ENGONGA DUBAI
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5.0 / 5.0 Trust ScoreExcellence in Legal Practice | Rated by Dubai's Elite

The Legal Architects of Your Future Worldwide.

Boutique expertise. Global reach. Personalized solutions for individuals and corporations in Dubai. Led by Dr. Mohamed Alhammadi & Sarah Roberts.

Excellence in Legal Practice ◆Rated by Dubai's Elite ◆98% Success Rate ◆Direct Partner Access ◆English · Arabic · French ◆Excellence in Legal Practice ◆Rated by Dubai's Elite ◆98% Success Rate ◆Direct Partner Access ◆English · Arabic · French ◆Excellence in Legal Practice ◆Rated by Dubai's Elite ◆98% Success Rate ◆Direct Partner Access ◆English · Arabic · French ◆Excellence in Legal Practice ◆Rated by Dubai's Elite ◆98% Success Rate ◆Direct Partner Access ◆English · Arabic · French ◆

Who We Are

A Legacy of Justice, A Future of Success.

At Engonga Dubai, we are not just lawyers; we are strategic partners in your journey. Our firm is uniquely powered by the dual expertise of Dr. Mohamed Alhammadi, a local Emirati legal scholar with deep roots in global corporate law, and Sarah Roberts, a British-qualified international solicitor renowned for her strategic negotiations.

We represent a fusion of local insight and international standards — ensuring that no case is too complex and no detail is overlooked.

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What We Do

Five Practices, One Standard of Excellence

Grants, employment entry, global mobility, international transactions and logistics — handled end to end by the partners themselves.

Cross-Border Counsel

International Transactions & Deal Structuring

Facilitating Business Transactions Across Borders

Whether you are closing a deal with a partner in another country or moving funds between jurisdictions, we make cross-border commerce straightforward. We draft and negotiate the agreements, structure the transaction to satisfy the laws of every jurisdiction involved, and coordinate with counterparties and their counsel so your deal completes smoothly, compliantly, and without costly surprises.

  • Drafting and negotiation of international sale, supply, and partnership agreements.
  • Cross-border payment and escrow structuring between countries.
  • Regulatory and compliance clearance in every jurisdiction along the chain.
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Trade & Transit

Freight, Shipping & Logistics Support

Keeping Freight and Logistics Companies Moving

For shipping lines, freight forwarders, and logistics operators, delay is expensive. We provide the legal framework that keeps cargo moving swiftly: carriage and charterparty contracts, customs and port documentation, liability and claims management, and rapid resolution when goods are held at a border. Our goal is simple — your freight arrives on time, and disputes never slow it down.

  • Contracts of carriage, charterparties, and freight forwarding agreements.
  • Customs clearance and port documentation handled end to end.
  • Swift dispute and claims resolution to keep cargo and cash flowing.
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Zero Repayment | Zero Fees

The UAE Free Grant & Funding Program

Unlock Government Grants & Business Support

We help individuals, entrepreneurs, and SMEs secure life-changing financial grants from UAE government entities. Unlike loans, these grants DO NOT require repayment and carry NO interest or hidden fees. We handle the entire application process: from identifying the right fund (e.g. Dubai SME, MBZUAI initiatives, or other federal grants), to drafting the proposal, to ensuring your compliance and financial viability are presented perfectly to the review boards. We turn your business idea or expansion plan into a funded reality.

  • 100% success-focused application drafting.
  • Financial forecasting and feasibility studies.
  • Full legal compliance with DED (Department of Economic Development) regulations.
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Legal Employment Solutions

Employment Entry & Work Permits (Dubai)

Visa & Work Permit Processing for Employees

Relocating to Dubai for work? We simplify the complex maze of UAE labor law. We ensure that your Employment Visa, Work Permit, and Emirates ID are processed seamlessly and legally. We manage the documentation, medical checks, and biometrics, ensuring you are “Dubai Ready” without the bureaucratic headaches.

