involving cross-border criminal syndicates, smuggling networks, human trafficking, and complex criminal conspiracies.

Charges arising from traditional media or online platforms, including insult, slander, libel, or invasion of privacy.

Support in criminal cases within family law disputes—handled with both sensitivity and legal precision.

Allegations of illegal entry, overstaying, visa fraud, or import-export violations involving restricted goods or improper declarations.
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