Motei & Associates

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Born in Dubai in 2002, Motei & Associates has established itself as one the leading boutique law firms in Dubai, UAE. We offer legal solutions and advice to private and corporate clients of either local or international origin.

Our culture and values are at the core of who we are and what make us a unique firm to work with. We make a difference by being approachable, straightforward, responsive and supportive. We deeply value the relationships we build with our clients, and we know that they value our warm, friendly human approach.

21 years
experience

600
cases

97%
success

over 10
countries

40
pro bono

95
in favour

13
growth

Global Clients

BAHRAIN

BULGARIA

DENMARK

EGYPT

IRELAND

JORDAN

KSA

LEBANON

PHILIPPINES

RUSSIA

SOUTH KOREA

TURKEY

UAE

UK

USA

Practices

We offer legal solutions and advice to private and corporate clients of either local or international origin based in Dubai/UAE or with business interests in the country. We assist in diverse legal practice areas such as Business Setup & Corporate Advisory, Commercial Transactions, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration, Employment, Family & DIFC wills and Real Estate.

We are a strong and driven team of lawyers with more than 20 years of on-ground legal expertise and a proven track record for success. We guarantee honest, simple and concise advice with no wasted time or money.

We work in English, Arabic and French with equal proficiency.

BUSINESS & CORPORATE ADVISORY

Whether You Are An Ambitious Start-Up, An Individual Entrepreneur, Or A Foreign Corporation Establishing A Presence In The UAE, Clear Advice Will Ensure That You Are Making The Right Decision.

COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS

We Focus On A Wide Range Of Day-To-Day Commercial Matters. In Today’s Business Environment, Commercial Transactions Require Comprehensive, Practical And Effective Legal Solutions.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION & ARBITRATION

Whether You Are Running A Private Business, Managing A Company, An Investor Or An Individual Seeking Justice, Litigation And Business Disputes Are Often Stressful And Time-Consuming.

EMPLOYMENT

Employment Legislation Has Seen ‘Unprecedently’ Massive Changes To Address The Challenges Caused By Lockdowns And The Global Pandemic. In-Depth Expertise Is Indeed Essential.

FAMILY & DIFC WILLS

In A Country Of Diverse Legal Systems Where More Than 80 Per Cent Of Its Population Originates From Around The World, Conscious Advice On Family Matters Is Absolutely Essential For Expatriates Relocating To The UAE.

REAL ESTATE

Dubai Continues To Attract. Whether You Are Buying Or Selling A Property, Real Estate Transactions Not Only Present Significant Financial Exposure, But Also An Excellent Opportunity.

What clients say...

Haidee

2023-03-09

Respond promptly, provided proper information to our inquiry and a very good service.

Shabbir N

2023-03-09

Required a document certified, they were very helpful. Scheduled an appointment with them, very friendly staff and had the document certified quickly too. Would definitely use again!

Sanjay Hegde

2023-02-06

Ashraf is a good listener and gives sound advice. I had called him to get his feedback on a potential investor from Dubai and Ashraf gave me good suggestions on how to identify the genuine investors. I also plan to have him represent our company in Dubai so we have a legal advisor and representative in Dubai.

obaid basit

2023-02-01

It was an honor and a privilege to work with Mr. Ashraf and the team at Motei & Associates. They are great lawyers and good people. Rest assured you will be in safe hands!

Ali Abood

2022-12-30

Had a 30 minutes consultation with Ashraf, he was very professional and well spoken in Arabic & English. His knowledge exceeds most lawyers I have spoken to about the same issues and he was able to answer all my questions in a way that I understood. Highly recommended!

Rajesh Rangnani

2022-12-01

There is always a hesitation or confusion in an individual’s mind while appointing a law firm for a legal matter but with our very first online meeting with Mr. Ashraf El Motei, he made us clearly understand all the aspects of our case & the possible outcomes that our case could have. Truly their clarity & understanding of the legal matters & their knowledge of the local laws immediately gave us the confidence to entrust them with our case with a greater hope of a positive outcome. I can now look back in time & smile that it was the right choice to appoint Motei & Associates because Mr. Ashraf El Motei & Mr. Remon Thabet handled our case so perfectly well that we now have the judgment in our favor. Truly yourselves & your team works so professionally well and we are thankful to all of you for the same. I will highly recommend M&A to anyone seeking legal help, not only for your legal professionalism but also for your friendliest manner of interacting with their clients. Best Regards, Rajesh Rangnani

Roshan Coutinho

2022-11-24

One of the best law firms in Dubai. The firm deals in all aspects of law. The panel of advocates are highly knowledgeable and professional. I've had a wonderful experience with them. Perhaps the thing that impressed me most was my interaction with the founder of Motei & Associates, Mr. Ashraf El Motei. He was straight forward in his legal advice and nothing was "sugar coated". He told me what to expect each step of the way and what the options were and what the risks were. There were no empty promises made just to keep the client happy which I know sometimes occurs when seeking counsel. This is a rare quality in a legal firm and I highly recommended them.

Sharadh Deshpande

2022-10-24

Excellent service, I signed up for consulting and Consultant was very calm and patient. Highly recommended!

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