Dr. Hassan Elhais
Dubai, United Arab Emirates- Construction Disputes
- International Arbitration
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- +114
- Languages
- Arabic, English
- Price range
- $$
- Founded
- 2006
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Easements and boundary disputes are among the most personal conflicts in property law, because they usually involve a neighbour. A lawyer in this area deals with unclear boundary lines, fences or buildings that cross onto another plot, rights of way, access roads, drainage and utility routes, rights to light and claims that a path has been used long enough to become a legal easement.
The law is national, and in some countries regional. Land registers, cadastral maps and old deeds often decide where a boundary runs, yet the map and the fence on the ground do not always match. A surveyor's report is often the key evidence. Many systems let a right of way arise from long use, while others only recognise easements that are written and registered.
Fees are usually hourly, with a fixed fee for a letter to the neighbour or a negotiated boundary agreement. Contingency fees are uncommon for boundary work and banned in many countries. Legal expenses insurance attached to a home policy may cover some of the cost, so check your policy first.
These disputes can run for years and cost more than the strip of land is worth. Some countries require mediation or a conciliation step before a claim. Limitation periods and prescription rules can also turn long tolerance into a lost right. Before hiring, ask whether a survey is needed, what the register and deeds say, whether mediation is realistic and what a full court case would cost. Filter by country or city below to find lawyers for easement and boundary disputes.
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Our directory currently covers 2,606 Easements & Boundary Disputes law firms worldwide. 99 of them have a public rating, averaging 4.9 out of 5.
Cities with the most Easements & Boundary Disputes firms are Nairobi (12), Bangkok (9), Lagos (9), Marbella (9) and Riyadh (8).
Languages are listed for 2,593 firms; the most common are English (2,572), French (73), Spanish (72), Arabic (51) and Hindi (46).
Of the firms that publish an indicative price range, 100% describe themselves as moderate ($$). Always ask for a written quote for your matter - see our guide to lawyer fees.
91 firms are ranked in The Legal 500. The longest-established firm listed was founded in 1736.
Lexrova lists 2,606 Easements & Boundary Disputes law firms worldwide. 99 of them have a public rating (average 4.9/5).
Based on publicly available ratings, the highest rated include Dr. Hassan Elhais (5★, 27 reviews), Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy (5★, 24 reviews) and Graml & Kollegen Rechtsanwälte Regensburg (5★, 18 reviews). Ratings are one signal - check practice areas and ask about experience with matters like yours.
Yes. The languages listed most often are English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Hindi. Each profile shows the languages the firm works in.
Fees depend on the firm, the lawyer's seniority and the complexity of the matter. Among firms that publish a price range here, the most common is moderate ($$). Ask for a written estimate and the fee basis (hourly, fixed or contingency) before you start - our guide to lawyer fees explains the options.
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