Introduction

Legal practice excellence is not determined by the length of experience, or by the occasional win or the short-lived fame. In such a complicated and rapidly developing jurisdiction as the United Arab Emirates, real legal distinction is developed over decades through intellectual discipline, ethical discipline, flexibility, and a steady capacity to provide clarity in the most difficult situations. This is the norm that is represented by Dr. Hassan Elhais.

Having over nineteen years of professional legal experience and close to twenty years of experience in advising clients in the UAE, he has made a name as one of the most respected and authoritative legal consultants in the country. The career of Dr. Elhais is based on breadth and depth. He is renowned for his expertise in general legal practice, which includes civil law, commercial and corporate law, criminal law, banking and financial litigation, arbitration, inheritance, family law, and cross-border litigation.

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