one of the longest established legal practices in Dubai

Welcome to James Berry & Associates

We are here to help you on your legal journey. You can find most of the information you need to determine if we’re the right fit for you or your company on this website. However, we’re also available for further discussion either in person or by phone, and we’d be more than happy to explore working together.

Our Expertise

Drawing on our years of experience and highly trained lawyers

We provide legal advice for your business, through our Corporate & Commercial department, and for you personally through our Private Client department. Our lawyers’ qualifications and professional licensing and registrations are as solicitors, barristers and advocates in their home countries which enable them to be licensed as legal consultants/advocates in certain jurisdictions with the UAE.

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Leading Legal Consultants in Dubai & The UAE

Welcome to James Berry & Associates, one of the longest established legal practices in Dubai.

James Berry & Associates is a full-service law firm for all your legal needs. Whether it’s establishing legal status, setting up a business, advising on corporate transactions, resolving disputes, concluding employment arrangements, or personal affairs – you can rely on us.

Our approach is built on honesty. We recognise that what matters to you is the outcome so from the start, rest assured we will be completely transparent, managing realistic expectations in pursuit of the best result.

Please call us on 04-3317552 or email us at enquiries@jamesberrylaw.ae for your legal matters and our legal consultant will reach out to you.

Our Services

Capability Overview

With our extensive experience and a team of highly skilled lawyers, we offer clear and practical advice on all your legal matters.

Whether you require guidance for your business through our Corporate and Commercial department, advice on resolving disputes, or for personal matters via our Private Client department, we’re dedicated to making legal support friendly and accessible to you.

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Our Values

Being one of the longest-established law firms in Dubai, we’ve built our reputation on values that truly set us apart – integrity, discretion, and professional excellence.

What makes us unique is our unwavering commitment to understanding our clients’ perspectives from the very beginning until the successful conclusion of their legal journey. We cherish the opportunity to listen, ensuring that your experience with us is not just legally sound but also personally rewarding.

In a city like Dubai, where progress is constant, we aim to stay at the forefront of legal expertise. Whether you’re starting a new project or facing legal challenges, we are dedicated to providing you with the best of both worlds – local knowledge and international expertise at the highest level.

At James Berry and Associates, we’re not just your legal advisors; we’re your partners in success. Trust us to navigate the legal landscape, and let’s embark on this journey together with confidence.

Testimonials

What our clients say about us

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Thank you for handling our case over those crazy few months. I think you managed us and the process thoroughly during a very stressful time and managed to deliver a positive and clean result….. I hope (please take this as a positive) we don’t require your services anytime soon, but will be recommending you to anyone who may require similar legal services.

Property Client

I was extremely impressed by JBA’s productive and efficient work ethic.

Property Client, Investor, London

Expert in Employment law

When do you need an expert in Employment law? Before you realize it and before you start dealing with a situation yourself! We were delighted to work with Helena on a number of specific sensitive employment contractual issues. She was very professional, knowledgeable and efficient. Her solutions for the Company were precise, complete and economic. I would have no hesitation in referring her to other Companies or individuals who need advice or representation.

Richard Smyth, MD Tea Trading International, DMCC

Employment Law Seminars

The annual employment law seminars provided by JBA have also been some of the most informative and helpful seminars we have attended.

Employment Law Client, Abu Dhabi

Legal Issues in Employment Law

JBA recently assisted me with an employment issue I had with my ex-employer and achieved a totally satisfactory result. The staff at JBA are extremely professional, courteous and knowledgeable and I would definitely recommend them to anyone and will not hesitate to call upon their services again in the future.

Employment Law Client, Abu Dhabi

With very little context, we were provided with helpful and clear guidance. We will certainly be using James Berry & Associates again in the future.

Employment Law Client, London

No one looks forward to being involved in any law suits, but having the right legal team that will look out for our company’s best interest is exactly what we need; the team at JBA completely fulfills this essential need.

Employment Law Client

Over the years I found JBA to be a trusted and reliable partner in all my corporate affairs. This included the sale of a company to CHS Electronics Inc, a joint Venture with Brightstar Inc, the disposal of Aptec Mobile, the sale of shares to DIFC Investments and it’s subsequent purchase, the sale of Aptec Holdings to Ingram Micro Inc, a Fortune 100 company and the sale of Arabian Applied Technology to Ingram Micro.

