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Private Client | Corporate&Commercial | Est. 1989

JAMES BERRY & ASSOCIATES LEGAL CONSULTANTS

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

Free Fortnightly Family Law Clinic

SPACES ARE LIMITED! SO HURRY!

We have pleasure in informing you of our continuing free Matrimonial clinic which will take place at our office fortnightly, on a Sunday morning. If you or anyone you know is experiencing family issues and require advice on your rights and entitlements, please book your appointment early to reserve your space or please contact us at family@jamesberrylaw.ae or call us on 04-3317552.

ABOUT US

James Berry & Associates offers an overall solution for the full range of clients’ legal needs, from entry into the country and establishing legal status, to setting up a business, advising on corporate transactions, or concluding employment arrangements, right through to assisting individuals in their times of need whether it be in their personal relationships.

Our consultants are legal professionals with qualifications obtained from various international jurisdictions. Their training and experience enables them to provide a high standard of advice and legal expertise in every case.

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Our Expertise

Legal Compliance

Legal Compliance
Company Incorporation in UAE

Company Incorporation in UAE
Wills, Estates & Succession Planning

Wills, Estates & Succession Planning
Family Law

Family Law
Commercial

Commercial
Real Estate

Real Estate
Employment & Labour Law

Employment & Labour Law
UK Immigration

UK Immigration
Debt Recovery

Debt Recovery
Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & Acquisitions
Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
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CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL

PRIVATE CLIENT

LITIGATION & ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Employment

our team

James B. Berry

James B. Berry

Managing Partner|Barrister-at-Law
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Dee Popat

Dee Popat

Head of Family Law Department
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Deepa Suresh

Deepa Suresh

Senior Legal Consultant
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Helena Lousada

Helena Lousada

Legal Consultant |Employment Department
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Nichola Reece-Burton

Nichola Reece-Burton

Partner
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Tasleem Sayani

Tasleem Sayani

Partner
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Vasumathy Subhash

Vasumathy Subhash

Senior Legal Consultant
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Mission Statement

  • Attention to detail​.      Experienced.    Responsive.

