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Lawyer in Sharjah

Not sure which kind of lawyer you need in Sharjah? Tell us the problem and we will tell you which team handles it.

Lawyers and legal consultants at our Sharjah office in Al Khalidiya for rental, labour, criminal, property, civil and business matters, backed by the same team that works from our Dubai office.

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  • Rated 4.9 on Google reviews
  • Free first consultation
  • Experienced legal experts in litigation and arbitration
  • High success rate in the matters we handle
  • Offices in Dubai & Sharjah
  • Group companies in the UK, Europe, the Middle East & the Gulf
  • Litigation and arbitration handled by the same team
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Matters handled before and with
  • Sharjah Federal Courts
  • Sharjah Public Prosecution
  • Rental dispute authorities
  • Labour authorities and labour courts
  • Dubai Courts
  • Arbitration
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Lawyer Sharjah: our Al Khalidiya office and the team behind it

If you are looking for a lawyer in Sharjah you can meet in person, MBM has an office at Al Hind Tower in Al Khalidiya, Sharjah. We are a law firm and a legal consultancy, and our lawyers and legal consultants advise individuals, families and companies on criminal, civil, rental, property, employment, corporate and arbitration matters. You do not have to work out which kind of lawyer you need before you call. Tell us what is happening in two or three lines and we will tell you which team handles it and what the sensible first step is. Your first consultation is free and confidential.

Many people who search "lawyers in Sharjah" or "law firm Sharjah" have one specific problem: a landlord who has served a notice, an employer who has not paid, a summons from the police, a cheque that bounced or a property deal that has stalled. Others want a Sharjah law firm they can call again. MBM works both ways. The same lawyers and legal consultants who advise at the Sharjah office work with our Dubai office, so a matter that touches both emirates does not have to be explained twice. We take the legal work off your shoulders by sorting out which part is which, so you always know who is looking after what and where your matter stands.

This page is the hub for people in Sharjah and the northern emirates. It shows which team handles which problem, how Sharjah differs from Dubai in general terms, where matters are heard, how a first consultation works and how fees are set. It is general information and not advice on your matter.

Services

Lawyers in Sharjah: which team handles your problem

MBM sorts its legal services in Sharjah by the problem you have, not by legal jargon. Pick the card closest to your situation: each links to a page with more detail, and if none fits, the form on this page still gets you to the right person. Our teams are the same as those serving Dubai, and at the first consultation we tell you whether your matter can be handled and from which office. Where a service page is written about Dubai, read it for the way we work and ask us how Sharjah differs.

Arbitration · ADGM · DIFC Courts

Arbitration and DIFC

Clause review, arbitral proceedings, and enforcing or challenging awards, plus matters for companies in the DIFC and the ADGM and before the DIFC Courts. See arbitration lawyer and DIFC lawyer. First we check: the arbitration clause, any notice received and which forum your contract names. Talk to us about an arbitration

Powers of attorney · Attestation · Translation

Notary and documents

We prepare and check your documents and arrange notarisation, attestation and certified translation. MBM does not provide MOFA attestation or embassy legalisation; we explain what they require. See notary public in Dubai and power of attorney notary in Dubai. First we check: what the document is for, where it will be used and who must sign. Talk to us about a document

Loans · Credit cards · Settlement

Debt on your side

Help for individuals and businesses who owe money: loan and credit card default, settlement talks and enforcement. See debt settlement and loan default lawyer. First we check: what you owe, to whom, what has been sent to you and what you can realistically pay. Talk to us about a debt

Retainer

Ongoing support for companies

Continuous access to legal advice, so you are not looking for a lawyer when a problem starts. See retainer legal services. First we check: how often you need advice and which areas matter most. Talk to us about a retainer

Not sure we cover your problem? Tell us anyway. MBM does not offer family law, immigration, tax or wills, and the questions at the end of this page explain what we do when an enquiry falls outside our services. For everything else on this page, the first consultation tells you whether the matter can be handled and in which forum.

Not sure whether your problem in Sharjah is criminal, civil, rental, labour or business? Describe it in two or three lines and we will tell you which team handles it. Your first consultation is free and confidential.

