Property, rental and construction disputes in the UAE

What we cover in the UAE

UAE property work is highly location-specific. We identify the relevant emirate, land department, registration system and dispute forum before advising on acquisitions, disposals, leases, off-plan interests, development arrangements or construction claims.

• Property acquisition and due diligence

  We compare deeds, register extracts, ownership history and encumbrances to identify inconsistencies, missing records and the documents needed for a transfer or correction request.

• Commercial and residential leases

  We review the lease, registration, payment ledger and notices to assess rent arrears, renewal, repairs or eviction and prepare a demand, response or settlement.

• Off-plan and developer disputes

  We review the sale agreement, project registration, payment schedule, completion promises and correspondence to assess delay, cancellation or refund claims and prepare a response or settlement.

• Construction contracts and delay claims

  We examine the contract, drawings, variations, progress records and technical reports to assess responsibility for delay or defects and prepare a documented claim or defence.

• Title, registration and escrow issues

  We compare ownership and project records with the transaction and payment documents, identify registration or escrow concerns and prepare questions, notices or a corrective-action assessment.

• Landlord-tenant proceedings

  We assemble the lease, notices, rent account and case papers into a claim or response, and coordinate agreed proceedings with the licensed partner handling the relevant rental forum.