Cheque bounce cases in Dubai have undergone major legal reform. Under Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2020, dishonored cheques are now handled both civilly and criminally depending on the circumstances. Our cheque bounce lawyers in Dubai provide expert representation for both creditors recovering funds and defendants facing charges.
Understanding UAE Cheque Bounce Law 2020
The 2020 amendment to UAE Commercial Transactions Law changed how cheque bounce cases are handled: criminal prosecution only if the drawer intentionally provides false information or stops payment fraudulently, while civil remedies remain available for all dishonored cheques.
How to Handle a Bounced Cheque in Dubai
If You Received a Bounced Cheque
If you received a dishonored cheque in Dubai: obtain a bank return memo, file a civil complaint at Dubai Courts, pursue the payment order procedure (partial payment), and if fraud is involved, file a police report.
If You Issued a Cheque That Bounced
If you’re the drawer of a dishonored cheque: immediately contact the payee to negotiate payment, consult a cheque bounce lawyer in Dubai, prepare a defense if criminal charges are filed, and explore settlement options.
Debt Recovery Through Bounced Cheques
Our cheque bounce lawyers help creditors recover debts through payment orders, asset freezing, enforcement of judgments, and negotiated settlements. We achieve fast, effective recovery for clients across Dubai.
Contact our cheque bounce lawyers in Dubai immediately: +971506275196. Fast, effective legal action for dishonoured cheques.