  • End-to-end attestation of educational certificates and marriage documents.
  • Contract drafting and review under DIFC or Onshore laws.
  • Fast-track processing to get you working legally in record time.
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Beyond Borders

Global Migration & International Job Placement

Migrate & Secure Employment Abroad

Dreaming of a life beyond the UAE? Engonga Dubai offers a premium “Migration Plus” package. We not only process your residency visas, work permits, and permanent residency applications for the UK, Canada, Australia, and the EU, but we also partner with global recruitment agencies to help secure you a job in your destination country.

  • Resume and LinkedIn profile optimization for international markets.
  • Visa application drafting and interview preparation.
  • Settlement support (bank account opening, accommodation searches).
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The Partners

Two Partners. Personal Attention.

Portrait of Dr. Mohamed Alhammadi

Dr. Mohamed Alhammadi

Managing Partner

Corporate Law · Commercial Litigation · Grant Law

A native of Abu Dhabi, Dr. Alhammadi holds a PhD in International Trade Law. He has advised government entities and Fortune 500 companies on navigating the complex legal landscape of the Middle East and Multiple Countries.

Portrait of Sarah Roberts

Sarah Roberts

Partner, Head of Immigration & Employment

Employment Law · Visa Appeals · International Migration

A seasoned solicitor with over 15 years of experience in the UK and the GCC. Sarah specializes in high-stakes employment disputes and complex global mobility cases.

Why Choose Us

Why the Elite Trust Engonga Dubai.

01

Direct Access to Partners

No junior associates. You work directly with Dr. Alhammadi or Sarah.

02

Bilingual Excellence

We speak English, Arabic, and French to serve a diverse clientele.

03

Proven Track Record

A 98% global success rate across multiple countries. A record built on meticulous preparation, deep knowledge and relentless attention to every detail of your case.

Testimonials

Trusted by Founders, Executives & Families

“Engonga Dubai has been an absolute game-changer for our international recruitment. They have successfully processed over 100 work permits for our diverse team of global educators. Their meticulous handling of attestations and visa paperwork allows us to hire top talent from around the world with complete confidence and zero legal headaches. We highly recommend them to any institution operating in Dubai.”
Senior Leadership Team—GEMS British School Dubai
“We closed a seven-figure supply agreement with a European manufacturer in under a month. Dr. Alhammadi structured the payments and escrow across three jurisdictions and anticipated every regulatory hurdle before it became a problem. The deal completed exactly as planned — we would not sign another cross-border contract without them.”
M. Laurent—Managing Director, Trading House
“When our shipment was held at Jebel Ali over a documentation discrepancy, Engonga Dubai resolved it within days. They redrafted our carriage contracts and streamlined our customs paperwork, and our freight has moved without a single delay since. Indispensable to any logistics operator working through the UAE.”
H. Bergmann—CEO, Freight & Forwarding Company
“Coordinating payments between our Dubai headquarters and our Asian suppliers was a constant worry. Engonga Dubai put a compliant structure in place that satisfies regulators in every country we trade with. Professional, discreet, and genuinely international in their thinking.”
K. Tanaka—CFO, Import & Export Group
“Sarah was a lifesaver when my visa was rejected. She had it overturned in 48 hours. I owe my career in Dubai to her.”
J. van Dijk—Finance Director
“The grant process was daunting until we met Engonga Dubai. They secured a 500k AED grant for our R&D center. Flawless.”
P. Raghavan—Operations Manager
“Moving to Canada felt impossible until Engonga handled my migration. I even got a job offer before I landed!”
D. Mueller—Software Engineer
“Our onshore-to-DIFC restructuring was handled with precision. Board-level advice, delivered without a single junior in sight.”
L. Ferreira—Group General Counsel
“They renegotiated my employment contract and settlement in one week. Calm, bilingual, and utterly professional.”
A. Nasser—Regional Sales Head
“Our whole family's UK residency was processed while we stayed in Dubai. Every document was anticipated in advance.”
S. & R. Al Balushi—Private Clients
“Three work permits, three weeks, zero surprises. Engonga Dubai is now our firm's standing legal partner.”
T. Vasquez—COO, Logistics Group

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