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Articles

New UAE visa system - Long-term UAE residency visas for expatriates in five new job categories
09 May
New UAE visa system - Long-term UAE residency visas for expatriates in five new job categories
Tier 1 Start-Up Visa and Innovator Visa
20 May
Tier 1 Start-Up Visa and Innovator Visa
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT HOLDING AN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
22 May
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT HOLDING AN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Summer Wills Update
16 Jun
Summer Wills Update
A Single Licence to do Business in All Free Zones (UAE)
19 Jun
A Single Licence to do Business in All Free Zones (UAE)
Why opt for Arbitration in UAE?
26 Jun
Why opt for Arbitration in UAE?
Overview of Family Law and Children Issues in UAE
08 Apr
Overview of Family Law and Children Issues in UAE
Five points to remember about the landlord and tenant relationship
18 Apr
Five points to remember about the landlord and tenant relationship
WHAT TO DO IF AN INVESTMENT DISAPPEARS
30 Apr
WHAT TO DO IF AN INVESTMENT DISAPPEARS
Do you need to register your marriage in UAE ?
05 May
Do you need to register your marriage in UAE ?
KYC – Do you Know Your Client?
21 Jun
KYC – Do you Know Your Client?
Employer successfully claims back advance commission and other employment law updates
10 Jul
Employer successfully claims back advance commission and other employment law updates
Adoption guide for British Expats in Dubai
19 Jul
Adoption guide for British Expats in Dubai
Child Custody Law in the UAE
14 Sep
Child Custody Law in the UAE
Post Nuptial Agreements
30 Jun
Post Nuptial Agreements
New DIFC Employment Law – The Changes – Part 1
08 Jul
New DIFC Employment Law – The Changes – Part 1
UK Visit Visa
14 Jul
UK Visit Visa
13 Business Sectors in UAE now eligible for 100% Foreign Ownership
18 Jul
13 Business Sectors in UAE now eligible for 100% Foreign Ownership
Medical Malpractice
28 Jul
Medical Malpractice
Destination Wedding- UAE
08 Aug
Destination Wedding- UAE
FIVE COMMON MISTAKES MADE WHEN SETTING UP A BUSINESS IN DUBAI
14 Aug
FIVE COMMON MISTAKES MADE WHEN SETTING UP A BUSINESS IN DUBAI
Top 3 tips for businesses when drafting T&Cs and-or other contracts in Dubai, UAE
01 Sep
Top 3 tips for businesses when drafting T&Cs and-or other contracts in Dubai, UAE
New DIFC Employment Law – The Changes – Part 2
10 Sep
New DIFC Employment Law – The Changes – Part 2
UK Immigration – Student Visa
17 Sep
UK Immigration – Student Visa
Why your U.A.E. business needs written contracts
08 Oct
Why your U.A.E. business needs written contracts
New DIFC Employment Law – The Changes – Part 3 (Final)
13 Oct
New DIFC Employment Law – The Changes – Part 3 (Final)
Muslim marriages and rights for women whose husbands have multiple wives.
22 Oct
Muslim marriages and rights for women whose husbands have multiple wives.
New UAE Economic Substance Regulations
29 Sep
New UAE Economic Substance Regulations
How To Sell Your UAE Business – Do It Once, Do It Right! - Part 1
31 Oct
How To Sell Your UAE Business – Do It Once, Do It Right! - Part 1
How To Sell Your UAE Business – Do It Once, Do It Right! - Part 2
11 Nov
How To Sell Your UAE Business – Do It Once, Do It Right! - Part 2
New Insolvency Law for Individuals
19 Nov
New Insolvency Law for Individuals
Starting a New Business Relationship
25 Nov
Starting a New Business Relationship
The new ADGM Employment Regulations 2019 – What changed? – Part 1 (of 2)
04 Dec
The new ADGM Employment Regulations 2019 – What changed? – Part 1 (of 2)
Overview of travelling to the UK
12 Dec
Overview of travelling to the UK
How To Sell Your UAE Business – Do It Once, Do It Right!- Part 3
16 Dec
How To Sell Your UAE Business – Do It Once, Do It Right!- Part 3
Breakdown of the Family Unit
07 Jan
Breakdown of the Family Unit
The new ADGM Employment Regulations 2019 – What changed? – Part 2 (of 2)
13 Jan
The new ADGM Employment Regulations 2019 – What changed? – Part 2 (of 2)
Starting a New Business Relationship - Part 2
23 Jan
Starting a New Business Relationship - Part 2
Guardianship of Minor Children in the UAE
09 Feb
Guardianship of Minor Children in the UAE
UK Spouse Visa
