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We aim to explain legal issues, documents and potential next steps in straightforward language, so clients can make better-informed decisions.
Sajid Aboobacker Legal Consultancy (SALC) supports individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses with considered legal guidance across a broad range of legal and commercial matters in the United Arab Emirates.
SALC Legal Consultancy was founded by Sajid Aboobacker, a legal professional with over 31 years of experience in the legal fraternity, including more than 27 years of professional practice in the United Arab Emirates. Built on extensive regional legal experience and a practical understanding of business and legal environments, SALC is committed to providing professional, client-focused legal consultancy and advisory services to individuals, businesses, corporate organisations and investors. With professional exposure across the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and India, SALC brings a broad regional perspective to addressing complex legal and commercial concerns. Our approach goes beyond simply identifying legal issues. We focus on understanding each client's circumstances, evaluating the available legal options, assessing potential risks and recommending practical and commercially sensible solutions.
SALC assists clients in navigating disputes through negotiation, amicable settlement, litigation and arbitration-related proceedings. Our professional experience includes matters before UAE Courts, the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), together with coordination and legal support in matters involving relevant authorities, public prosecution and police departments.
At SALC, we believe that effective legal consultancy is built on professional integrity, legal knowledge, strategic thinking and a clear understanding of our clients' objectives. Our commitment is to provide practical legal solutions, protect our clients' interests and help them make informed decisions with confidence.
View our legal practice areasEvery matter is different. Our approach is designed to help clients understand the issues, consider available options and move forward with a clearer view of the process.
We aim to explain legal issues, documents and potential next steps in straightforward language, so clients can make better-informed decisions.
We consider the available facts, relevant documents, objectives and applicable legal framework before discussing a practical way forward.
Where appropriate, we help clients evaluate negotiation, documentation, settlement or formal dispute-resolution options suited to their circumstances.
Contracts, correspondence and supporting records can be central to a legal matter. We help clients identify and review relevant documentation.
We understand that legal issues can involve sensitive business and personal information and approach client matters with due care.
We recognise the value of timely communication and aim to keep clients informed about relevant developments and requested information.
Explore our key practice areas. The services available for a particular matter will depend on its circumstances, the applicable law and the scope of the engagement.
Company matters, commercial contracts, business arrangements and legal compliance guidance.
02 / FINANCEGuidance on financial arrangements, documentation and related commercial concerns.
03 / RESTRUCTURINGLegal guidance for financial distress, obligations, restructuring and insolvency-related matters.
04 / PROJECTSContractual concerns, project-related disputes and construction documentation.
05 / WORKPLACEEmployment agreements, workplace issues and immigration-related advisory matters.
06 / PERSONALGuidance on family matters, personal status issues and related documentation.
07 / PROPERTYProperty transactions, ownership concerns, agreements and property-related disputes.
08 / RECOVERYOutstanding payments, demand correspondence, settlement discussions and recovery guidance.
09 / COVERGuidance on insurance documentation, coverage concerns and related disputes.
10 / DISPUTESInitial legal guidance and dispute-related support based on the nature of the matter.
11 / DOCUMENTSLegal opinions, agreements, notices and other legal documentation.
12 / TENANCYTenancy agreements, landlord–tenant issues, notices and rental dispute guidance.
Looking for a particular service? Browse all practice areas or contact SALC to discuss your requirements.
Good preparation starts with understanding the issue. We work to make the process clear, from the first discussion through to the agreed next steps.
Discuss the issue, desired outcome, key dates and the people or organisations involved.
Identify relevant contracts, correspondence, notices and other supporting documents.
Explain relevant considerations and possible next steps within the scope of the engagement.
Agree on priorities, responsibilities and the appropriate course of action for the matter.
Helpful answers to common questions about our legal consultancy and the first steps in discussing a matter.
Sajid Aboobacker Legal Consultancy (SALC) is a UAE-based legal consultancy founded by Adv. Sajid Aboobacker. It provides legal guidance across a range of business, personal and dispute-related areas.
You can contact SALC to enquire about corporate and commercial matters, banking and finance, insolvency, construction, employment, family, real estate, insurance, immigration, legal documentation and debt recovery. The team can clarify whether your particular matter falls within the available service scope.
Prepare a short summary of the issue, important dates, your preferred outcome and copies of relevant contracts, emails, notices or other documents. Avoid sending highly sensitive documents until a suitable method for sharing them has been confirmed.
SALC works in association with Hani Al Jasmi Advocates & Legal Consultants in relation to litigation before UAE courts and arbitral matters. Please contact SALC to clarify the professional arrangements and representation options for your specific case.
No responsible legal adviser can guarantee the outcome of a matter. Available options and likely considerations depend on the facts, evidence, applicable law, procedural requirements and decisions made by the relevant authorities or tribunals.
Use the contact page to send an enquiry. Include a brief description of the matter and the best way to reach you, without including unnecessary confidential information in the initial message.
Speak with SALC about your legal concern, understand the information needed and discuss an appropriate next step.