Abu Dhabi Global Market
ADGM Lawyers & Legal Services | QAF Legal
Deep, hands-on experience within Abu Dhabi Global Market — the capital’s international financial centre and common law jurisdiction.
Abu Dhabi Global Market
ADGM Courts Lawyer
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is a financial free zone in Abu Dhabi that operates under English common law with its own independent court system, legal framework, and regulatory authorities. ADGM Courts handle commercial disputes, employment claims, and regulatory enforcement matters entirely in English, using procedural rules based on the English Civil Procedure Rules.
QAF Legal's ADGM practice focuses on litigation before ADGM Courts, arbitration under the ADGM Arbitration Centre, corporate advisory for ADGM-registered entities, and regulatory compliance with ADGM authorities including the Financial Services Regulatory Authority. Our lawyers are experienced in navigating ADGM's unique legal ecosystem, from initial case strategy through trial and enforcement.
We represent clients in commercial disputes, employment tribunal claims, corporate governance matters, and regulatory enforcement proceedings before ADGM institutions. Whether you are establishing an ADGM entity, defending a claim before the ADGM Employment Tribunal, or enforcing an arbitral award, our ADGM courts lawyers provide precise, English-language counsel at every stage. Our deep familiarity with ADGM procedure and the FSRA regulatory regime makes us a trusted partner for financial institutions, funds, and international businesses operating within the free zone.
Practice Areas at this Location
Within ADGM, QAF Legal advises across litigation, arbitration, corporate law, employment, and commercial contracts. Our ADGM courts lawyers appear regularly before the ADGM Court of First Instance and Court of Appeal and the ADGM Employment Tribunal. Explore our ADGM practice areas below to see how we support financial institutions, holding companies, funds, and international businesses within the free zone.
Our ADGM Practice
How We Help in ADGM
ADGM Courts Litigation
Commercial disputes before the ADGM Court of First Instance and Court of Appeal, conducted in English under common law.
Employment Tribunal
Employer and employee representation under ADGM Employment Regulations.
Corporate Structuring
SPVs, holding structures, foundations, and fund vehicles within the ADGM framework.
Why ADGM
Key Differentiators
Common Law Jurisdiction
ADGM directly applies English common law — a familiar framework for international investors.
English-Language Proceedings
All court proceedings, filings, and judgments are conducted in English.
International Arbitration
ADGM Arbitration Centre offers a neutral, world-class seat for cross-border disputes.
Our ADGM Team
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