
AED 2.3 Million Court Judgment Won for Unpaid Contract β Dubai Commercial Court
π Case Overview:
A regional logistics company retained Elite Advocacy after their B2B client failed to pay AED 2.3 million in outstanding invoices for delivered goods and breached multiple contract terms.
Attempts at amicable settlement had failed for over 4 months. The client needed urgent legal action to recover funds without jeopardizing their commercial license and vendor obligations.
βοΈ Legal Challenge:
The dispute involved:
A cross-border contract governed by UAE law
Multiple payment delays and invoice defaults
Unreturned goods and breach of refund clauses
Lack of notarized documentation, requiring strategic evidence building
βοΈ Our Legal Strategy β UAE Commercial Dispute Lawyers:
Our civil litigation team proceeded with a fast-track commercial claim under UAE Civil Procedure Law:
Filed a civil lawsuit with Dubai Commercial Court
Built the case using delivery confirmations, correspondence, and VAT filings
Invoked Articles 246, 267, and 291 of the UAE Civil Code on contractual performance and damages
Requested full principal amount + late fees + legal interest + costs
Managed bilingual pleadings and attended all hearings on behalf of the client
π’ Result: Full Judgment Secured
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AED 2.3 million awarded in full (principal + 5% legal interest)
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Court ordered opposing party to pay legal fees & costs
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Commercial license of debtor was flagged, triggering enforcement
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Client fully repaid within 60 days of judgment
π¬ Client Feedback:
βElite Advocacy recovered what we thought was lost. Their understanding of UAE commercial law and court process was flawless.β
π Why This Matters
Unpaid invoices or contract disputes in Dubai? Donβt let the issue linger. With the right legal approach, your business can recover what itβs owed β quickly and professionally.