Established in 1988, Mohamed Salman Advocate and Legal Consultants stands as one of the most esteemed full-service law firms in the UAE, boasting a rich history spanning over 34 years. Originating in the Emirate of Sharjah, our firm expanded its footprint to Dubai in 1996 and extended its reach to the Arab Republic of Egypt through Al Marzouki Law Firm for Legal Consultations & Debts Collection.
With a commitment to providing professional legal services, we prioritize efficiency, reliability, and results. Our belief in offering high-skilled lawyers who prioritize client interests and long-term trust has been a cornerstone of our approach. The multidisciplinary expertise within our team ensures swift access to top-tier legal services, techniques, and standards, delivered with the utmost care and through a person-to-person-based relationship.
At the forefront of civil and criminal dispute resolution, commercial and corporate transactions, real estate, maritime law, labor and employment laws, and personal laws, we leverage our firm’s wealth of experience, practice knowledge, and industry insights to benefit our clients.
Our pursuit of excellence extends beyond our legal practice to building strategic partnerships in both the public and private sectors. Collaborating with law firms, legal consultants, universities, and law faculties, whether domestic or international, is integral to our mission. We consistently deliver services across our various practices in the world’s largest economies and emerging markets. Our team is proficient in English, Arabic, and numerous other business languages in the region.
The Dubai Court has acknowledged our dedication to legal practice, honoring us with the Excellence Award in 2007 and recognizing us as the Best Law Firm for Distinguished Clients.
Meet Our Team

Mohamed Salman
FOUNDER AND PARTNER
Saad Salman
PARTNER
Abdalla Salman
PARTNER
Bindu S Chettur
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
MSA Services
Drawing on our extensive expertise accumulated over the years, we offer strategic guidance to clients, recommending the most appropriate dispute resolution methods tailored to their specific needs. Our approach involves conducting a personalized analysis of each case and advising clients with a solutions-focused mindset. Our legal services encompass advisory and dispute resolution for both institutional arbitrations and ad-hoc arbitrations, spanning the UAE and international jurisdictions. Collaborating with a network of associated Counsel allows us to adopt a comprehensive legal strategy in international dispute resolution mechanisms.
Representing our clients, we regularly appear before arbitrators and arbitral tribunals. Our specialization lies in commercial institutional arbitrations, particularly under the rules of DIAC, DIFC-LCIA, and LCIA, with the seat located in Dubai or foreign jurisdictions. Our expertise extends to various aspects of arbitration, including drafting arbitration agreements, initiating arbitration procedures, handling claims and counter-claims, preparing written submissions and affidavits of evidence, filing arbitration petitions, challenging arbitral awards, and engaging in proceedings for the enforcement of arbitral awards.
Notably, Advocate Bindu S Chettur has been appointed as an arbitrator in the courts of DIAC, DIFC-LCIA, and LCIA, further exemplifying our commitment to contributing expertise to the arbitration process.
Being among the UAE’s most longstanding and reliable law firms, our wealth of experience spanning over three decades in corporate and commercial matters positions us as a trusted partner for confidently navigating diverse jurisdictions to optimize business opportunities within the UAE. Our comprehensive services include assisting and advising on the establishment of companies in the UAE mainland, various free zones, and offshore entities. Addressing day-to-day operations, both domestically and internationally, we offer guidance on a range of legal aspects, encompassing cross-border corporate transactions, equity investments, change of control transactions, and corporate compliance programs.
From the initiation to the execution of transactions, we provide tailored advice aligned with our clients’ specific needs. Our expertise extends to all forms of commercial contracts, vital for supporting daily and strategic business activities. Recognizing the significance of contracts in any transaction, we meticulously draft comprehensive agreements that reflect the nuances of the transaction, safeguarding your commercial interests and ensuring commercially viable solutions. Our practical advice is tailored to clients’ commercial needs, involving the review, negotiation, and interpretation of contracts. Whether advising on standard-form contracts or creating industry-specific agreements, our team seamlessly handles end-to-end services for transaction execution.
