Legal Associate

• Oct 2022 - Present

Assisting the firm in representing the owners of hotel apartment units in pursuing a claim against the Developer for breach of Sale and Purchase Agreement through DIAC administered arbitrations; Assisting the firm in representing a Main Contractor in pursuing claims against Developers before the Courts of Dubai for illegal suspension and termination of Agreement, default in payment and compensation; Assisting the firm in representing Subcontractors against Main Contractors for claiming outstanding payment through Ad-hoc Arbitrations & Courts of Dubai; Reviewed the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Plant Design & Build, 1999 Edition and drafted Particular Conditions of Contract; Assisted the firm in acting on behalf of a Subcontractor in amicably settling claims against a renowned Airconditioning and Refrigeration manufacturer; Assisting the firm in representing a reputed developer before the Courts of Sharjah and defending claims of a Subcontractor for breach of a FIDIC Subcontract; Assisted the firm in successfully defending a Main Contractor before the Courts of Dubai in an expert appointment case for the determination of quantum of damages; Assisted the firm in advising a UAE based Main Contractor regarding the possible consequences of breach of a FIDIC Contract for design and construction of a facility governed by English laws and the breach of UAE laws; and Currently assisting the firm in representing a UAE based entity in a DIAC administered arbitration and pursuing a claim for outstanding amount as incentives and damages for unlawful suspension. Show less

Legal Consultant

• Mar 2021 - Oct 2022

Drafted & Reviewed various Commercial Agreements; Drafted Employment Contracts in accordance with Federal Law No. 33 of 2021; Drafted Employment Contract in accordance with the DIFC Employment Law; Drafted Addendums to Employment Contracts; Drafted Settlement Agreements for the purpose of settling disputes regarding payment of outstanding money; Drafted Agreement for supplying Aradur & Araldite; Drafting Legal Notices and Reply Notices; Researched laws and prepared answers for queries that were posed by lay-men through Gulf News; Drafted legal opinion for a Belarusian entity which intends to carry out business in crypto-currency without having a legal presence in U.A.E.; Represented the joint owners as claimants in a DIAC administered arbitration for the purpose of claiming penalty fees for delay in completing the construction of a residential apartment; Represented and defended the Sellers of a reputed school in KSA through a DIFC-LCIA administered arbitration as Respondents before a three-member Arbitral Tribunal; Instructed a Queen’s Counsel for the purpose of enabling him to represent the Sellers before the Arbitral Tribunal during the trial; Instructed an English barrister for the purpose of enabling him to represent a Dubai based construction company which was arrayed as a Defendant in a claim before the DIFC Courts; Represented and assisted a personal guarantor in defending himself in a claim against the borrower and the guarantors before the DIFC Courts; Representing a French based Contracting Company in a DIAC seated arbitration against an unincorporated Joint Venture for the purpose of recovering the outstanding money; and Assisted a Fujairah company in preparing the Statement of Defense against a claim filed before the Small Claims Tribunal of the DIFC Courts. Show less

Junior Lawyer

• Jul 2019 - Oct 2020

Assisted the office in defending the accused in criminal cases; Filed bail applications on behalf of people accused in serious criminal cases; Researched and analyzed appropriate Laws and Case-Laws for various purposes; Filed insolvency petition before Civil Court against partnership firm; Presented cases and appeals to Courts for admission; Settled motor-accident claim in favor of claimant via pre-settlement talks; Drafted and filed criminal complaints against bouncing of checks; Drafted agreements for sale for construction company for purchase of properties; Co-ordinated meetings with clients for drafting and filing affidavits in civil, labor and motor-accident matters; Drafted and filed affidavits on behalf of parties in civil, labour and motor-accident matters; Handled Employees' Compensation, Gratuity, and Minimum Wages matters; Instituted suit for securing a prohibitory injunction against a real estate company; Instituted suit on behalf of real estate company for recovering arrears of rent; Handled arbitration and execution proceedings of arbitral awards; Appointed by Civil Courts for local investigation in local matters; Defended real-estate company in consumer matters; Conducted legal scrutiny on properties intended to be mortgaged by individuals; and Secured bail for persons accused in serious criminal cases Show less

Junior Lawyer

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2019

Assisted the office in conducting a prosecution of a murder case; Filed bail applications on behalf of people accused in serious criminal cases; Secured bail for persons accused in serious criminal cases; Filed application for exemption from appearance during trial in criminal cases; Handled civil appeals, consumer claims, execution of decrees and suits; Handled motor accident claims; Presented appeals before Courts for admission; Drafted and filed criminal complaints against bouncing of checks; Appointed by Civil Courts for local investigation in civil matters; Defended real-estate company before various Consumer Redressal Forums; Conducted meetings with clients for drafting an MOU for creating a Joint Venture; Drafted an MOU for creating a Joint Venture for engaging in the business of selling a unique medical treatment method; and Drafted MOU for selling property owned by Educational Trust. Show less

Junior Associate

• Jun 2014 - Sep 2015

Drafted Research Memos on various topics pertaining to U.S. Law; Researched and prepared Fifty States' survey chart for corporations (FCA US LLC) and law firms; and Preparation of answers to complaints filed against FCA US LLC claiming damages. Drafted Research Memos on various topics pertaining to U.S. Law; Researched and prepared Fifty States' survey chart for corporations (FCA US LLC) and law firms; and Preparation of answers to complaints filed against FCA US LLC claiming damages.

Law Student

• Sep 2007 - Jun 2014