17 Feb
UK Spouse Visa
DUBAI MULTI COMMODITIES CENTRE ISSUES NEW REGULATIONS FOR COMPANIES
24 Feb
DUBAI MULTI COMMODITIES CENTRE ISSUES NEW REGULATIONS FOR COMPANIES
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF LITIGATION IN DUBAI
05 Mar
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF LITIGATION IN DUBAI
Gender Equality and Multiculturalism- Part 1
10 Mar
Gender Equality and Multiculturalism- Part 1
COVID-19 – QUICK BUSINESS & LEGAL UPDATES
30 Mar
COVID-19 – QUICK BUSINESS & LEGAL UPDATES
HIS HIGHNESS SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID ISSUES LAW REGARDING PRIVATE FACILITIES IN DUBAI
07 Sep
HIS HIGHNESS SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID ISSUES LAW REGARDING PRIVATE FACILITIES IN DUBAI
Spousal Maintenance and Compensation for Ex-pats following Divorce: UAE v UK
07 Apr
Spousal Maintenance and Compensation for Ex-pats following Divorce: UAE v UK
Legal Issues and Death in the family
05 Sep
Legal Issues and Death in the family
JEBEL ALI FREE ZONE AUTHORITY ISSUES NEW REGULATIONS FOR OFFSHORE COMPANIES
18 Oct
JEBEL ALI FREE ZONE AUTHORITY ISSUES NEW REGULATIONS FOR OFFSHORE COMPANIES
PROPERTY MATTERS: TOP TIPS FOR LANDLORDS
10 Dec
PROPERTY MATTERS: TOP TIPS FOR LANDLORDS
Employees in the UAE (private sector) – Which rights are they entitled to?
16 Dec
Employees in the UAE (private sector) – Which rights are they entitled to?
Immigration: UK Spouse Visa - Dubai, UAE
13 Jan
Immigration: UK Spouse Visa - Dubai, UAE
Wills Update in UAE – Local Law - 2019
21 Jan
Wills Update in UAE – Local Law - 2019
Multi-employer in the UAE - Working for two employers at one time
28 Jan
Multi-employer in the UAE - Working for two employers at one time
How to have a Happy Marriage - Dubai
29 Jan
How to have a Happy Marriage - Dubai
Notice Period - All you need to know
03 Feb
Notice Period - All you need to know
A General Overview of the Litigation Process of the Dubai Courts
10 Feb
A General Overview of the Litigation Process of the Dubai Courts
Visa Rules for Divorced Women
14 Feb
Visa Rules for Divorced Women
INSTANT LICENCE
17 Feb
INSTANT LICENCE
Drawing up a will in the UAE can come with a hefty bill
24 Feb
Drawing up a will in the UAE can come with a hefty bill
Annual Leave – FAQs - UAE Labour Law
03 Mar
Annual Leave – FAQs - UAE Labour Law
UAE will change the requirements for expats to sponsor their family
02 Apr
UAE will change the requirements for expats to sponsor their family
Safeguarding Your Children
24 Sep
Safeguarding Your Children
DIFC Small Claims Tribunal- HANEUL v HEGE LLP
02 Nov
DIFC Small Claims Tribunal- HANEUL v HEGE LLP
Debt And Married Couples In The UAE
18 Mar
Debt And Married Couples In The UAE
Introduction of Technology & Construction Division in DIFC – A welcome new forum for “technically complex” disputes
15 May
Introduction of Technology & Construction Division in DIFC – A welcome new forum for “technically complex” disputes
RAMADAN WORKING HOURS IN THE UAE
21 May
RAMADAN WORKING HOURS IN THE UAE
Quick fire Questions and Answers on Divorce in Dubai by Dee Popat
29 May
Quick fire Questions and Answers on Divorce in Dubai by Dee Popat
Making a Will: 5 further considerations
04 Jun
Making a Will: 5 further considerations
Potential issues you could face following your marriage
12 Jun
Potential issues you could face following your marriage
UAE severance of diplomatic relations with Qatar – How does it affect you and your company?
13 Jun
UAE severance of diplomatic relations with Qatar – How does it affect you and your company?
Making a Will: Top 5 considerations
09 May
Making a Will: Top 5 considerations
Potential Issues You Could Face Prior To Your Marriage In The UAE
09 Apr
Potential Issues You Could Face Prior To Your Marriage In The UAE
DIRECTORS WHO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT SERVICES TO LEGAL ENTITIES ARE LIABLE TO PAY VAT
22 Apr
DIRECTORS WHO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT SERVICES TO LEGAL ENTITIES ARE LIABLE TO PAY VAT
Commercial Companies Law Update
09 Apr
Commercial Companies Law Update
Overview Of Mixed Marriages And The Law In The UAE
05 Feb
Overview Of Mixed Marriages And The Law In The UAE
Marriage for Ex-pats in UAE
18 Jan
Marriage for Ex-pats in UAE
