Dr. Hassan Elhais

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 20+ years

LAW FIRM: Al Rowaad Law Firm and Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

SERVICES: All Kinds of Services Including Divorce, Corporate, Real Estate, Criminal

BRANCHES: Dubai & Abu Dhabi

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Top Author in the JD Supra Readers’ Choice Award for Family Law and International Law
• Best Legal Consultant of the Year 2024/2025
• Top Ranked – Family/Matrimonial for High Net Worth 2024
• Legal Influencers Q1 2023 – Private client – Asia, Pacific
• Lexology Legal Influencers Q1 2023 – Private client – Asia, Pacific

Led by Dr. Hassan Elhais, the firm is recognized for its professionalism, deep legal expertise, and commitment to delivering client-focused solutions. It is a prominent legal practice based in Dubai, known for its comprehensive legal services across various sectors. The firm specializes in corporate law, real estate, dispute resolution, and family law, offering both litigation and advisory services.

★★★★★4.9

Richard: I am very thankful to them. Dr. Hassan handled my case proceeding and gave me the most simplified and approachable way on understanding the procedures and my stand.

300 Google Reviews

My Family Lawyer

My family lawyer specializes in finding solution in difficult family cases. They are negotiators between parties to reach to amicable divorce, child custody and child support!

SERVICES: Divorce- Child, Custody-Child, Support Settlement, Agreement for Divorce and Custody Inheritance Will

NUMBER OF LAWYERS: 8+

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 10+ Years

FREE CONSULTATION: Available

★★★★★ 5.0

Bryan Ruiz: Absolutely Amazing!! I came to my family lawyer at a time of confusion and fear. I didn’t know the laws in Dubai or how to go about and they took absolute excellent care of me. Sahar made sure to calmly walk me through the entire process. She and her team were always available to me and walked me through it. The best part is the know the law which helps you get a fair chance of getting to the other end. I would 1000% recommend them to everyone. Thank you again team!!

36 Google Reviews

AWS Legal Group

They leverage their knowledge, skills, and experience to protect each client’s interests with integrity and determination. Their commitment goes beyond their duties to ensure complete client satisfaction. They are dedicated to elevating their firm to a position where AWS sets the benchmark for legal assistance, creating a lasting legacy for centuries to come.

SERVICES: Arbitration Law, Banking Law, Business Setup, Civil Law, Commercial Law, Construction Law, Criminal Law, Debt collection, Family Law..

NUMBER OF LAWYERS: 20

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 25+ Years

OTHER BRANCHES: Egypt, UK, Iraq

★★★★★ 4.5

Arya Kelid: AWS is a wonderful law firm who have been supportive of my case from the get go till now. Anything I have ever needed from them, they have offered even adding suggestions that have not come to mind. I cannot recommend them strongly enough and I already have to friends in need previously. They do their due diligence and they care about their clients.

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

LAW FIRM: Al Rowaad Law Firm

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 17 years

SERVICES: All kinds of services including divorce, corporate, real estate, criminal

BRANCHES: Dubai & Abu Dhabi

AWARDS & CERTIFICATES:

• Top Ranked – Family/ Matrimonial for High Net Worth 2022
• Legal Influencers Q1 2022 Private client – Asia-Pacific
• Legal Consultant of the Year Litigation 2021
• Thought Leader in Private Client – Asia-Pacific 2018
• Commercial Arbitration – Legal Consultant of the Year 2016

Davidson & Co

They are part of Legalink, an international network of over 60 independent, business-focused law firms. Additionally, they belong to the International Fraud Group (IFG), a coalition of more than 30 carefully selected law firms operating in over 50 countries, dedicated to tackling cross-border fraud and recovering stolen assets globally.

SERVICES: Arbitration, Aviation, Banking And Finance, Business Advisory, Commercial, DIFC Wills, Employment..

