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The firm offers free legal advice to clients in fields including litigation and labour law

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 December 2017: As part of its efforts to enhance its community services during the UAE's Year of Giving 2017, Dubai Land Department (DLD) has reached a cooperation agreement with BSA Ahmed Bin Hazeem & Associates (BSA), the region's leading legal services provider, to create a 'Legal Clinic'.

The 'Legal Clinic' will be open to the public on 17^th December from 8a.m. to 2p.m. at DLD's offices in Deira, providing an exceptional opportunity for all of its clients to benefit from valuable information and specialised legal advice.

The initiative will provide free information and advice to residents in the UAE, raising their awareness of their legal rights in various fields and enabling them to access the expertise of highly skilled lawyers.

Twenty-five expert lawyers from BSA, specialising in a wide range of areas including real estate, construction, employment, compensation claims, criminal matters, debt recovery, tenancy disputes, inheritance and family, will be present on the day to assist residents with their queries and concerns.

His Excellency Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD, commented: "We would like to thank BSA for its role in spreading legal awareness among our clients. We appreciate this initiative and will continue our efforts to provide services to help the public understand their rights and obligations in the real estate market in particular, as well as in various other aspects of their wider lives."

Dr. Ahmad Bin Hezeem, Senior Partner at BSA, said: "The 'Legal Clinic' provides free services to the public in cooperation with DLD, making a simple but highly effective contribution to the community. Over the past 17 years, we have been successful in strengthening our community role by helping those who wish to have support in our field. We are happy to make everyone feel safe by providing them with expert legal information and advice."

Bin Hezeem added: "BSA is proud to be partnering with DLD on this occasion and looks forward to building on the success of the first 'Legal Clinic' so we can repeat this initiative on a regular basis. We hope to see more of these initiatives launched by other institutions, ensuring that everyone is contributing to raising legal awareness among all segments of society."

Bin Hezeem concluded: "At BSA we are fully aware that not everybody has the financial means to access high-quality legal services. That is why we have decided to pledge both our time and knowledge to the public at no cost whatsoever – our legal experts are on hand to serve the community."

BSA's highly experienced litigation team will be offering complimentary legal advice to all members of the public. The clinic is informal, so there is no need to make an appointment; however, people are encouraged to visit early as the service will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

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About Dubai Land Department:

Dubai Land Department (DLD) was found in May 1960 to establish the most prominent real estate sector in the Middle East and in the world.

DLD provides outstanding services to all its customers whilst developing the necessary legislation to propel the real estate sector in Dubai, organizing and promoting real estate investment, and spreading industry knowledge. DLD seeks regional and worldwide innovation in real estate with the aid of its active organizations that include: Real Estate Regulatory Agency, the regulatory arm, Real Estate Investment Management & Promotion Center, the investment arm, Dubai Real Estate Institute, the educational arm, and Rental Dispute Center, the judicial arm.

Unified Toll Free Number:

In order for Dubai Land Department to provide the best possible service in a rapid manner and to ensure the comfort and happiness of our customers, it has activated a new toll-free call centre number [8004488]. This can be used for all Dubai Land Department and Rental Disputes Center enquiries.

About BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates ("BSA"):

BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP was founded in Dubai in 2001, offering services that combine comprehensive knowledge of local law with a modern and progressive approach. The Team includes 71 lawyers, representing 30 nationalities, speaking 16 languages and working in 9 offices across the GCC.

BSA's access to key local authorities and solid legal expertise across a broad spectrum of industries sets them apart as one of the few Dubai headquartered legal practices that have exceeded their original boundaries.

The firm's clients include public and private sector companies, local businesses and multinationals from various industries, government owned entities and other law firms. BSA regularly represents and collaborates with international law firms, assisting with the delivery of high-end legal services.

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