Sharjah vs Dubai

Sharjah and Dubai: how the rules and forums differ in general terms

Sharjah and Dubai are separate emirates, and for several kinds of problem the route you follow depends on where the matter arose. The overview below is general. It is not advice on your matter, rules change, and we confirm the position for your facts at the first consultation. The practical point is simple: do not assume that what you read about Dubai, or heard from a friend in Dubai, applies in Sharjah.

Sharjah and Dubai in general terms
TopicIn general termsWhat to check first
Rental disputesSharjah has its own distinct framework for tenancies, so the Dubai rules and the Dubai Rental Disputes Center should not be assumed to apply to a Sharjah propertyWhere the property is, the tenancy contract and any notice received
Civil and commercial claimsAs we understand it, Sharjah matters generally go to the Sharjah Federal Courts rather than Dubai Courts, and the contract may name a different forumThe contract's dispute clause and where the other side is
Criminal mattersA complaint or investigation that arose in Sharjah is generally handled by the police and Sharjah Public Prosecution, and may then go to the courtsThe stage reached, any summons and the dates given
EmploymentLabour complaints for most private employers generally begin with a labour authority step and may then go to a labour court, in Sharjah as elsewhereThe contract, the pay slips and any complaint already filed
PropertyProperty registration and ownership rules are set locally, so a Sharjah property is not dealt with through Dubai property authoritiesThe title or contract documents and the property's status
Free zone companiesA company in a free zone may be subject to its free zone's own regulations as well as the courts, so the route can differ from an onshore companyThe company documents and the free zone's rules

Rental disputes: its own distinct framework

Sharjah has its own distinct framework for rental matters. If you are a landlord or tenant of a property in Sharjah, read a Dubai rental guide for the way we work, but not for the rules or the forum. We confirm which rules and which forum apply to your property before any step is taken, and we tell you honestly whether the matter is better handled from the Sharjah office or with the Dubai team. See rental dispute lawyer for how we approach tenancy disputes.

Courts and Public Prosecution in Sharjah

In general terms, civil, commercial and criminal matters that arose in Sharjah are dealt with by the courts and the Public Prosecution that serve Sharjah, not by Dubai Courts. That affects where documents are filed, where hearings take place and which office is most convenient for you. Because a Sharjah court lawyer needs to know the local routine, our Sharjah office is where we usually meet clients whose matter is heard there. We do not promise any particular timetable, because courts and prosecutors set their own.

Free zone companies in Sharjah

MBM acts for free zone companies, for companies in the DIFC and the ADGM, and for matters before the DIFC Courts. If your company is in a free zone, tell us which one at the first consultation, because the free zone's own regulations, your licence and your contracts can change the forum and the next step. Many commercial contracts also choose arbitration instead of any court, so the dispute clause is the first document we read. See corporate and commercial lawyer and arbitration lawyer.

What we handle

Sharjah matters in detail: rental, labour, criminal, property and court cases

These are the kinds of problems people bring to a lawyer in Sharjah, and what MBM does about each one. The list is not complete, and the first consultation tells you whether your matter fits and in which forum it belongs.

Sharjah rental dispute lawyer: landlords and tenants

A Sharjah rental dispute lawyer helps when a tenancy goes wrong: a landlord who wants the tenant out, a tenant who disputes a rent increase or a deposit, rent that has not been paid, or a contract that is unclear. Because Sharjah has its own distinct framework, we begin with where the property is and what the contract and the notice actually say.

What we handle:

  • Reading the tenancy contract and any eviction or rent increase notice.
  • Deposits, repairs and early termination disputes.
  • Unpaid rent claims for landlords and defences for tenants.
  • Negotiated exits and settlements where that is sensible.
  • Taking the matter to the right authority or court where it cannot be settled.

See tenant lawyer, landlord lawyer and eviction lawyer for how we work on each side of a tenancy.

Sharjah labour lawyer: employees and employers

A Sharjah labour lawyer helps employees who have not been paid, have been dismissed or are owed end-of-service money, and helps employers who face a complaint, need to end a contract properly or want their employment documents checked. A labour matter often starts with a complaint to the labour authority and may then move to a labour court.

What we handle:

  • Unpaid salary and end-of-service claims.
  • Termination, resignation and notice questions.
  • Responding to a labour complaint as an employer.
  • Reviewing employment contracts and settlement papers before you sign.
  • Labour court cases where a complaint is not resolved.

