Investigations

As regulatory authorities in the UAE and worldwide become more demanding and sophisticated, expert legal advice at every stage of enforcement and investigation has become essential. Suhaila Al Marzooqi and her team leverage their extensive experience to advise clients on regulatory risks, conduct internal investigations, and develop robust defense strategies in the event of official inquiries or prosecutions.

Whether defending corporations or individuals involved in criminal or regulatory investigations, conducting internal probes for companies, or advising executives and whistleblowers, Suhaila helps clients navigate the legal, regulatory, and reputational challenges that arise in such high-stakes matters.

She is widely regarded as a leading investigation lawyer in Dubai, specializing in fraud investigations, corporate investigations, and criminal defense. Her areas of expertise include:

  • Fraud, embezzlement, and corruption cases

  • Tax evasion and money laundering investigations

  • Regulatory compliance and violations

  • Employee misconduct and whistleblower defense

  • Cross-border criminal and financial investigations

With a deep understanding of both UAE law and international regulatory frameworks, Suhaila Al Marzooqi provides strategic, practical, and results-oriented legal solutions that align with her clients’ commercial and reputational interests. Her firm is recognized among the best corporate investigation law firms in the UAE, providing comprehensive investigation, compliance, and risk advisory services.

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Representative Experience

  • [Online Consumer Platform]: Conducted a major internal investigation into data theft by a senior employee, acting as the client’s fraud investigation lawyer.

  • [Regional Bank]: Represented the client in a Central Bank of the UAE inquiry following a data breach and alleged cybersecurity violations.

  • [Finance Company]: Advised on suspected fraudulent transactions involving multiple jurisdictions, coordinating civil and criminal actions.

  • [Technology Firm]: Led a criminal investigation under Article 120 of UAE Labour Law after an employee disclosed confidential data to competitors.

  • [Private Bank]: Assisted in an internal employee fraud probe, developing compliance frameworks and risk mitigation strategies.

  • [Accounting Firm]: Acted in a data theft case, handling both civil and criminal proceedings arising from employee misconduct.

  • [Insurance Brokerage]: Represented in a corporate fraud dispute involving concurrent investigations by the Dubai Public Prosecutor and DIFC Data Protection Authority.

  • [Corporate Clients]: Guided multinational clients in establishing internal investigation protocols and ensuring compliance with UAE regulatory standards.

  • [Swiss Court Case]: Provided expert legal opinion on UAE federal law before the Commercial Court of Zurich in a case concerning criminal jurisdiction.

  • [Investment Fund]: Advised on money laundering and employee fraud issues under investigation by the Central Bank and Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).