Arabic
Arabic
Criminal Defence &
Investigations Lawyers
in Dubai & the UAE
Criminal Defence Built on
Strategy and Precision.
Criminal matters in the UAE require immediate, experienced intervention. Our team has deep knowledge of UAE Penal Code provisions, financial crime statutes, Anti-Money Laundering Law, cybercrime regulations, and the procedural requirements of UAE prosecution and court processes.
Criminal Defence & Investigations: What We Do
Criminal Defence Representation
Representing individuals and businesses at all stages of UAE criminal proceedings: investigation, prosecution, trial, and appeal.
White-Collar Crime Advisory
Advising on fraud, embezzlement, bribery, money laundering, and financial crime allegations under UAE federal and emirate-level statutes.
Regulatory Investigations
Advising businesses and individuals under investigation by UAE regulatory authorities including SCA, CBUAE, DFSA, and FSRA.
Internal Investigations
Conducting privileged internal investigations for businesses facing potential criminal exposure, with defensible process and documented findings.
Dawn Raid Response
Advising businesses and individuals on rights and responses during unannounced regulatory or law enforcement inspections.
AML & Sanctions Compliance
Advising on UAE Anti-Money Laundering Law obligations, sanctions compliance, and investigations by goAML and FIU.
Cybercrime Defence
Advising on UAE Cybercrime Law allegations including unauthorised access, online defamation, and digital fraud charges.
Appeals & Pardons
Representing clients in criminal appeals, cassation proceedings, and applications for pardon or sentence reduction.
Travel Ban & Asset Freeze
Advising on UAE travel ban applications and removals, asset freeze orders, and precautionary measures connected to criminal or civil proceedings.
Criminal Matters in the UAE
Require Immediate, Expert Intervention
Immediate Availability
Criminal matters cannot wait for the next available appointment. JUR responds immediately to urgent criminal and investigative matters.
Deep UAE Penal Code Knowledge
Detailed understanding of UAE Penal Code provisions, economic crimes legislation, and emirate-level criminal statutes.
Investigation Stage Intervention
Intervening during the investigation stage, before charges are filed, to protect the client's position and rights from the outset.
Discretion as a Professional Standard
Criminal matters require a higher level of confidentiality. JUR maintains complete discretion on every criminal instruction.
Regulatory Investigation Expertise
Advising on UAE financial regulator investigations with the technical depth that financial crime matters require.
Multilingual Defence Capability
Arabic, English, and Russian capability across all stages of UAE criminal and regulatory proceedings.
How JUR Handles Your Criminal Defence Matter
An immediate, partner-led response from first contact through to resolution, whether through acquittal, settlement, or appeal.
Immediate Response
Taking instructions, assessing the situation, and advising on immediate steps to protect the client's rights and position.
Investigation Management
Advising on cooperation, disclosure, and investigation strategy during the prosecutorial investigation phase.
Pre-Trial Strategy
Building the defence case: evidence review, witness strategy, expert engagement, and procedural challenge identification.
Trial Representation
Partner-led representation at trial with prepared, responsive advocacy before UAE criminal courts.
Appeal & Post-Trial
Pursuing appeals, cassation, and pardon applications where the trial outcome does not reflect the merits of the case.
Complete Criminal Defence Coverage Across UAE Law
JUR's criminal practice covers every type of criminal and regulatory matter arising under UAE federal and emirate-level law.
- General criminal defence before UAE courts
- Financial crime and fraud defence
- Bribery and corruption allegations
- Money laundering and AML regulatory investigations
- Embezzlement and breach of trust charges
- Cybercrime and online offence defence
- Defamation and reputational offences under UAE law
- Drug-related offence advisory and defence
- Regulatory investigation representation
- Dawn raid and search warrant response
- Internal investigation management
- Appeals, cassation, and pardon applications
When the Stakes Are Highest,
Experience and Speed Are Everything
Confidential. Direct. No obligation. A senior lawyer will respond within one business day.
Criminal Defence Across All Matter Types
JUR defends individuals and businesses across the full spectrum of UAE criminal and regulatory proceedings.
