Wheels of justice: 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…
Emirati lawyer Abdullah Al Nasser turned his Mercedes Maybach van into a mobile office to avoid traffic and improve his legal services. Inspired by the novel and film "The Lincoln Lawyer," Al Nasser set up his van to conduct virtual conference calls, client meetings, and discussions with his legal team. With state-of-the-art digital infrastructure in the UAE, such as superfast internet and digital judicial services, Al Nasser made his van a hub for flexible and accessible legal work.
Over 70% of his legal services are now provided from the vehicle, allowing him to meet clients remotely, reduce travel time, and strengthen client relationships. Clients, like Salah Ahmed, a Sudanese resident in Dubai, have welcomed this innovative approach, finding it convenient and efficient. Al Nasser's mobile office also reflects the broader shift in business practices in the UAE, accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, towards digital services and remote working.
However, court hearings still require participants to be physically present in a quiet, appropriate setting.
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