See labour lawyer, employee rights lawyer and employment lawyer for employers.

Sharjah criminal lawyer: police, Public Prosecution and court

A Sharjah criminal lawyer is for the moment the police or Public Prosecution contact you, or a member of your family. The most important advice is also the simplest: speak to a lawyer before your next step, including before any interview or statement, and do not delete anything. Criminal matters are handled with discretion from the first call.

What we handle:

  • Advice before a police or Public Prosecution interview.
  • Defence during an investigation and at trial.
  • Bail, travel ban and release questions.
  • Appeals against a conviction or sentence.
  • Related civil claims that arise from the same facts.

See criminal lawyer, travel ban lawyer and criminal appeal lawyer.

Sharjah property lawyer: buying, selling and owning

A Sharjah property lawyer is useful before you sign a sale and purchase agreement, when a handover is late, when ownership or a transfer is disputed or when a developer or neighbour is in conflict with you. Property rules are set locally, so we start with where the property is and what the documents say. MBM tells you at the first consultation whether a Sharjah property matter can be handled and how.

What we handle:

  • Reviewing sale and purchase agreements before you sign.
  • Delayed handover and off-plan disputes.
  • Ownership, title and co-ownership problems.
  • Construction and contractor disputes.

See real estate lawyer, property sale and purchase lawyer and off-plan property lawyer.

Sharjah court lawyer: civil claims, debts and cheques

A Sharjah court lawyer prepares and presents civil and commercial claims and defences: money owed, contracts not honoured, compensation and returned cheques. As we understand it, since the 2022 changes a returned cheque is generally a civil matter that can be enforced directly through the Execution Court, and criminal liability remains only in specified cases such as fraud or bad faith. The position depends on the facts, so we confirm it at your first consultation.

What we handle:

  • Letters before action and settlement negotiations.
  • Filing and defending civil claims.
  • Returned cheque cases, for the person who holds the cheque and for the person who issued it.
  • Enforcing a judgment against a debtor who does not pay.
  • Debt on your side: loan, credit card and settlement talks for individuals and businesses.

See civil lawyer, debt recovery lawyer, bounced cheque lawyer and debt settlement and loan default lawyer.

Legal consultant in Sharjah: advice for business owners

Business owners who search "legal consultant Sharjah" usually want someone to call before a problem becomes a dispute. MBM advises on contracts, shareholder arrangements, closing a company and day-to-day questions, and can act as liquidator or advise the liquidator for solvent and insolvent companies. Having a company lawyer in Sharjah to call when a contract arrives for signature is often the simplest protection, and companies that want continuous access to advice can look at retainer legal services.

Northern emirates

Lawyers in the northern emirates: Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah

People in Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah often search for a lawyer in the northern emirates and find that the nearest office of a Dubai firm is in Dubai. MBM's Sharjah office in Al Khalidiya is within reach of those emirates by road, and clients from them can start with a phone call or a WhatsApp message and meet us at the Sharjah office if a meeting is needed.

MBM does not assume that every matter in every emirate can be handled from the Sharjah office. The courts, authorities and local rules differ from one emirate to the next, so we tell you at the first consultation whether your matter can be handled and how. That is a short conversation. It costs you nothing to ask.

  • If you are looking for a lawyer in Ajman, tell us where the matter arose and where the other side is.
  • If you want a lawyer in Umm Al Quwain, send the papers you hold and we will tell you what applies.
  • If you need a lawyer in Ras Al Khaimah, describe the problem and any dates, and we will say honestly whether we can act.
  • If you are looking for a lawyer in Fujairah, do the same, and we will tell you which office is the better place to start.

In every case we ask the same few questions: where did it happen, where is the other side, is any paper or date involved and what do you want. Those answers usually decide more than the name of the law.

Two offices

Dubai and Sharjah offices: how your matter moves between them

MBM works as one team from two offices, so Sharjah lawyers and Dubai lawyers share one file and your matter does not have to start again when it needs something from the other office. In plain terms, this is how that works.

