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.