Faraz Salat
Legal Consultant, Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy (Dubai, UAE)
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration:
Representation in commercial and real estate arbitrations before the DIAC, the Ajman Commercial Arbitration Center, and ad-hoc tribunals.
Handling ratification and execution of awards in UAE Courts.
Criminal Law defense (financial crimes, fraud, breach of trust) and Extradition matters.
Family Law & Private Client:
International divorce, custody disputes, succession planning, and inheritance disputes.
Acted as an expert witness on UAE Law before foreign courts regarding the enforcement of foreign judgments and family law matters.
Corporate, Commercial & Real Estate:
Corporate structuring (Mainland & Free Zones), commercial contracts (Distribution/Vendor agreements), and Franchising.
Real Estate litigation (SPA termination, delay compensation) and Insurance disputes.
Intellectual Property & Technology:
IP advisory (Trademark/Copyright), Cyber Law, Data Protection, and E-commerce regulations.
Employment Law:
End-of-service claims, wrongful termination, and non-compete enforcement.
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Corporate and Financial Laws – O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU)
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) – University of Mumbai
DIFC Laws & Courts Procedure – DIFC Academy
Contract Law Certificate – HarvardX (Harvard University)
Diploma in Entrepreneurship Administration and Business Laws – National Law School of India University (NLSIU)
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Journalism and Mass Communication – Madurai Kamaraj University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology – University of Mumbai
Note: Faraz also completes annual advanced training with the Dubai Legal Affairs Department and the DIFC Academy in specialised areas including Arbitration, Bankruptcy, Criminal Procedures, Family Law (Wills & Probate), Civil & Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, Employment, Corporate Tax, and Intellectual Property.
Legal Consultant – Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department
Registered Advocate – Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa
Faraz Salat is a Dubai-licensed legal consultant at Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy with nearly a decade of experience. He is a versatile practitioner specialising in family law, corporate advisory, and dispute resolution. Faraz is frequently instructed as an expert witness on UAE law before foreign courts, providing opinions on the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitration awards, as well as complex cross-border family disputes.
His extensive dispute resolution practice encompasses commercial and civil litigation, international sale of goods disputes, and handling arbitrations under the rules of various leading arbitration centers in the UAE. Faraz collaborates with specialised law firms to handle both advisory and contentious matters within the DIFC and ADGM. He guides clients regarding virtual assets through regulatory frameworks and handles their matters before the relevant authorities. His broader practice includes IP protection, real estate litigation, landlord and tenant disputes, employment matters, cybercrimes, and criminal defense in financial cases, narcotics, and extradition matters.