  • You can start at either office. The first consultation can be at the Sharjah office, at the Dubai office, by phone or on WhatsApp.
  • The team follows the matter. If your matter is heard in Dubai, or involves a Dubai property, company or contract, the lawyers who work with the Dubai office are involved. If it belongs in Sharjah, you can meet the team at Al Khalidiya.
  • Documents move easily. Send photos or scans by WhatsApp or email. We keep your file in one place so you are not asked for the same paper twice.
  • You always have one point of contact. Ask at the first consultation who will be your day-to-day contact and in what role.
  • We tell you which forum applies. A matter that spans both emirates, such as a Sharjah tenant with a Dubai employer, can have parts that belong in different places, and we explain how the parts connect.
Which office is the better place to start?
Your situationA sensible starting point
You live or work in Sharjah and want to meet in personThe Sharjah office, Al Hind Tower, Al Khalidiya
Your matter arose in Dubai, or the other side is in DubaiEither office, or by phone and WhatsApp; the Dubai team is involved
You are in Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah or FujairahA phone or WhatsApp call first; the Sharjah office if a meeting is needed
You are outside the UAEPhone, WhatsApp and email; some steps may need action in person or through a representative
First consultation

Lawyer consultation in Sharjah: how to meet or speak to us

A first lawyer consultation in Sharjah should leave you with a clearer picture of your position, not a sales pitch. At MBM the first consultation is free and confidential. It is a conversation with a member of MBM's legal team, and you can have it with or without documents.

Al Hind Tower, Al Khalidiya

At the Sharjah office

Meet the team in person at Office 2001, Level 20. First we check: that the time suits you and which papers to bring. Request a meeting

+971 4 570 0204

By phone

A short call is enough to begin. First we check: who you are, what happened and whether any date is close. Talk to us about your problem

+971 54 596 1111

On WhatsApp

Message us the problem and send photos of the papers. First we check: what the documents say before we call you back. Send us a message

The conversation follows the same pattern wherever it takes place.

  1. You describe the problem. In your own words, in the order that makes sense to you. Nothing is too small or too messy to mention.
  2. We ask questions. Dates, names, amounts, what has been signed and what has been said. Small facts often decide which route is open.
  3. We tell you which team handles it. If your matter touches more than one area, we explain how the parts fit together.
  4. We tell you where it belongs. Sharjah or Dubai, court, authority or arbitration, and whether the matter can be handled by MBM.
  5. We explain your options and the risks. Including the realistic downsides. We do not promise an outcome.
  6. We explain scope and fees before any paid work. You decide whether to instruct us after you have the written scope and fee position.

Legal advice in Sharjah: what to say in the first two minutes

If you simply want to ask a lawyer a few questions before you decide anything, say so. A good first call covers these points quickly.

  • Who you are, and whether you are in Sharjah, elsewhere in the UAE or abroad.
  • What happened, in one or two sentences, and when.
  • Whether any paper has been served on you or by you: a notice, a summons, a claim, a cheque, a termination letter.
  • The date of any hearing, deadline or flight.
  • What you want, and whether you want advice only or someone to act for you.

You do not need to know the name of the legal procedure. Describing the facts in everyday language is enough, and we do the sorting. Whether you need a legal advisor in Sharjah for one problem or want a Sharjah law firm for several matters, the first call works the same way.

Forums

Where your matter will be heard

Where a matter is heard depends on what it is about, where it arose and often on what the contract says. This table is a general guide and not advice on your matter, and we confirm the right forum for your case at the first consultation. We do not list court addresses or divisions here, because those are for us to confirm for your matter.

The main places where matters from Sharjah are decided (general overview)
ForumUsually forWhat to check first
Sharjah Federal CourtsCivil and commercial claims, criminal cases that Public Prosecution sends to court, appeals and enforcement for matters that arose in SharjahWhich court or division the claim belongs in, and the contract's dispute clause
Sharjah Public ProsecutionCriminal complaints and investigations that follow a police report in SharjahThe stage of the case and any summons or date given
Rental dispute authoritiesDisputes between landlords and tenants of Sharjah property, under Sharjah's own distinct frameworkThe tenancy contract, where the property is and what notice was given
Labour authorities and labour courtsEmployment complaints, usually a labour authority step first and then a courtThe contract and any complaint already filed
Dubai Courts and the Dubai Rental Disputes CenterMatters that arose in Dubai or concern Dubai property, even if you live in SharjahWhere the matter happened and where the other side is
DIFC CourtsMatters connected to the Dubai International Financial Centre, under its own frameworkWhether the contract or the parties actually connect the matter to the DIFC
Arbitration (DIAC, ICC, ADGM)Disputes where the contract has an arbitration clauseThe wording of the clause and the seat or institution it names
Free zone authoritiesCompanies in a free zone, depending on the free zone's regulationsThe free zone's rules and the company's licence and contracts

Do not know whether your matter belongs in a Sharjah court, a Dubai court or arbitration? Tell us what happened and where, and we will explain where it is likely to be decided. Your first consultation is free and confidential.

