Dealing with cases such as debt collection in Dubai can be daunting and challenging. Davidson & Co offers Enforcement and Debt Recovery Services practice that provide robust legal solutions to clients facing challenges with debt collection and the enforcement of judgments and awards.
Recognised for our diligence, persistence, and strategic approach as a trusted debt collection law firm, we assist creditors, financial institutions, corporations, and individuals in navigating the complexities of debt recovery in Dubai and enforcing legal rights. Our debt recovery law firm team combines legal expertise with a deep understanding of the financial implications of debt recovery, ensuring that our clients’ interests are protected and maximised throughout the process.
We can help you deal with the following legal matters pertaining to enforcement and debt recovery:
We offer comprehensive services for debt recovery in Dubai, from initial demand letters through negotiation, settlement, and, if necessary, litigation. We strive to achieve efficient and effective recovery outcomes for our clients while upholding compliance with all relevant regulatory and ethical standards. Our practice is guided by Federal Law (UAE Civil Procedure Law) and Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Civil Procedure.
Specializing in the enforcement of domestic and international judgments and arbitral awards, our practice navigates the legal and procedural hurdles to convert judgments into recoverable assets. This includes asset tracing, attachment, and execution against debtor assets. We provide enforcement strategies under Federal Law (UAE Arbitration Law) and assist with recognition of foreign judgments pursuant to treaties such as the New York Convention 1958.
Our services extend to representing creditors in insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings to maximise recoveries from insolvent debtors. We handle filings of claims, negotiations for reorganisation plans, and litigate preference and fraudulent transfer claims. We advise that, under the Federal Decree Law on Bankruptcy (as amended), creditors should protect their rights during liquidation and restructuring.
Recognizing the challenges of international debt enforcement, we offer specialised services for recovering debts across borders. Our team has the expertise and global network to manage cross-jurisdictional legal issues, including navigating foreign legal systems and international enforcement mechanisms. We frequently act in cross-border cases involving DIFC Courts and ADGM Courts, both of which have independent judgment recognition and enforcement regimes aligned with international standards.
We advise creditors on their rights and available legal remedies under state, federal, and international law. Our guidance includes the strategising of lien rights, securing collateral, and utilising provisional remedies to protect creditor interests. This includes applications under precautionary attachment provisions of the UAE Civil Procedure Law and coordination with the Execution Court for asset seizure.
Being a UAE-headquartered debt recovery law firm, our advisory and litigation practices operate under the framework of the following key regulations:
At Davidson & Co., we understand the critical importance of effective debt collection strategies in Dubai for our clients’ financial health and business operations. Our Enforcement and Debt Resolution Legal Services are dedicated to delivering results-driven solutions, leveraging our legal acumen and strategic insights to navigate the complexities of debt recovery and judgment enforcement. Whether you are dealing with domestic or international enforcement matters, our team is recognised as a trusted judgment enforcement law firm in the UAE, equipped to provide the expert guidance and support you need to achieve successful outcomes.
Debt recovery in Dubai is primarily governed by Federal Law (UAE Civil Procedure Law) and Cabinet Resolution. For bankruptcy and insolvency, the Federal Decree Law on Bankruptcy (as amended) applies.
Yes. Foreign judgments can be recognised and enforced under the New York Convention 1958, the UAE Civil Procedure Law, and within DIFC and ADGM Courts, which have their own enforcement regimes aligned with international standards.
It is recommended to engage a debt recovery law firm as soon as payment defaults occur, to handle demand notices, settlement negotiations, and litigation if necessary. Early involvement helps secure assets and protect creditor rights.
A debt collection law firm advises creditors on their rights, drafts enforcement applications, represents them in Execution Courts, and provides strategies for asset attachment and recovery.
Under the Federal Decree Law on Bankruptcy, creditors must file claims during liquidation or restructuring. The law outlines creditor priority and mechanisms to maximise recovery from insolvent debtors.
Creditors can seek precautionary attachment orders under the UAE Civil Procedure Law, pursue claims for fraudulent transfers, and enforce remedies through the Execution Court to secure recovery.
Yes. Arbitral awards can be enforced under the UAE Arbitration Law (Federal Law) and the New York Convention, provided procedural requirements are met.
Davidson & Co combines deep knowledge of debt recovery Dubai laws with expertise in cross-border enforcement, bankruptcy proceedings, and arbitration award enforcement, making it a trusted judgment enforcement law firm in the UAE.