With a broad industry expertise encompassing sectors such as Pharmaceuticals, Construction, Startups, E-commerce, and Tech, we have successfully worked on and advised high-stakes deals. Our collaborative approach accommodates clients at all stages of the corporate cycle, reflecting our commitment to providing comprehensive and reliable legal support.
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Positioned as an investment hub and a diverse cultural center, the UAE attracts immigrants and corporations worldwide. Catering to both employers and employees, we specialize in providing expert guidance and legal assistance for a wide spectrum of labor and employment matters.
Our dedicated team of lawyers, drawing upon our extensive experience in the UAE, offers comprehensive support to clients in the public and private sectors, covering the UAE mainland and free zones. We proactively provide advice and counseling to ensure our clients’ compliance with UAE labor laws and related regulations.
Throughout the various stages of the labor and employment relationship in the UAE, we offer guidance from inception to conclusion. Our expertise spans an array of labor law matters, from ensuring compliance during the recruitment process to drafting and vetting labor contracts, addressing disciplinary issues, and formulating human resource policies.
In addition to our professional services, Advocate Bindu S Chettur engages in philanthropic endeavors, providing advice to blue-collar migrant workers in the UAE through Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendra, a welfare initiative of the Indian Consulate. With over two decades of experience, she has consistently offered pro bono legal guidance to distressed expatriates throughout the UAE.
Collaborating with individuals, families, and businesses, we delve into the legal and practical intricacies inherent in wealth planning and asset restructuring. Our guidance extends to recommending suitable business structures and corporate governance strategies to safeguard our clients’ interests.
Advocate Bindu S Chettur brings her extensive experience working with high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, emphasizing confidentiality and discretion in her services. Our expertise encompasses advising on strategic asset restructuring, implementing family governance practices, and devising wealth planning strategies aimed at structuring, protecting, and preserving wealth. We specialize in assisting clients in establishing trusts, foundations, and other structures dedicated to wealth protection and preservation, providing comprehensive management, financial, and legal advisory services throughout the process.
Furthermore, we offer guidance in establishing and managing charities, charitable trusts, religious trusts, and philanthropic structures. Our services encompass structuring charities, drafting constitution documents, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
For individuals, families, and businesses considering migrating their operations to the UAE, our full-service offering ensures tailored solutions that guarantee comprehensive protection and compliance across various jurisdictions.
With nearly three decades of presence in the UAE, our extensive experience positions us as seasoned practitioners in the real estate sector. Renowned for providing invaluable and commercially oriented legal advice, our firm has earned trust and reputation. Employing a multidisciplinary approach, we strive to ensure optimal outcomes for our clients.
Our advisory services encompass guiding clients through legal and commercial practices within the real estate sector, focusing on investment considerations. The breadth of our team’s experience includes drafting and negotiating various documents such as lease deeds, rental agreements, conveyance deeds, financing documents, and offering guidance on regulatory approvals.
Our commitment revolves around safeguarding the wealth, business assets, and family interests of our clients. As prominent specialists in family wealth planning in the UAE, we offer a comprehensive range of legal services catering to individuals, businesses, and families, showcasing expertise in private client matters.
Our team possesses extensive experience in matters related to Wills and estates, including drafting Wills, Probate, estate administration, property gifting, establishment of family trusts, and resolution of disputes arising from contentious Wills and estate issues.
We extend advisory services to UAE nationals and expatriates, both Muslim and non-Muslim, elucidating the intricacies of Wills laws in the UAE. Our aim is to ensure the protection and distribution of assets align with the clients’ wishes and comply with the jurisdiction they intend to invoke.
Whether for individuals, families, or business owners, we adeptly prepare Wills covering assets within the UAE and internationally. Our lawyers, registered DIFC Wills Draftsmen, bring a wealth of experience and qualifications, navigating the diverse registration options available across the UAE. Throughout every issue, our team prioritizes the needs and objectives of the client, placing them at the forefront of our considerations.
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