How it works

How MBM works on a Sharjah matter, step by step

Every matter starts with understanding your situation, not with a template. You will always know where your matter stands.

  1. Step 01

    Free first consultation

    You tell us the problem in your own words, in confidence, with or without documents. We tell you which team handles it, where it belongs and what the sensible first step is.

  2. Step 02

    Review of your documents

    We read the contracts, notices, letters and messages that matter, so that the advice reflects what is actually on paper.

  3. Step 03

    Written scope and fee position

    Before you instruct us, we set out what the work covers, what it costs and which charges are billed separately, such as court or government fees.

  4. Step 04

    Preparation and action

    We prepare the letters, claims, defences, agreements or filings, and we keep you informed at each decision point.

  5. Step 05

    Negotiation, hearings or proceedings

    Where a matter can be settled sensibly we try. Where it cannot, we handle the court, prosecution or arbitration process with you, in the forum your matter belongs in.

  6. Step 06

    Outcome and follow-through

    When a decision is reached we explain it, including any enforcement step, and note what you should do differently next time.

How long will it take?

Honestly, it depends. A tenancy notice, a returned cheque, a labour complaint, a criminal investigation and an arbitration move at very different speeds, and courts, prosecutors and authorities set their own timetables. We do not quote a duration before we have seen your papers, and we tell you early if something is likely to be slow. What we can promise is that you will know the next step and who is taking it.

Before you call

Documents to have ready

You do not need any of these to make the first call. Send what you have by WhatsApp or email afterwards, and tell us if something is missing, because we can often explain how to obtain it.

  • Passport or Emirates IDTo confirm who you are and, for some matters, your residency status.
  • Contracts and agreementsTenancy contracts, sale agreements, employment contracts, service agreements, including unsigned drafts.
  • Notices, summonses and court papersAnything you have received from an authority, a court, a landlord, an employer or a bank, even if you do not understand it.
  • Emails and WhatsApp messagesThe conversations with the other side. Keep them as they are and do not delete anything.
  • Proof of paymentReceipts, bank transfers, cheques and invoices that show what was paid, to whom and when.
  • A short timelineKey dates in order, in plain language. It does not need to be polished.
  • Company documentsIf a business is involved, including a free zone company: trade licence, memorandum and articles, and any shareholder agreement.
  • Property papersFor a Sharjah property matter: the contract, the title or ownership document if you have it and the tenancy contract.
  • Earlier legal adviceLetters or opinions from any previous lawyer, so we do not repeat work or contradict it by mistake.
Fees

Lawyer fees in Sharjah: written scope and fee before work starts

Lawyer fees in Sharjah depend on the work, so we do not publish a price list. Your first consultation with MBM is free and confidential, and it is where we explain how the work would be scoped. If you decide to instruct us, you receive a written scope and fee position before paid work starts, so nothing about the cost is a surprise.

Fees vary because matters vary. A tenancy letter, a company contract and a multi-party arbitration are different amounts of work. These are the main things that shape the cost of any legal matter.

  • The type of work. Advice, a contract review, a claim, a defence and an arbitration each involve different effort.
  • Complexity and value. Several parties, many documents, foreign elements or a large amount in dispute usually take longer.
  • The forum and the stage. A matter that settles early generally needs less work than one that goes to a hearing and then to enforcement.
  • One office or two. If a matter needs work in both Sharjah and Dubai, we explain that in the written scope.
  • One-off or ongoing. Businesses that need regular advice may prefer a retainer. See retainer legal services.
  • Third-party charges. Court, government, notarisation, attestation and translation costs are separate from legal fees, and we tell you which are likely to apply.

