Dealing with, and providing great legal advice on, wealth management, estate planning, and family governance requires expert legal guidance. The following distinguished private client lawyers in Dubai are renowned for their expertise in serving high net worth individuals and families:, based on our five point review process, including their online reputation and reviews:-
Diana Hamade Attorneys at Law
Lead Attorney: Diana Hamade
Practice Areas:
- Estate Planning and Succession
- Asset Protection
- Family Governance
- Sharia-compliant Wealth Structuring
Locations Served: Dubai, UAE
Diana Hamade is ranked in Band 1 for High Net Worth by Chambers and Partners. Her firm offers a holistic approach to private client services, integrating civil and Sharia law to craft bespoke solutions for clients’ personal and financial affairs.
Stephenson Harwood
Lead Attorney: Alastair Glover
Practice Areas:
- Trusts and Estates
- Succession Planning
- Family Governance
- Foundations
Locations Served: Dubai, UAE
Alastair Glover is ranked in Band 1 for Private Wealth Law by Chambers and Partners. He is also named as an expert for private clients in Who’s Who Legal and was the sole winner of the Client Choice 2022 award for Private Client in the UAE.
Horizons & Co
Lead Attorneys: Ali Al Zarooni and Lilas Alakhras
Practice Areas:
- Estate Planning
- Private Wealth Structuring
- Family Office Services
- Dispute Resolution
Locations Served: Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE
Horizons & Co provides strategic, creative, and bespoke guidance with succession and estate planning, private wealth, and family law issues.
Al Tamimi & Company
Lead Attorney: Dipali Maldonado
Practice Areas:
- Family Business Advisory
- Private Client Services
- Cross-border Estate Planning
- Family Governance
Locations Served: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), UAE
Dipali Maldonado is ranked Band 1 in Chambers & Partners Private Wealth law for 4 years in a row. She has extensive experience in advising family businesses, high-profile and high-net-worth individuals, and family offices on all aspects of their businesses; both local and international, contentious and non-contentious.
Afridi & Angell
Lead Attorneys: Bashir Ahmed and Stuart Walker
Practice Areas:
- Estate Planning and Administration
- Trusts and Foundations
- Cross-border Succession
- Asset Protection
Locations Served: Dubai, UAE
Afridi & Angell advised and drafted the will of a high-net-worth individual involving his Dubai and Singapore estate. The service involved multi-jurisdictional advice in relation to the execution of the will involving the USA, Singapore, and Ireland. The will was also used to create multiple trusts for the beneficiaries in order to safeguard the estate from misuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the role of a private client lawyer?
A private client lawyer provides legal services to individuals, families, and family offices, focusing on wealth management, estate planning, succession, and family governance.
How can a private client lawyer assist with estate planning?
A private client lawyer can assist with drafting wills, establishing trusts, and advising on the distribution of assets to ensure that clients’ wishes are honored and that their estates are managed efficiently.
What is family governance?
Family governance involves creating structures and processes to manage family relationships and decision-making, particularly in the context of family-owned businesses and wealth management.
