Reconcile
Confirm the principal, payments, credits, interest basis and due dates.
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Debt Recovery & Enforcement
From unpaid invoices and acknowledgements to judgments, awards and lawful enforcement measures.
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What matters first
Recovering a commercial debt in the UAE usually requires proving the obligation, amount, due date and default, then selecting the appropriate notice, payment-order, substantive claim or enforcement route. A signed contract is helpful but invoices, delivery evidence, account statements, acknowledgements and correspondence can also be important. A judgment is not the end of the process if voluntary payment does not follow.
Information on this website is general and is not legal advice. Legal options depend on the facts, documents and applicable forum.When we help
Typical situations
- Unpaid invoices and commercial receivables
- Loan and acknowledgment-of-debt claims
- Payment orders and civil claims
- Execution of UAE judgments
- Recognition of foreign judgments
- Enforcement of arbitral awards
What to prepare
Documents for the first assessment
- 01Contract, purchase order or facility document
- 02Invoice ledger and bank statement
- 03Delivery or acceptance evidence
- 04Acknowledgements and payment promises
- 05Judgment, award or execution-file details
Process
From first assessment to action
Prove
Connect the ledger to contracts, delivery and written acknowledgements.
Choose
Assess notice, payment-order, claim and settlement options.
Enforce
Move from an enforceable instrument to lawful recovery measures.
FAQ
Questions clients ask
Can I recover without a signed contract?
Sometimes, but the evidential assessment becomes especially important. Invoices, delivery records, bank transfers, messages and admissions may help establish the relationship and amount.
How long does debt recovery take?
There is no universal timeline. It depends on the forum, service, objections, evidence, appeals and whether assets can lawfully be identified and reached.
Can legal fees be recovered?
Cost recovery depends on the forum, applicable rules, orders made and the contract. It should not be assumed to equal the full amount spent.
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