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 50+ years

NUMBER OF LAWYERS: 10

INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP: The Legal 500, Legalink, IFG

★★★★ 3.9

Benjamin Dawson: Thanks to Andy Lyons and the team at Davidson & Co for their quick and clear advice on some intricate UAE legal issues. They went above and beyond what I would have expected and were very approachable and professional in every respect. Would definitely recommend.

28 Google Reviews

Diana Hamade Attorneys

Diana Hamade Attorneys at Law, the leading family law firm in the UAE, offers specialized legal services in Shari’a and expatriate family law matters. The firm is led by Diana Hamade, the first and only female lawyer from the Middle East to be a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers.

SERVICES: Divorce Proceedings, Child Custody, Asset Division, Family Mediation, Inheritance Matters, International Family Law, Adoption and Guardianship, Child Support and Maintenance, Alimony and Spousal Support..

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 15+ years

NUMBER OF LAWYERS: 7

AWARDS: Women in Law Awards – Lexis Nexis, Law Firm Leader of the Year Winner

★★★★ 3.0

Gayle Davies: Highly recommended

6 Google Reviews

Yasin Al Hamed Advocates

Since its establishment, their Law Firm has consistently strived to deliver exceptional legal services across a broad spectrum of practice areas, serving individuals and corporations alike, both locally and internationally. Their guiding principle is “Quality of Service & Client Satisfaction.”

SERVICES: Civil, Commercial, Criminal, and Banking matters, besides representing clients in Employment Disputes, Debt Recovery, and Rental & Real Estate Matters, in addition to expertise in civil areas like Personal Status, Family Law, and Inheritance matters for Muslims and non-Muslims.

NUMBER OF LAWYERS: 3

★★★★★ 4.5

Raymond Dano: Thank you, Yasin Al Hamed, one of the top leading law firms in Dubai! They’ve helped me so much with my case and kept me updated throughout the process until everything was taken care of. They explain everything in detail and made the process a better learning experience. I guarantee once you have used their services you will look no further.

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Chancery Chambers

Their goal is to provide their clients with comprehensive legal knowledge and expertise, ensuring they benefit from their combined legal and commercial acumen. This client-centric approach is fundamental to the services they offer and integral to their firm’s growth and development.

Ms. Zulaikha: She is the Senior Family lawyer in Chancery Chambers. Having 21+ years of experience in the field, has solved more than 150 family issues through litigation.

SERVICES: Arbitration Law, Mergers And Acquisitions, Debt Recovery Lawyer, Civil And Commercial Litigation, Company Incorporation, Legal Drafting, Legal Due Diligence, Commercial Safeguards, Labour Lawyer…

SECTORS: Tax, Shipping, Retail, Real Estate, Mining, Logistics, Insurance, Hospitality, Health Food and Beverages, Education, Construction and Engineering, Banking and Finance, Aviation…

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 16+

★★★★★ 4.9

Clay Fernandes: I am thrilled to report that my friend’s perseverance, coupled with the expertise of Emil and his team, resulted in a positive outcome. This week, my friend finally received the compensation he rightfully deserved, bringing an end to this stressful ordeal. I would highly recommend their services to anyone in need of expert legal advice and representation.

11 Google Reviews

James Berry & Associates

James Berry & Associates, a prominent independent law firm based in Dubai, is affiliated with the Mackrell International Legal Network. Collaborating with their network’s member law firms allows them to offer comprehensive global legal assistance to their clients, preserving the unique “independent” and “local” characteristics in every jurisdiction.

SERVICES: Certifications and Swearing of Oaths, Commercial, Corporate, DIFC Employment Solutions, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Family Law – UAE and UK, Independent Legal Advice, Intellectual Property, Litigation Excellence…

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 35+

★★★★ 4.3

Evgeniya Khudyakova: James Berry & Associates” epitomizes excellence in the legal field. Their unwavering commitment to clients, combined with unparalleled expertise, makes them the go-to choice for anyone in need of legal assistance. Trustworthy, effective, and results-driven – they’re simply the best.

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