Road legal: UAE's own 'Lincoln Lawyer' turns van into mobile office to beat traffic
When Emirati lawyer Abdullah Al Nasser found himself running late for a meeting in Ajman after being stuck in a traffic jam, he was driven to make a change. He swiftly cut through the congestion , pulled over to the roadside and connected to the internet to make a virtual conference call. That experience made him reflect on how much of his daily work could be carried out without being tied to a…
Lawyer Abdullah Al Nasser, founder of Araa Advocates Group, has transformed his Mercedes Maybach van into a mobile office to circumvent traffic issues and provide flexible legal services in the UAE. The idea was inspired by the novel and movie, The Lincoln Lawyer, in which a defense lawyer conducts his work from a car to evade congested Los Angeles traffic.
Emirati traffic jams led Al Nasser to set up his van as a mobile office, where he can hold virtual conference calls and carry out consultations from any location across the country. Al Nasser emphasizes the importance of the UAE's advanced digital infrastructure, including superfast internet and digital judicial services, which enable him to provide legal services remotely.
A screen in the van allows Al Nasser to remotely hold meetings with his legal team and clients, while also providing a space for face-to-face consultations. Clients can even be picked up in the van, turning the journey into an opportunity to discuss cases or receive legal services. The concept has been well-received by clients, as it brings the lawyer's services closer to them while providing a comfortable and innovative means of transportation.
The mobile office model underlines a wider shift in business practices in the UAE, particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic spurred the adoption of digital services and remote working. Al Nasser believes that using a van for legal services can also help reduce traffic congestion and lower emissions, as fewer vehicles need to travel to business meetings. However, he does not attend court remotely from the vehicle due to strict court requirements for remote hearings.
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