Urgent And Temporary Measures
Need urgent legal action in the UAE? Fakher & Co secures asset freezing orders, travel bans, passport release, and evidence preservation through fast-track Orders on Petitions.
Swift Legal Action to Protect Your Rights Before It’s Too Late
In many legal disputes, time is the most critical factor. A debtor may be attempting to hide assets, a business partner may be destroying evidence, or an employer may be unlawfully holding your passport. In these urgent situations, waiting for a full trial—which can take months—is not an option. You need immediate legal intervention to protect your rights.
This is where Orders on Petitions come in. An Order on Petition is a powerful, fast-track legal remedy in the UAE that allows a judge to issue an immediate, enforceable order to safeguard your rights, preserve evidence, or secure assets, often without notifying the opposing party beforehand.
Why Use an Order on Petition? The Strategic Advantage
Choosing this route over standard litigation offers several key benefits in time-sensitive scenarios:
- Speed: Judgments are often issued within a matter of days, not months.
- Surprise: In most cases, the opposing party is not notified in advance, preventing them from taking action to circumvent the order (e.g., moving funds).
- Immediate Enforcement: These orders are legally binding and can be enforced by state authorities, including the police, to ensure compliance.
- Preventative Power: They are designed to prevent irreversible harm before it occurs, preserving the status quo until the full dispute can be resolved.
Types of Urgent Measures We Secure for Our Clients
At Fakher & Co, our litigation team is highly proficient in filing a wide range of Orders on Petitions to address critical situations.
We regularly secure orders for:
1. Precautionary Seizure of Assets (Freezing Orders) When there is a risk that a debtor will sell, transfer, or hide their assets to avoid payment, we can obtain a court order to freeze: * Bank accounts and financial assets * Real estate properties and vehicles * Company shares and other securities * Goods held in warehouses, ports, or customs
This ensures that assets remain available for recovery once a final judgment is issued in your favor.
2. Travel Bans Against Debtors or Defendants To prevent an individual from fleeing the country to evade legal accountability, we can secure an immediate travel ban. This order instructs immigration and law enforcement to prevent the person from leaving the UAE until the legal matter is resolved.
3. Release of Passports If an employer, lender, or any other party is unlawfully withholding your passport, we can file an urgent petition to compel its immediate return. The right to freedom of movement is constitutionally protected, and the court enforces these orders swiftly, involving the police if necessary.
4. Statement of Facts / Preservation of Evidence In cases where physical evidence could be altered or destroyed (e.g., in a construction defect or damaged goods case), we can request the court to appoint an expert to immediately inspect and officially document the current state of affairs. This preserves crucial evidence for your future lawsuit.
5. Appointing a Judicial Guardian In disputes over the management of a property or business, we can ask the court to appoint a neutral third-party guardian to manage the asset and prevent mismanagement or misappropriation of funds until the dispute is settled.
Your First Line of Defense in a Legal Crisis
When faced with an urgent threat, you need a legal team that can act with speed, precision, and strategic purpose. The lawyers at Fakher & Co are experts in securing these critical temporary measures, providing you with the immediate protection you need to safeguard your interests.