What to ask any law firm in Sharjah about fees

  • Will I receive the scope and the fee in writing before work starts?
  • What is included, and what is billed separately?
  • What happens to the fee if the matter settles early or takes longer than expected?
  • Who is the person I can ask about my bill?

A clear answer to these four questions is a good sign. A firm that avoids them is worth questioning, and we expect the same questions from you.

Choosing a firm

How to choose a lawyer in Sharjah

The honest way to choose a lawyer in Sharjah is to compare what each firm will tell you in writing, not how its website sounds. Firms describe themselves in similar words, and a few direct questions at the first call tell you far more. Ask them of any firm you speak to, MBM included.

  • Is the scope of work and the fee set out in writing before work starts?A clear written scope and fee position, including which costs are billed separately, protects both sides.
  • Who will actually handle your matter?Ask who will advise, who will prepare the documents and who you will speak to day to day, and in what role.
  • Does the firm work in the forum your matter needs?A Sharjah court case, a labour complaint, a rental dispute and an arbitration are different procedures. Ask which the firm handles and who will appear for you.
  • Will your information stay confidential?You should be able to describe your situation openly.
  • Is communication clear and honest?You should get plain-language explanations, regular updates and an honest view of the risks, including the downsides you would rather not hear.

Treat a firm that cannot answer these questions in a few minutes with caution, and a firm that promises a particular result with more caution still. No lawyer can honestly promise the outcome of a dispute, a criminal case or a negotiation.

Advocate, lawyer or legal consultant in Sharjah: what do the titles mean?

Whether you search for "advocate Sharjah", "advocates in Sharjah", "legal consultant in Sharjah" or "lawyers and legal consultants in Sharjah", you usually mean much the same thing: someone who can give legal advice and help with a problem. The words are used loosely in everyday speech, but in general terms the title a person holds can affect what they are permitted to do, in particular whether and where they can appear in court for you. MBM is both a law firm (advocacy) and a legal consultancy, so advocates, lawyers and legal consultants work in one team, and the team is listed on this page by title. At the first consultation you can ask who will handle your matter and in what role.

Avoid these

Common mistakes when hiring a lawyer, or waiting too long

  • Waiting until a deadline is close. Notices, summonses and court dates often carry time limits. Early advice gives you more options. The first call is free.
  • Assuming Dubai rules apply in Sharjah. Rental matters in particular follow Sharjah's own distinct framework. Check before you act on advice meant for another emirate.
  • Choosing on promises. A firm that promises a result is promising something it cannot control. Choose on clarity about scope, fees and process.
  • Starting with the wrong kind of lawyer. Property, criminal, labour and company matters follow different routes. A short first call helps you avoid losing time.
  • Signing or paying before taking advice. A settlement, a new contract or a payment made under pressure can be hard to undo.
  • Deleting messages or documents. Even messages you think are unhelpful can matter later. Keep everything and let your lawyer decide what is relevant.
  • Ignoring official papers. A notice, summons or claim that goes unanswered can make a position worse. Bring it to the first consultation even if you do not understand it.
  • Relying on a middleman. A PRO, agent or friend can help with paperwork, but they are not a replacement for legal advice on your rights.
Why MBM

Why people in Sharjah contact MBM: evidence, not slogans

Instead of slogans, here is what you can check. Rated 4.9 on Google reviews. MBM is a founder-led team, led by Mohamed Badr, Founder & Managing Partner, who brings 17 years of legal experience with a career across law firms and multinational corporations in the UAE and work for businesses in high-stakes disputes, corporate restructuring and commercial litigation. Litigation and arbitration are handled by the same team, and we have offices in Dubai and Sharjah.

For someone who needs a lawyer in Sharjah, those points mean something specific. You can meet us in Al Khalidiya without travelling to Dubai, and a matter that also touches Dubai is handled by one team instead of two firms. You get a written scope and fee before paid work starts, plain-language explanations and a team that stays with the matter from first call to enforcement. Everything you tell us is confidential. MBM works with group companies in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and the Gulf, which helps when a matter has an international side. Our lawyers and legal consultants are experts in handling disputes and legal matters in the UAE, with a high success rate in the matters we handle; no outcome is promised in any individual case.

