Stefani Legal Consultants

Stefani Legal Consultants is a boutique legal consultancy renowned for its expertise in Corporate and Commercial law, Financial Services, and Capital Markets. The firm provides tailored, strategic advice that empowers clients to navigate the complex regulatory and legal landscape of the UAE with confidence.

The firm advises a distinguished clientele, including listed companies, FTSE firms, leading financial institutions, high-net-worth family offices, and some of the world’s most successful investment and brokerage firms. The Firms areas of expertise include a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial matters, with a particular strength in banking, capital markets and the broader financial services sector.

Stefani Legal Consultants holds a market-leading position across key sectors, including financial services, real estate, technology and fintech, corporate and investment funds, and private client services. The firm delivers high-impact legal solutions across a broad range of practice areas, including:

Financial Services Regulation:
The firm has established itself as a market leader in financial services regulation, obtaining licenses for some of the world’s largest brokers, investment firms, and fintech enterprises. The practice has seen substantial growth in high-profile engagements, including cross-border compliance projects, strategic advisory mandates, and licensing approvals for globally recognized financial institutions. Recent highlights include securing regulatory approvals for multiple leading brokerage houses and fintech ventures, strengthening their operations across key international markets. The team has been pivotal in supporting complex licensing processes, internal compliance frameworks, and strategic structuring for clients with multi-jurisdictional operations.

Corporate & Commercial:
A leading advisor on corporate structuring, governance, and strategic transactions, with extensive experience guiding multinational investors and high-profile enterprises. The practice has successfully executed numerous shareholder agreements, corporate restructurings, and cross-border transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Recent mandates include complex joint ventures and corporate consolidations for institutional clients, reflecting a deep understanding of global commercial and corporate landscapes.

Real Estate & Investment:
Specialists in high-value property and investment transactions across multiple jurisdictions. The team has facilitated acquisitions, sales, and structured investment deals for institutional investors and developers, securing all necessary regulatory approvals.

Technology & Fintech:
Advisory in technology and fintech sectors, assisting startups and established enterprises in navigating complex regulatory environments and securing strategic licenses. The practice combines deep regulatory insight with commercial practicality, supporting clients in scaling operations and achieving competitive advantage in global markets.

Private Client & Immigration:
Provides high-net-worth individuals and families with strategic residency, wealth structuring, and cross-border planning solutions. Key engagements include investor and Golden Visa programs, complex immigration planning, and multi-jurisdictional compliance advisory. The practice has successfully assisted clients in establishing long-term residency, structuring family assets, and planning for future generations, ensuring seamless navigation of intricate legal and regulatory frameworks.

Wills and Probate:
The firm delivers comprehensive advisory on succession planning, trusts, and estate management. The practice advises on the establishment, management, and administration of commercial and international trusts, supporting asset protection, wealth preservation, and cross-border planning. Tailored succession planning and will drafting services ensure that high-net-worth clients’ wealth, assets, and legacy are preserved and transferred efficiently according to their wishes.

The firm’s team comprises highly qualified professionals with focused experience and deep expertise in their respective fields. Combining legal knowledge with strategic insight, the firm delivers sophisticated, bespoke solutions that uphold the highest standards of professionalism and discretion.