Ali Baghadadi, APTEC (An Ingram Micro Company)

Thank you for helping me out with this important matter and I could not be anything else than pleased with the result.

AD - A Prenuptial Client

Hi James, Deepa, and Aqsa,

Congratulations on your growth and the consistently high service levels you have maintained over the 10 years we have worked together.

Your team’s guidance in navigating the local UAE business conditions and differences against our existing countries of operation has been invaluable.  As we both have grown James Berry and Associates continues to feel like an extension of us, rather than an outsourced resource.

Deepa and Aqsa are awesome.

Thanks for your recent assistance.

Keith Mitchell

Having been in the region since 1980 you learn to appreciate the importance having a good support structure to keep both you and your business up to date with all legal requirements and regulations attached to everyday life In 2003 I partnered with James Berry Associates in the set up of a branch of an Australian hotel apartments group who successfully opened a property in JLT Dubai. The assistance and support through all legal and banking issues were dealt with efficiently by JB and his professional staff. On a personal basis I have used JB for company formation which is up and running as well as domestic matters I would not hesitate to recommend JB associates as they have a team of professionals for all legal activities under one roof.

David R. L. Smith, Venida Management Consultants Dubai

Fantastic level of service, very presonalised. Absolutely, we still use your services and we recommend JBL to any client which requires a Solicitor.

Litigation Client

Thank you once again for your swift action on this matter and for keeping within the agreed time frames. It is good to know that your firm handles a variety of matters, so I am confident our paths shall cross again.

Property Client

Thank you for handling our case over those crazy few months. I think you managed us and the process thoroughly during a very stressful time and managed to deliver a positive and clean result….. I hope (please take this as a positive) we don’t require your services anytime soon, but will be recommending you to anyone who may require similar legal services.

Property Client

I was extremely impressed by JBA’s productive and efficient work ethic.

Property Client, Investor, London

Expert in Employment law

When do you need an expert in Employment law? Before you realize it and before you start dealing with a situation yourself! We were delighted to work with Helena on a number of specific sensitive employment contractual issues. She was very professional, knowledgeable and efficient. Her solutions for the Company were precise, complete and economic. I would have no hesitation in referring her to other Companies or individuals who need advice or representation.

Richard Smyth, MD Tea Trading International, DMCC

Employment Law Seminars

The annual employment law seminars provided by JBA have also been some of the most informative and helpful seminars we have attended.

Employment Law Client, Abu Dhabi

Legal Issues in Employment Law

JBA recently assisted me with an employment issue I had with my ex-employer and achieved a totally satisfactory result. The staff at JBA are extremely professional, courteous and knowledgeable and I would definitely recommend them to anyone and will not hesitate to call upon their services again in the future.

Employment Law Client, Abu Dhabi

With very little context, we were provided with helpful and clear guidance. We will certainly be using James Berry & Associates again in the future.

Employment Law Client, London

No one looks forward to being involved in any law suits, but having the right legal team that will look out for our company’s best interest is exactly what we need; the team at JBA completely fulfills this essential need.

Employment Law Client

Over the years I found JBA to be a trusted and reliable partner in all my corporate affairs. This included the sale of a company to CHS Electronics Inc, a joint Venture with Brightstar Inc, the disposal of Aptec Mobile, the sale of shares to DIFC Investments and it’s subsequent purchase, the sale of Aptec Holdings to Ingram Micro Inc, a Fortune 100 company and the sale of Arabian Applied Technology to Ingram Micro.

Ali Baghadadi, APTEC (An Ingram Micro Company)

Thank you for helping me out with this important matter and I could not be anything else than pleased with the result.

AD - A Prenuptial Client

Hi James, Deepa, and Aqsa,

Congratulations on your growth and the consistently high service levels you have maintained over the 10 years we have worked together.

Your team’s guidance in navigating the local UAE business conditions and differences against our existing countries of operation has been invaluable.  As we both have grown James Berry and Associates continues to feel like an extension of us, rather than an outsourced resource.

Deepa and Aqsa are awesome.

Thanks for your recent assistance.