Offices

Law firm in Sharjah: where to find us

Our Sharjah office is Office 2001, Level 20, Al Hind Tower, Al Khalidiya District, Sharjah, UAE. Our Dubai office is Office 3204, Level 32, Business Central Towers, Tower B, Dubai Media City, P.O. Box 37971, Dubai, UAE. You can meet us at either office, call +971 4 570 0204, or send documents and questions on WhatsApp at +971 54 596 1111 or by email at info@mbm-co.com. Office If you searched "lawyers in Sharjah near me", the practical question is whether Al Khalidiya is convenient for you; if it is not, phone and WhatsApp cover everything else. If you need a lawyer in Al Khalidiya, our law firm in Al Khalidiya is on Level 20 of Al Hind Tower, and searching "Al Hind Tower Sharjah" in a maps app takes you to the building. Clients from Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah can start by phone or WhatsApp and we tell them at the first consultation whether the matter can be handled.

MBM legal team

The team behind your matter

Your free first consultation is with a member of MBM’s legal team, at the Sharjah office, by phone or on WhatsApp. Whatever your problem is, it is handled in confidence from the first call.

Mohamed Badr

Founder & Managing Partner

Mohamed Badr leads MBM and has 17 years of legal experience. His career has included roles at law firms and multinational corporations in the UAE, advising businesses on high-stakes disputes, corporate restructuring and commercial litigation.

  • Mana Ahmad Al HarmodiLawyer
  • Mohamed KhamisLegal Consultant
  • Sobhy BadrLegal Consultant
  • Abdelsabour ElnasrLegal Associate
  • Hamada KhedrLegal Associate
  • Yasser ElbakryLegal Associate
  • Afreen SiddiquiLegal Associate

Names and titles as published on mbm-co.com. Your first consultation is with a member of MBM’s legal team in Dubai or Sharjah.

Common questions

Lawyer in Sharjah questions answered

General information about finding and working with a lawyer in Sharjah. It is not advice on your matter. Positions and procedures can change and depend on your facts, so please contact MBM to discuss yours.

How to find a lawyer in Sharjah without wasting time?

Start with the problem, not the firm. Write down what happened, any deadline and what you want, then ask each firm you contact who would handle the matter, what the scope and fee would be in writing and which forum they work in. You can contact MBM by phone, WhatsApp, email or at our Al Khalidiya office. Your first consultation is free and confidential.

Where is MBM's Sharjah office and when is it open?

Office 2001, Level 20, Al Hind Tower, Al Khalidiya District, Sharjah. Office Call +971 4 570 0204 or message us on WhatsApp at +971 54 596 1111. Your first consultation is free.

Is the first consultation with a Sharjah lawyer really free?

Yes. MBM's first consultation is free and confidential. It is a discussion of your situation and options, with or without documents, at the Sharjah office, by phone or on WhatsApp. If you then choose to instruct MBM, we give you the scope and fee position before any paid work starts.

Do you handle all kinds of cases at the Sharjah office?

We advise on criminal, civil and debt, rental, property, employment, corporate and arbitration matters, and also on injury claims, debts owed by individuals and businesses and defamation. We also handle company formation and set-up. Family law, immigration, tax and wills are not among our services. At the first consultation we tell you whether your matter can be handled and in which forum.

What is the difference between a Sharjah law firm and a Dubai law firm?

In general terms, where your matter arose decides which courts, authorities and local rules apply. MBM is both: a Sharjah office in Al Khalidiya and a Dubai office in Dubai Media City, working as one team. We tell you which applies to your facts.

Which court will hear my case in Sharjah?

It depends on the subject and, often, on the contract. As we understand it, civil and commercial claims that arose in Sharjah generally go to the Sharjah Federal Courts, criminal complaints to the police and Sharjah Public Prosecution and then the courts, rental disputes under Sharjah's own distinct framework, employment complaints to a labour authority and then a labour court, and some commercial disputes to arbitration. We confirm the right forum for your facts. See the section on where your matter will be heard above.

Are the rental rules in Sharjah the same as in Dubai?

No, you should not assume so. Sharjah has its own distinct framework for rental matters, so a Dubai guide does not tell you the rules or the forum for a Sharjah property. Tell us where the property is, and we confirm which rules and which forum apply before any step is taken. See rental dispute lawyer.

My tenant has not paid in Sharjah. What should I do first?

