Our Practices

In an era of historic regulatory shifts, geopolitical tensions, and global capital mobility, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and family offices face a stark reality: their wealth structures must work as hard as their investments. Traditional wealth planning jurisdictions are increasingly subject to overlapping tax regimes, jurisdictional uncertainty and legacy planning friction. […]

The world’s boom in virtual assets has transformed financial markets but also brought deep regulatory issues. While blockchain technology holds the promise of efficiency, transparency, and decentralisation, it also introduces weaknesses that regulators cannot afford to overlook, including market manipulation, consumer deception, and cross-border money laundering. Many entrepreneurs are drawn […]

The UAE remains a magnet for professionals, business persons, and high-net-worth individuals from around the world. Many expatriates residing here build multifaceted portfolios comprising residential property in Dubai, offshore assets, overseas investments, and family property held in their home jurisdictions. But very few are aware that their cross-border wealth may […]

Most senior executives moving to or joining businesses in the UAE take for granted that their employment contracts are on par with the same international standard with which they are accustomed. In fact, most have provisions that do not mirror the country’s distinct legal environment. If termination rights, bonus arrangements, […]

Dubai has established itself as a global hub for innovation, attracting thousands of new companies annually across technology, e-commerce, and professional services. The promise is undeniable: a tax-friendly jurisdiction, strategic access to global markets, and a government that actively supports entrepreneurship. Yet this environment, while attractive, is also heavily regulated. […]

The Dubai property market remains a magnet for global interest, with foreign investors in control of approximately 43% of the total value of residential property. Overseas ownership alone added up to some USD 23 billion between 2020 and 2022, an amount that pinpoints the magnitude of capital invested in the […]