1. What types of legal services do you offer?

We offer a complete legal services, covering the different branches of law, including family law, criminal law, civil litigation, commercial law, construction disputes, arbitration, inheritance and the issues related with real estate. We also provide assistance in contract drafting, corporate advisory, labor disputes and representation before the UAE courts including DIFC and ADGM courts.

2. Can you represent individuals and companies?

Yes, our firm represents both the individuals and corporate clients across the UAE and internationally. Our legal team advises the private clients, expatriates, entrepreneurs, SMEs, and large companies in various legal and commercial matters.

3. How experienced is the Dr. Hassan Elhais?

Dr. Hassan Elhais is a prominent legal consultant in the UAE with almost 20 years of legal experience in family, criminal, inheritance and arbitration matters. He has been awarded several international awards including “Legal Consultant of the Year" for several times.

4. Where are you located and how do I contact you?

We have offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and Dubai office located in 37th Floor, Latifa Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road. Clients can contact the firm through the official website, by calling the given telephone numbers, or by scheduling a consultation with the legal team.

5. How quickly can you provide a consultation?

We are willing to provide legal assistance timely, and we can usually schedule a consultation in a short time frame, depending on the urgency and complexity of the situation. We offer in-person and remote consultations to the clients in the UAE and outside of the UAE.

6. What makes you different from other law firms in Dubai?

Our firm has earned high recognition for the ability to combine the UAE legal expertise with an extensive international experience and client-focused representation. The presence of the highly renowned legal professional Dr. Hassan Elhais, further strengthens the reputation of the firm in handling the complex and sensitive legal matters with professionalism and strategic insight.

7. Do you handle international cases or cross border issues?

Yes, Dr. Hassan Elhais often advises our clients on the international and cross-border legal matters, such as family disputes, relocation cases, foreign judgments, issues related with inheritance, and the international business transactions. And our team has extensive experience in supporting expatriates and multinational clients in the various jurisdictions.

8. Do you assist with contract drafting and review?

Yes, we are providing professional legal services for contract drafting, legal review and negotiation of commercial, civil, employment, construction and partnership agreements. We also provide bilingual legal reviews to the clients to ensure compliance with the laws of UAE and the interests of the client.

9. Do you handle construction-related disputes?

Yes, we do handle the disputes related to construction law; our specialized team advises the clients on construction law matters, including contractor disputes, project delays, payment claims, FIDIC contracts, arbitration, and construction-related litigation. Our legal consultants assist developers, contractors, subcontractors, and property owners throughout the process of dispute resolution.

10. Can you represent me in criminal cases?

Yes, we are handling a wide range of criminal matters like financial crimes, cyber related crime, fraud, assault, defamation, and regulatory violations. Dr. Hassan Elhais is particularly recognized for his experience in the complex criminal cases and the criminal defense representation within the UAE legal system.

11. Do you provide family law services like divorce or child custody?

Yes, our firm has an extensive range of experience in the area of family law including divorce, child custody, alimony, guardianship, inheritance and international relocation disputes. The team regularly provides sensitive and confidential legal support to the expats and for the local families.

12. Do you offer legal support for real estate transactions?

Yes, our team provides legal assistance for real estate matters like sale of the property, purchases, leasing, development agreements, and real estate disputes. Our lawyers also advise the clients on due diligence, contract verification, property ownership regulations, and for the investment-related legal matters in the UAE.

Awards & Accolades

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Top Ranked - Family/ Matrimonial for High Net Worth 2026

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Family Lawyer of the Year 2026 UAE - IE 100 Awards

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Recommended Family Lawyer 2026 UAE - Spear's 500

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Best Legal Consultant of the Year 2026 UAE - Leaders of Law

Litigation Law Firm of the Year 2026 by M&A Today - Global Awards

Litigation Law Firm of the Year 2026 - M&A Today - Global Awards

Family Law Expert Firm of the Year 2026 in the United Arab Emirates - Leaders of Law

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Family Law Expert of the Year 2026 in the United Arab Emirates - Leaders of Law

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Recommended Family Lawyer 2025 UAE - Spear's 500

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Best Legal Consultant of the Year 2025 UAE - Corp INTL

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Top Ranked - Family/ Matrimonial for High Net Worth 2025

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Top Author in the JD Supra Readers' Choice Award for Family Law and International Law

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Best Legal Consultant of the Year 2024/2025

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Top Ranked - Family/ Matrimonial for High Net Worth 2024

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Top Ranked - Family/ Matrimonial for High Net Worth 2023

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Lexology Legal Influencers Q2 2023 - Private Client - Asia-Pacific

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Lexology Legal Influencers Q1 2023 - Private client - Asia-Pacific

Litigation Law Firm of the Year 2023

Legal Influencers Q4 2022 – Private client - Asia-Pacific

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Legal Influencers Q4 2022 for Future of legal services – Private client - Asia-Pacific

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Top Ranked - Family/ Matrimonial for High Net Worth 2022

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Legal Influencers Q1 2022 Private client - Asia-Pacific

Legal consultant of the year Litigation - Dr Hassan Elhais - 2021

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Legal Consultant of the Year Litigation 2021

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Best Legal Consultant of the Year 2020 - UAE

Thought Leader in the Lexology Legal Influencers 2020

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Thought Leader in the Lexology Legal Influencers Q3 2020

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Best Legal Consultant of the Year 2019

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Legal Consultant of the Year 2018 - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Thought Leader in Private Client - Asia-Pacific 2018

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Legal Consultant of the Year 2014

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Civil Law - Legal Consultant of the Year 2015

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Civil Law in the UAE

Dr. Hassan Elhais
United Arab Emirates Leading Adviser of the Year 2016

Professional Sector Network Global Awards

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Litigation - Legal Consultant of the Year 2016

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Legal Consultant of the Year 2016

Dr. Hassan Elhais
Commercial Arbitration - Legal Consultant of the Year 2016

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Mondaq Awards

Mondaq award winner for "Contributor Most Read In United Arab Emirates" in June 2019

Mondaq award winner for "Contributor Most Read In United Arab Emirates" in April 2017

Mondaq award winner for "Contributor Most Read In United Arab Emirates" in March 2017

Mondaq award winner for "Contributor Most Read In United Arab Emirates" in January 2017

Mondaq award winner for "Contributor Most Read In United Arab Emirates" in November 2016

Mondaq award winner for "Contributor Most Read In United Arab Emirates" in October 2016

Mondaq award winner for "Contributor Most Read In United Arab Emirates" in September 2016

Mondaq award winner for "Contributor Most Read In United Arab Emirates" in July 2016

Mondaq award winner for "Contributor Most Read In United Arab Emirates" in June 2016

Mondaq award winner for "Contributor Most Read In United Arab Emirates" in May 2016

Mondaq award winner for "Contributor Most Read In United Arab Emirates" in April 2016

Mondaq award winner for "Contributor Most Read In United Arab Emirates" in March 2016

Mondaq award winner for "Contributor Most Read In United Arab Emirates" in February 2016

Mondaq award winner for "Contributor Most Read In United Arab Emirates" in January 2016

Mondaq award winner for the most popular article in the UAE in March 2012 for Labour Law.

Mondaq award winner for the most popular article in November 2011 for an article about alcoholic beverages and licensing - laws must be known by the arrivals.