Checklists
Client Checklists.
Documents and preparation points that help structure sensitive UAE matters clearly.
- 01Preparation
Before submitting a commercial dispute.
- Confirm the contractual basis
- Reconcile the amounts in dispute
- Identify the counterparty entity correctly
- Compile written correspondence
- Document settlement attempts to date
- Identify limitation considerations
- Confirm jurisdictional scope
- 02Preparation
Documents for debt recovery.
- Underlying contract or invoice
- Statement of account
- Delivery or performance evidence
- Cheque or payment instrument records
- Demand correspondence
- Acknowledgements and partial-payment records
- 03Preparation
Documents for breach-of-trust concerns.
- Evidence of entrustment
- Record of the property or funds involved
- Communications showing the arrangement
- Demand correspondence
- Evidence of refusal or misuse
- Identity records of the parties
- 04Preparation
Evidence bundle checklist.
- Chronological index
- Originals or certified copies
- Translations where required
- Authentication of foreign documents
- Witness or supporting statement list
- Cross-reference table of exhibits
- 05Preparation
Before requesting external counsel coordination.
- Confirm the scope of the matter
- Prepare a concise written brief
- Identify the jurisdictional focus
- Compile core documents
- Confirm conflict and confidentiality concerns
- Agree the coordination scope in writing