Keith Mitchell

Having been in the region since 1980 you learn to appreciate the importance having a good support structure to keep both you and your business up to date with all legal requirements and regulations attached to everyday life In 2003 I partnered with James Berry Associates in the set up of a branch of an Australian hotel apartments group who successfully opened a property in JLT Dubai. The assistance and support through all legal and banking issues were dealt with efficiently by JB and his professional staff. On a personal basis I have used JB for company formation which is up and running as well as domestic matters I would not hesitate to recommend JB associates as they have a team of professionals for all legal activities under one roof.

David R. L. Smith, Venida Management Consultants Dubai

Fantastic level of service, very presonalised. Absolutely, we still use your services and we recommend JBL to any client which requires a Solicitor.

Litigation Client

Thank you once again for your swift action on this matter and for keeping within the agreed time frames. It is good to know that your firm handles a variety of matters, so I am confident our paths shall cross again.

Property Client

Thank you for handling our case over those crazy few months. I think you managed us and the process thoroughly during a very stressful time and managed to deliver a positive and clean result….. I hope (please take this as a positive) we don’t require your services anytime soon, but will be recommending you to anyone who may require similar legal services.

Property Client

I was extremely impressed by JBA’s productive and efficient work ethic.

Property Client, Investor, London

Expert in Employment law

When do you need an expert in Employment law? Before you realize it and before you start dealing with a situation yourself! We were delighted to work with Helena on a number of specific sensitive employment contractual issues. She was very professional, knowledgeable and efficient. Her solutions for the Company were precise, complete and economic. I would have no hesitation in referring her to other Companies or individuals who need advice or representation.

Richard Smyth, MD Tea Trading International, DMCC

Employment Law Seminars

The annual employment law seminars provided by JBA have also been some of the most informative and helpful seminars we have attended.

Employment Law Client, Abu Dhabi

Legal Issues in Employment Law

JBA recently assisted me with an employment issue I had with my ex-employer and achieved a totally satisfactory result. The staff at JBA are extremely professional, courteous and knowledgeable and I would definitely recommend them to anyone and will not hesitate to call upon their services again in the future.

Employment Law Client, Abu Dhabi

With very little context, we were provided with helpful and clear guidance. We will certainly be using James Berry & Associates again in the future.

Employment Law Client, London

No one looks forward to being involved in any law suits, but having the right legal team that will look out for our company’s best interest is exactly what we need; the team at JBA completely fulfills this essential need.

Employment Law Client

Over the years I found JBA to be a trusted and reliable partner in all my corporate affairs. This included the sale of a company to CHS Electronics Inc, a joint Venture with Brightstar Inc, the disposal of Aptec Mobile, the sale of shares to DIFC Investments and it’s subsequent purchase, the sale of Aptec Holdings to Ingram Micro Inc, a Fortune 100 company and the sale of Arabian Applied Technology to Ingram Micro.

Ali Baghadadi, APTEC (An Ingram Micro Company)

Thank you for helping me out with this important matter and I could not be anything else than pleased with the result.

AD - A Prenuptial Client

Hi James, Deepa, and Aqsa,

Congratulations on your growth and the consistently high service levels you have maintained over the 10 years we have worked together.

Your team’s guidance in navigating the local UAE business conditions and differences against our existing countries of operation has been invaluable.  As we both have grown James Berry and Associates continues to feel like an extension of us, rather than an outsourced resource.

Deepa and Aqsa are awesome.

Thanks for your recent assistance.

Keith Mitchell

Having been in the region since 1980 you learn to appreciate the importance having a good support structure to keep both you and your business up to date with all legal requirements and regulations attached to everyday life In 2003 I partnered with James Berry Associates in the set up of a branch of an Australian hotel apartments group who successfully opened a property in JLT Dubai. The assistance and support through all legal and banking issues were dealt with efficiently by JB and his professional staff. On a personal basis I have used JB for company formation which is up and running as well as domestic matters I would not hesitate to recommend JB associates as they have a team of professionals for all legal activities under one roof.

David R. L. Smith, Venida Management Consultants Dubai

Fantastic level of service, very presonalised. Absolutely, we still use your services and we recommend JBL to any client which requires a Solicitor.

Litigation Client

Thank you once again for your swift action on this matter and for keeping within the agreed time frames. It is good to know that your firm handles a variety of matters, so I am confident our paths shall cross again.

Property Client

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