Private Client Services
Discreet and comprehensive legal support to individuals and families on personal, family, and wealth-related matters, with a focus on long-term protection, clarity, and compliance.
Advising on the structuring and management of personal and family assets to ensure orderly succession, tax efficiency, and protection of wealth across generations.
Advisory, drafting, and registering wills in accordance with UAE law, for both Muslim and non-Muslim individuals, in the applicable jurisdictions including Dubai Courts, the DIFC Wills Service Centre, and the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. This includes preparing mirror wills for spouses and ensuring clarity, enforceability, and alignment with succession, estate planning, and personal wishes.
Advising on and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements to regulate financial arrangements, asset ownership, and rights between spouses.
Assisting with the establishment and structuring of family foundations and trust arrangements for wealth preservation, succession planning, and asset management.
Advising and coordinating on divorce proceedings, including financial settlements, asset division, and legal implications under applicable laws.
Advising on child custody, guardianship, and parental rights, with a focus on the best interests of the child and legal compliance.
Advising on executors and beneficiaries with probate proceedings, estate administration, and asset distribution following the death of an individual.
In which jurisdictions can a non-Muslim register a Will in the UAE?
Non-Muslims may register a Will in the UAE through Dubai Courts, the DIFC Wills Service Centre, or the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) depending on their preferred legal framework.
Can Muslim expatriates register a Will in the UAE?
Yes. Muslim expatriates can register a Will with the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) through the Civil Family Court (ADJD Civil Wills Office).
What is the difference between a Mirror Will and a Single Will?
A Single Will is an individual Will made by one person. Mirror Wills consist of two separate Single Wills—usually created by spouses—with nearly identical terms. They are commonly used by couples who wish to leave their assets to each other and ensure aligned estate distribution.
What is a family foundation and what are the benefits of establishing a family foundation?
- A family foundation is a corporate entity designed for succession planning, asset protection, and corporate structuring, which operates independently from its founder(s), protecting their personal liability. It provides a structured framework for protecting and growing assets, ensuring that they are preserved for the benefit of qualified recipients, such as family members or heirs. This is particularly beneficial in avoiding disputes and ensuring seamless succession planning.
- It is ideal for holding and managing assets, including real estate, shares, intellectual property, and other investments. This ensures centralised control and efficient management of diverse asset portfolios.