counsel.

A CLEARER WAY TO FIND LEGAL HELP

The right lawyer.
For what
comes next.

Life in the UAE is full of possibilities.
When things get complicated, find your way
forward with the right legal expertise.

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Modern towers along Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai
A little clarity.
A lot more confidence.
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
LET’S START WITH YOUWhat can we help with?
Your details, handled with care No obligation to instruct a lawyer You decide who represents you

EXPERTISE FOR EVERY CHAPTER

Start with what matters.

Not sure which area fits?

LESS SEARCHING. MORE CLARITY.

A better first step.

Finding legal help shouldn’t
feel like another problem to solve.

01

Tell us what’s happening.

Choose your practice area, location and budget. A short overview is enough to get started.

02

Prepare with confidence.

Know what to ask and what to bring. Understand the scope before you agree to any fees.

03

Choose your next move.

Request pilot review. When introductions become available, you decide whether to share your details.

CLEAR EXPECTATIONS, FROM DAY ONE

Good advice starts
with a clear fee.

There isn’t one price for legal help. A contract review, a rental dispute and a complex court case each need a different approach.

01

Fixed fee

For a clearly defined task.

Ask exactly which documents, revisions and steps are included.

02

Hourly fee

For work that can change in scope.

Ask for the rate, an initial budget and approval before overruns.

03

Retainer

For ongoing business support.

Compare included hours, response times and work billed separately.

For context, the DIFC Courts’ 2023 cost-assessment benchmark lists AED 2,391/hour for lawyers up to five years’ experience and AED 3,746/hour for partners. This is not a retail price list or a quote. Read the benchmark.

COUNSEL IN CHATGPT

Start with a question.
Leave with a clearer brief.

Explore the right practice area and prepare for your first consultation, in a conversation that feels natural.

Private pilot · Preparation, not legal advice
Counsel YOUR LEGAL STARTING POINT

I’m buying an apartment in Dubai. What should I ask a lawyer?

A property specialist is a good starting point. Before your consultation, prepare:

  • The property’s location and purchase stage
  • Your main questions about the agreement
  • Any dates you need to work around
Property & real estate
ILLUSTRATIVE CONVERSATION

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE

Let’s make
things clearer.

Tell us a little about your situation. We’ll save your enquiry for the private pilot, with you in control of what happens next.

A NOTE ABOUT THE PILOT

We’re building our partner network. Introductions are not yet live, and no lawyer is assigned when you submit.

Have an urgent deadline? Contact a licensed lawyer directly.

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Please leave out confidential documents, identification numbers and children’s names.

No payment is collected by Counsel.

A LITTLE MORE CLARITY

Your questions, answered.

No. Counsel is a legal discovery service in a private pilot. We help you understand practice areas and prepare an enquiry. Legal advice and representation must come from an appropriately licensed professional.

FOR UAE LEGAL PRACTICES

Good clients start with
the right conversation.

Help shape a more thoughtful way to discover legal expertise.
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