Foreign Attorneys to Directly Represent Clients in Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court
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The door is now open for foreign attorneys to directly represent their clients in the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court.
Decision No. 21 of 2024 establishes a registration system for foreign lawyers to practice before this court. To register, foreign lawyers must meet specific conditions:
- Fluency in English
- 15 years of experience as an attorney or legal consultant
- Practice through a duly registered law firm in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court, the first English-speaking family court in the region, applies a non-religious civil law for foreigners and tourists under Civil Marriage Law No. 14 of 2021.