Debt Recovery Services In Dubai & The UAE
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We pride ourselves on offering unparalleled litigation support with our distinguished team at James Berry & Associates. Our expertise alongside our trusted advocate partners licensed in the Arabic speaking courts, spans a wide variety of areas, including criminal cases, commercial disputes, shareholder disputes, real property matters, landlord and tenant, medical and professional negligence, fraud and investigations, enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards (domestic and foreign), construction, debt recovery and regulatory matters.
Our experienced team is able to deal with complex litigation cases in the DIFC and ADGM Courts. From start to finish, we expertly handle any negotiation/settlement discussions before and during the litigation process.
Onshore Debt Recovery
Offshore (DIFC/ADGM) Debt Recovery
Who is this service for?
Businesses
That are owed money for unpaid invoices, services, rent, or contractual obligations.
Landlords or Property Managers
Dealing with tenants who have fallen behind on rental payments.
Professionals and Service Providers
Who have completed work but have not received payment.
Companies facing repeated delays, disputes, or avoidance from Debtors
And need a legal pathway to recovery.
Individuals
Seeking to recover personal loans or money lent under a written agreement.
International Clients
Who need assistance recovering debts from individuals or businesses within the UAE.
Debt Recovery Services FAQs
What types of debt does James Berry & Associates help clients recover?
We assist with recovery of monies under unpaid invoices for goods and services, rent, breach of contractual obligations, personal loans and other commercial or personal debts
Do I need a written agreement to start a debt recovery claim?
Whilst it is not always a strict requirement, having a written agreement or evidence of the terms of an agreement in writing strengthens the case and is commonly asked for when assessing the best recovery strategy
How can the firm assist with enforcing foreign judgments or arbitral awards for debt recovery in the UAE?
Our litigation department is experienced in the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments or arbitral awards in the onshore courts and in the DIFC Courts.
What options are available if negotiations with a debtor fail?
If negotiations fail, the creditor can choose to file a claim either onshore in Dubai Courts, or within the financial freezones at the DIFC/ADGM Courts based on the jurisdiction agreed to by both parties or where it falls within that jurisdiction according to the applicable law. Our expertise includes filing substantive claims and enforcement actions
Which courts handle debt recovery claims in the DIFC or ADGM?
Debt Recovery in those jurisdictions can be handled through the Small Claim Tribunal in DIFC Courts or Small Claim Division in ADGM Courts, depending on the nature and value of the claim. If the value is above a certain threshold, the case will be filed in the respective Court of First Instance.
Can individuals as well as businesses use your debt recovery services?
Yes – both Individuals and businesses can use our firm’s debt recovery services.
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