Keep the tenancy contract, the payment record and any messages, and do not take the property back yourself. Tell us where the property is and what notices have been sent, and we will explain the options for your situation. See landlord lawyer.

I received an eviction notice in Sharjah. What should I do?

Do not ignore it and do not sign anything yet. Keep the notice and the tenancy contract and bring them to us, because whether a notice is valid depends on the framework that applies and on the wording of the notice. See eviction lawyer and tenant lawyer.

My employer in Sharjah has not paid my salary. Can MBM help?

Yes, we advise employees on unpaid salary, termination and end-of-service claims, and employers on complaints and terminations. A labour matter often starts with a complaint to the labour authority and may then go to a labour court. Bring your contract, your last pay slips and any complaint already filed. See labour lawyer and employee rights lawyer.

I have been contacted by the police or Public Prosecution in Sharjah. What should I do?

Do not ignore a summons or notice, speak to a lawyer before attending an interview or making a statement and do not delete messages or files. Call us as soon as you can. See criminal lawyer and travel ban lawyer.

Can MBM help with a bounced cheque in Sharjah?

Yes, for people who hold a returned cheque and for people who issued one. As we understand it, since the 2022 changes a returned cheque is generally a civil matter that can be enforced directly through the Execution Court, and criminal liability remains only in specified cases such as fraud or bad faith. The position depends on the facts, so we confirm it at your first consultation. See bounced cheque lawyer and debt recovery lawyer.

Do you handle property matters in Sharjah?

MBM advises on property matters and has an office in Al Khalidiya, Sharjah. Our property work is centred on Dubai, so if your property is in Sharjah, tell us at the first consultation and we will explain whether and how we can help and which authorities are involved. See real estate lawyer.

Does MBM act for free zone companies in Sharjah?

MBM acts for free zone companies, and for companies in the DIFC and the ADGM and for matters before the DIFC Courts. The route depends on the free zone's regulations, your licence and your contracts, so tell us which free zone you are in at the first consultation.

Do you act in Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah?

Clients from those emirates can start by phone or WhatsApp and meet us at the Sharjah office if needed. Courts, authorities and local rules differ between emirates, so at the first consultation we tell you whether your matter can be handled and how. We do not promise that we can act in every case, and if we cannot we say so plainly.

How do matters move between the Dubai and Sharjah offices?

MBM works as one team from two offices. You can start at either one, and if your matter belongs in Dubai or needs the Dubai team, the same team works on it and your documents are kept in one file. You do not have to explain your matter twice.

What documents should I bring to the first consultation?

Anything you have: an ID, the contract or agreement, any notice, summons or court paper, emails and messages, proof of payment, a short timeline and company documents if a business is involved. You do not need any of them to make the first call.

What are typical lawyer fees in Sharjah?

There is no single figure, because fees depend on the type of work, its complexity and value, the forum and whether the matter settles early or goes to a hearing. MBM does not publish a price list. We give you a written scope and fee position before you instruct us, and we tell you which third-party charges, such as court or government fees, are separate.

What is the difference between a lawyer, an advocate and a legal consultant in Sharjah?

The words overlap in everyday use, but titles can differ in what a person is permitted to do, particularly about appearing before a court. MBM is both a law firm (advocacy) and a legal consultancy, and its team is listed by title on this page. Ask the person handling your matter what they can do for you and who will act for you in the forum you need.

Can I contact MBM from outside the UAE?

Yes. You can call, message us on WhatsApp or send an email, and send documents the same way. For some steps, such as signing or authenticating a document, you may need to do something in person or through a representative. We explain what is needed and why before you commit. See notary public in Dubai.

Can a family member, colleague or friend contact you for me?

Yes, someone can make the first call or send the basic facts. To act on your behalf we will need your instructions, and we explain what is needed. What you or they tell us is treated in confidence.

Is what I tell you confidential?

Yes. Everything you tell MBM is treated in confidence from the first call, and we ask you to speak openly so we can give accurate advice.

Will MBM tell me if my case is weak?

Yes. We explain the risks and the weak points of your position as well as the strong ones, because you need them to make a good decision. No outcome is promised in any case.

Can a company have ongoing legal support in Sharjah instead of hiring a lawyer each time?

Yes. MBM offers retainer legal services for companies that want continuous access to legal advice. See retainer legal services and corporate and commercial lawyer.

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