Do you need a new Will? – 6 reasons why you might
13 Mar
Do you need a new Will? – 6 reasons why you might
INCORPORATING YOUR BUSINESS IN DUBAI
28 Feb
INCORPORATING YOUR BUSINESS IN DUBAI
Where There is a Will - Ramble Roundup
15 Feb
Where There is a Will - Ramble Roundup
DUBAI CREATIVE CLUSTERS AUTHORITY ISSUES NEW REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE COMPANIES
13 Feb
DUBAI CREATIVE CLUSTERS AUTHORITY ISSUES NEW REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE COMPANIES
Negotiating Terms of Settlement & other employment updates
09 Feb
Negotiating Terms of Settlement & other employment updates
WHAT ARE YOUR MATERNITY RIGHTS IN THE UAE?
15 Jan
WHAT ARE YOUR MATERNITY RIGHTS IN THE UAE?
10 facts on the Commercial Companies Law that you cannot ignore
01 Feb
10 facts on the Commercial Companies Law that you cannot ignore
JEBEL ALI FREE ZONE ISSUES NEW REGULATIONS
11 Jan
JEBEL ALI FREE ZONE ISSUES NEW REGULATIONS
THE BEST LICENSING OPTIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
03 Jan
THE BEST LICENSING OPTIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
DIFC Wills to now cover RAK-based assets
19 Dec
DIFC Wills to now cover RAK-based assets
James Berry & Associates Employment Department E-Bulletin
08 Jan
James Berry & Associates Employment Department E-Bulletin
DIVORCE JURISDICTION: UK OR UAE ?
08 Dec
DIVORCE JURISDICTION: UK OR UAE ?
PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS - POST-TERMINATION RESTRICTIONS IN THE UAE
04 Dec
PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS - POST-TERMINATION RESTRICTIONS IN THE UAE
Is your Business ‘Fighting Fit’?
27 Nov
Is your Business ‘Fighting Fit’?
Do you really want to pay fines of AED2000 per day? Find out how to prevent your company from being fined.
20 Nov
Do you really want to pay fines of AED2000 per day? Find out how to prevent your company from being fined.
Employment - Shortlist Magazine
10 May
Employment - Shortlist Magazine
UK Immigration
16 Oct
UK Immigration
UAE Labour Law Terms Every Employee Needs to Know
14 Nov
UAE Labour Law Terms Every Employee Needs to Know
Marriage And Pregnancy In the UAE
29 Sep
Marriage And Pregnancy In the UAE
To Prenup or not to Prenup- Part 1
20 Jul
To Prenup or not to Prenup- Part 1
To Prenup or not to Prenup- Part 2
15 Sep
To Prenup or not to Prenup- Part 2
New Deadline announced-30th June 2017
20 Jun
New Deadline announced-30th June 2017
How 'off-plan' works by Claire McCarthy
27 Dec
How 'off-plan' works by Claire McCarthy
Family Law and the breakdown of your marriage
02 Aug
Family Law and the breakdown of your marriage
UAE Labour Law Update September 2016
04 Sep
UAE Labour Law Update September 2016
DIFC Wills-A solution for Non-Muslim expats
30 Aug
DIFC Wills-A solution for Non-Muslim expats
Is your Company's Constitution Up to date?
30 Sep
Is your Company's Constitution Up to date?
Waiting to set up your business in Dubai
01 Jun
Waiting to set up your business in Dubai
Insurance in life and in death
03 Jul
Insurance in life and in death
Be Careful what you publish online
29 Jun
Be Careful what you publish online
Rental Increases in Dubai
20 Jan
Rental Increases in Dubai

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Our Managing Partner’s message

As one of the longest established law firms in Dubai, James Berry & Associates has earned a reputation for probity, discretion, professional excellence and the ability to listen – a rare commodity. What makes us different is that we focus a lot on the client’s frame of mind at the beginning and at the end of the legal process. Nothing pleases us more than to hear positive feedback from our clients when the job is done. As Dubai progresses and develops further as a regional business hub, our objective is to stay at the forefront and to ensure that our clients embark on their projects, or deal with legal challenges, with the benefit of both local knowledge and international expertise at the highest level.

James B. Berry

James B. Berry

Managing Partner

James Berry & Associates

304, API World Tower,

Sheikh Zayed Road

P. O. Box 52294, Dubai, UAE

Telephone :+ 971(4) 3317552

Fax :+ 971(4)­ 3317553

E-mail :enquiries@jamesberrylaw.ae

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