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AED 2.3 Million Court Judgment Won for Unpaid Contract – Dubai Commercial Court

πŸ“Œ 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.


βš–οΈ 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


βš–οΈ Our Legal Strategy – 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


🟒 Result: Full Judgment Secured

βœ… AED 2.3 million awarded in full (principal + 5% legal interest)
βœ… Court ordered opposing party to pay legal fees & costs
βœ… Commercial license of debtor was flagged, triggering enforcement
βœ… Client fully repaid within 60 days of judgment


πŸ’¬ Client Feedback:

β€œElite Advocacy recovered what we thought was lost. Their understanding of UAE commercial law and court process was flawless.”


πŸ” Why This Matters

Unpaid invoices or contract disputes in Dubai? Don’t let the issue linger. With the right legal approach, your business can recover what it’s owed β€” quickly and professionally.

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