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Al Etihad
11 hours ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department issues decisions on registration of lawyers, law firm representatives
24 June 2025 23:43 ABU DHABI (WAM)The Lawyers Affairs Committee at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has issued a number of regulatory decisions related to the registration of lawyers in the roll of practicing attorneys, and the renewal of registrations for law firm decisions also included reviewing a range of professional requests and complaints, in line with the Department's commitment to continuously develop the regulatory framework of the legal profession, and foster a fair and transparent legal environment that keeps pace with judicial and legislative developments in the Emirate of Abu its regular meeting, chaired by Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Under-Secretary of the Judicial Department, the committee discussed the items on its agenda and made a series of decisions aimed at reinforcing the quality of legal performance and ensuring adherence to established professional this context, the committee approved the registration of two Emirati lawyers in the roll of practicing attorneys, following their successful completion of the approved training programme at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Academy. The move reflects the Department's commitment toward supporting and empowering national talent to engage in the legal profession with high levels of professionalism and committee also reviewed requests to renew the registration of 10 lawyers whose registrations had expired for more than two months, and decided to proceed with the renewal process after the applicants met all the approved relation to professional compliance, the committee examined eight complaints filed against lawyers, and issued appropriate decisions in accordance with the established procedures, ensuring justice, professional integrity, and the protection of the rights of all parties involved. The decisions also included the renewal of registration for three law firm representatives after verifying their fulfilment of the necessary requirements, in recognition of their role in executing legal procedures and supporting lawyers in performing their duties.
Zawya
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department's Lawyers Affairs Committee approves registration of eight new Emirati lawyers
The Lawyers Affairs Committee at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has issued a resolution approving the registration of eight new Emirati lawyers in the register of practising lawyers, following their successful completion of the mandatory training programme at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Academy — a prerequisite for admission before the courts and prosecution offices within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. This decision was made during the Committee's April meeting, chaired by His Excellency Counsellor Youssef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. During the session, the Committee also reviewed and deliberated upon applications for the renewal of registration submitted by nine lawyers whose registration had lapsed for more than two months. In addition, the Committee approved the registration of one legal representative in the register of law firm representatives, following fulfilment of the requisite criteria. Furthermore, the Committee examined ten applications submitted by lawyers, alongside three applications for renewal in the law firm representatives' register. It also considered two complaints filed against practising lawyers and adopted the appropriate decisions in accordance the rules, regulations, and ethical standards governing the legal profession, with the overarching aim of enhancing the quality of legal practice, improving professional competence, and reinforcing public trust in legal service providers.
