Newsletter – December 2025

Abdelaziz Alhanaee Law Firm Secures Final Judgment Exceeding AED 6 million in Commercial Agency Infringement Dispute

Abdelaziz Alhanaee Law Firm has achieved a significant legal victory in a complex commercial litigation case concerning the infringement of an exclusive registered commercial agency. The firm successfully obtained final and binding judgments in the client’s favour at all judicial levels, culminating in an award of compensation exceeding AED 6 million.

The dispute concerned the unauthorized importation and distribution of vehicles falling under an exclusive commercial agency, where the firm’s client is the sole and exclusive authorised agent for a specific brand of motor vehicles within the United Arab Emirates.

Professional Leadership and Strategic Direction

From the outset, Lawyer Abdelaziz Alhanaee personally spearheaded the case strategy, framing the matter as a statutory violation of UAE commercial agency regulations rather than a routine commercial dispute. His approach was characterized by a meticulous alignment of legal arguments, factual evidence, and expert analyses within a cohesive litigation framework capable of withstanding scrutiny at all stages of judicial review.

Under his leadership, the legal team was able to:

            •          Identify the fundamental statutory violations early in the litigation process.

            •          Develop a comprehensive litigation roadmap anticipating appellate and cassation review.

            •          Ensure consistency in legal positioning throughout all phases of the proceedings.

            •          Maintain strategic control over both evidentiary and expert processes.

This proactive leadership was instrumental in assisting the courts in fully appreciating the dispute’s legal complexity and broader commercial impact.

Establishing Commercial Agency Infringement

The case arose from the deliberate importation, distribution, and commercial dealing in vehicles protected under an exclusive registered commercial agency, in clear violation of mandatory provisions of the UAE commercial agency law.

Under Abdelaziz Alhanaee guidance, the legal team successfully established that:

            •          The client held a valid and registered exclusive commercial agency for the relevant motor vehicle brand within the UAE.

            •          The opposing parties knowingly engaged in the unauthorized commercial exploitation of agency-protected vehicles.

            •          Such conduct constituted a direct breach of statutory protections afforded to registered commercial agents.

This legal position was consistently upheld by the courts at all levels of litigation.

Expert Evidence and Damage Quantification

A central challenge involved demonstrating the financial harm and loss of profits suffered by the exclusive agent as a direct result of the infringement.

Abdelaziz Alhanaee strategically managed the engagement with technical and accounting experts by:

            •          Precisely defining expert mandates addressing both liability and quantum.

            •          Coordinating the examination of customs data, manufacturer systems, and operational records.

            •          Successfully rebutting unfounded claims relating to re-exportation or non-commercial use.

            •          Countering attempts to dilute the defendants’ proportionate liability.

The successful resolution of this case underscores Abdelaziz Alhanaee Law Firm’s commitment to delivering decisive outcomes through strategic leadership, technical legal expertise, and rigorous case management in high-stakes commercial agency disputes.