For individuals and businesses
Civil claims & litigation
If someone owes you money and refuses to pay, or you have suffered loss because of another person's conduct, the usual route is a civil claim. We handle these matters for individuals and businesses before the General Court, from the first demand letter through to judgment and appeal.
First consultation free
Call or message us with a short account of what happened.
What we handle
- Claims for personal debts and loans not backed by an enforceable instrument
- Claims for material and moral damages
- Compensation claims arising from road traffic accidents
- Disputes over the sale of cars and other movable property
- Recovery of money paid without legal basis
- Construction and service contract disputes between individuals
- Defending claims brought against the client and filing statements of defence
- Appeals against judgments before the Court of Appeal
How we handle the file
We start by examining the documents and assessing the strength of the evidence under the Law of Evidence, then give the client a risk analysis, a cost estimate and the options available, including settlement or conciliation through the Taradhi reconciliation centre. If litigation is the right course, we draft the statement of claim and file it through Najiz, attend hearings and submit written pleadings and evidence. On the merits we rely on the Civil Transactions Law and other applicable legislation, and on procedure, the Law of Sharia Procedure. Once judgment is issued we either follow it through to finality or prepare an appeal, and then move the file to enforcement where needed.
Common questions
I have no written contract. Can I still make a claim?
Not necessarily a bar. The Law of Evidence accepts several forms of proof, including admissions, witness testimony and digital evidence such as messages and bank transfers. How strong that proof is varies from case to case, which is why we review what you have before filing.
How long does a civil case take?
There is no fixed timeframe. It depends on serving the other party, the number of hearings, whether an expert or witnesses are needed, and whether either side appeals. We give an initial estimate after studying the file, together with the factors that could lengthen it.
Can we still settle after the case has been filed?
Yes. The parties may settle at any stage, and the settlement can be recorded before the court or through the reconciliation centre. A settlement record issued by a competent body is an enforceable instrument, so it can be enforced if either party fails to honour it.
General information only. The answer in your case depends on its facts and documents.
Related services
- Criminal defence We represent accused persons and victims from the investigation stage through to final judgment.
- Family & personal status We handle divorce, custody, maintenance and inheritance matters before the Personal Status Court.
- Labour disputes We act for employees and employers in labour disputes, from amicable settlement to judgment.
- Real estate We handle ownership, tenancy, partition and title-transfer disputes before the courts.
The first consultation is free