United Arab Emirates
These tables show the best performing law firms overall in our rankings in this jurisdiction based on our assessment of aggregated rankings across all practice areas.
DWF Middle East LLP
Firms in the Spotlight
HAMDAN ALSHAMSI LAWYERS & LEGAL CONSULTANTS
With commitment to legal excellence and innovation, Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyer and Legal Consultants (HAS) is a full-service Dubai based law firm operating at international standards.
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
Our strong practice areas are family law, criminal law, civil law, corporate & commercial, banking, maritime & transport, labor, litigation, arbitration, and real estate. Our team of lawyers, advisors and administrative staff collaborate with a single goal: the success of our clients.
HAMDAN ALSHAMSI LAWYERS & LEGAL CONSULTANTS
Founded in 2010 by Hamdan Alshamsi expert UAE litigation practitioner, Hamdan Alshamsi lawyers & Legal Consultants (“HAS”) legal practice provides sector expertise at both local and international levels.
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Kim Medina, Director of Legal and Compliance
Knightsbridge Group
Amer Obeid, Managing Partner
Obeid & Medawar Law Firm LLP
Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultant
Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants
Jasmin Fichte, Managing Partner
Fichte & Co.
Mr. Hamdan Alshamsi, Senior partner & Founder
HAMDAN ALSHAMSI LAWYERS & LEGAL CONSULTANTS
Comparative Guides
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Contribution fromS.U.Khan Bizilance Legal Consultants
Banking & Finance
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Contribution fromAfridi & Angell Legal Consultants
Construction
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Contribution fromDentons
Trademark Disputes
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Contribution fromUnited Trademark & Patent Services
News & Developments
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MB advises DPI on leading Sylndr’s Series A funding round
We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny (“MB”) acted as legal counsel to DPI Venture Capital, the venture arm of Development Partners International (“DPI”) on leading Sylndr’s Series A funding round via Nclude Fund.
Matouk Bassiouny UAE - 22 May 2025
Dispute Resolution
CHANGES UNDER THE NEW PERSONAL STATUS LAW
PART 1 | TERMINATION OF MARRIAGE
INTRODUCTION
The UAE has issued a new personal status law, namely, Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 on the Issuance of the Personal Status Law, on the 1st of October, 2024 which will come into effect on the 15th of April 2025.
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy - 22 May 2025
Shipping
UAE’s New Maritime Law: The Process of Chartering a Ship
Recently, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) updated and improved its maritime laws in order to strengthen the role that the maritime industry sector plays in international trade. Federal Decree-Law No. (43) of 2023 on Maritime Law (UAE New Maritime Law) has replaced earlier law.
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy - 22 May 2025
Dispute Resolution
Registration of births for children conceived outside the institution of marriage
In the recent years, the UAE has brought about significant changes to its legal provisions regarding relationships between unmarried couples and children born outside the boundaries of a marriage. The law provides a definitive procedure to register and document births of such children, and establish their legal identity.
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy - 22 May 2025