Mohammad Adam

I am a Senior Legal Consultant who has considerable knowledge about the laws operating in the UAE especially concerning litigation and legal consultancy. I possess an LLB (Honors) Degree from Al-Neelain University in Sudan. During my career as a lawyer, I have handled various cases including commercial, civil, and real estate cases. Some of the corporate cases I have handled include issues like company liquidation, bankruptcy, insolvency, and inheritance. I try to understand each case that comes into my office in depth and come up with strategies that can protect the business interests of my clients. I strongly believe that litigation is not all about having knowledge about the laws but rather using those laws in a manner that can give you practical solutions.

Mohammad Adam Case Experience

Commercial and Corporate Disputes

• I provide my expertise in high-stakes commercial litigation, including breach of contract, partnership and shareholders’ claims.
• I have extensive experience in managing cases of liquidation and bankruptcy in accordance with UAE Federal Law.
• I offer legal advice concerning corporate governance and compliance with regulatory requirements for both onshore companies and free zone establishments.

Civil and Real Estate Law

• I have vast experience litigating complex real estate disputes involving developers’ breaches, ownership issues and disputes related to residential properties.
• I litigate civil disputes arising from contracts, liabilities and enforcement issues.

Inheritance and Estate Management

• I assist in transfer of estates, including local and international inheritances.
• I litigate probate disputes as an advocate for heirs and estate administrators. 

Case Study: Proving Nominal Partnership and Securing Full Ownership

The Challenge

One of the difficult cases for me was the situation with the nominative form of a partnership. My client was officially 49% shareholder of an LLC with 51% belonging to the local sponsor. However, the sponsor was not involved in the financial affairs of the business, and an additional agreement stated that my client was the full-fledged owner of the company.

After the death of the sponsor in 2022, the family of the deceased laid claim on profits of multiple years and did not show any willingness to negotiate. Moreover, the problem was complicated by the fact that there was a minor among the heirs.

Strategic Approach

A practical and strategic approach was adopted in handling the issue. This involved reaching out to the family members of the dead individual for crucial information regarding the estate file. The next step was getting the needed permissions from the Inheritance Court to access the needed documents.

The following were key elements used in making the case more convincing:

• Presenting the side agreement to prove that it was just an assumption of partnership. 
• Supplying relevant financial documentation such as sponsorship fees paid. 
• Showing that there was no capital contribution by the dead individual as well as no risk sharing.

The Result

However, the case was won by the court entirely on behalf of my client. The court recognized the fact that it was a merely nominal partnership and required changes to be made in the Memorandum of Association as well as the trade license. The claim raised by the heirs was rejected altogether.

Mohammad Adam Academic Certifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. Honours) – Al-Neelain University, Sudan 
• Professional Advisor in UAE Business and Civil Law 
• Specialist Practitioner in UAE Bankruptcy and Insolvency Frameworks 

Mohammad Adam Expertise