The Emirates is a hub for cross-border commerce and disputes — and the evidence often lives elsewhere, including in the United States. Where a UAE or DIFC court case needs U.S.-located records or testimony, § 1782 is the route to reach them.
Why UAE litigants use § 1782
- Cross-border fraud and asset recovery. Funds and counterparties frequently touch U.S. banks; the records that trace them sit in the United States.
- Documents from U.S. companies relevant to a Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or DIFC dispute.
- Sworn testimony from a U.S.-based witness for use in the foreign proceeding.
Common UAE scenarios
Onshore civil and commercial actions and DIFC Court proceedings needing U.S.-located evidence; cross-border fraud and asset tracing through U.S. financial institutions; judgment enforcement against U.S. assets; and shareholder, joint-venture, and construction disputes with a U.S. evidence trail.
How it works
We act as your U.S. counsel: we assess § 1782 fit, identify the right U.S. federal district, prepare and file the application — usually ex parte — and carry it through, delivering the evidence for use in your UAE or DIFC proceeding. You and your local counsel keep the matter; we handle the U.S. side. For firms, see For Foreign Counsel.
Have a UAE or DIFC case that needs U.S. evidence?
Tell us about the proceeding and what you're trying to obtain, and we'll assess whether § 1782 fits.
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