🔏 Defamation & Reputation · Civil & Cybercrime Law

Defamation & Reputation Claims in Dubai

Whether the harm was done in person, in writing, or online, our civil litigation team helps individuals and businesses protect their reputation and pursue the compensation the law allows.

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Defamation Practice

Defamation & Reputation Services

Protecting individuals and businesses from false statements, under both UAE civil law and the Cybercrime Law.

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Online & Social Media Defamation

False statements published on social media, messaging apps, or websites — pursued under the UAE Cybercrime Law and general civil liability for harm.

False Reviews & Reputation Management

Responding to false or malicious online reviews that misrepresent facts, including cease-and-desist notices and platform takedown requests.

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Business & Commercial Defamation

Protecting companies from false statements made by competitors, former employees, or third parties that damage commercial reputation or client relationships.

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Workplace & Professional Defamation

Addressing false statements made by or about employees, colleagues, or business partners that affect a person's professional standing.

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Criminal Defamation Complaints

Filing criminal complaints where defamatory conduct meets the threshold for prosecution, alongside or instead of a civil claim.

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Cease-and-Desist & Takedown Notices

Formal notices demanding retraction or removal of defamatory content, often the fastest way to stop ongoing harm before litigation.

Our Process

From Evidence to Resolution

Defamation cases are won or lost on evidence. We start by helping you preserve the defamatory content — screenshots, witness statements, correspondence — before it can be deleted or disputed, then assess whether a civil claim, a criminal complaint, or both are the right course of action.

Where speed matters most, we can issue a cease-and-desist notice or platform takedown request within days, while we prepare the fuller claim for compensation or, where appropriate, a criminal complaint.

  • Evidence preservation and documentation guidance
  • Cease-and-desist letters and takedown requests
  • Civil compensation claims under the Civil Transactions Law
  • Criminal complaints under the UAE Cybercrime Law
  • Coordination with platforms on content removal
FAQs

Defamation Law Questions

It can be either, or both. You may bring a civil claim for compensation under the UAE Civil Transactions Law, and in appropriate cases a criminal complaint can also be filed — including under the Cybercrime Law where the defamatory content was published online. We advise on the most effective route for your situation.
Potentially, yes — if the review contains false statements of fact rather than genuine opinion, and it has caused you or your business harm. We assess the content, gather evidence, and advise whether a cease-and-desist notice, a platform takedown request, or a formal claim is the right next step.
Online defamation — including on social media, messaging apps, and review platforms — falls under Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 (the UAE Cybercrime Law), alongside the general civil law protections against harm to reputation. We handle both the civil and cybercrime dimensions of a claim.
Defamation claims are generally treated as tort claims under the UAE Civil Transactions Law, which carry a shorter limitation period than ordinary contract disputes. Because the applicable period depends on when the harm and the responsible party became known to you, we recommend seeking advice as soon as possible after discovering the defamatory content.
Yes. Businesses can pursue claims for reputational and commercial harm caused by false statements, including defamatory reviews, competitor smear campaigns, or false claims made to clients, suppliers, or regulators.

Protect Your Reputation

The longer defamatory content stays online or uncontested, the more damage it can do. Speak with our team about the fastest way to respond.

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