Summary

Honorable Dubai’s legal counsel, Dr. Hassan Mohsen Elhais, specializes in criminal law, family law, arbitration law, banking, corporate, labor, family, inheritance, and commercial matters.   Mostly, his knowledge and achievements point to these areas:

• Among the many fields of law in which Dr. Elhais is knowledgeable, criminal law is one that particularly interests him. He also has experience in family, labour, inheritance, commercial, and banking disputes.
• Monofiya University gave him both a master’s and doctorate in law, with a focus in civil law. Having an academic education and great experience, he can handle challenging legal problems, so he has more than twenty years of expertise.
• Dealing with challenging family issues, Dr. Elhais guarantees his clients of favorable results. Working with foreign legal companies, he offers highly sought-after legal assistance on UAE family law, much in demand in outside courts.
• Published in major media outlets like The National, Khaleej Times, Bloomberg, Reuters, and The Washington Post, Dr. Elhais is a respected author and commentator. Among several foreign legal conferences he has attended are the Cicero League of International Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers.
• His expertise has been recognized with a Band 1 rating from Chambers and Partners and Legal Consultant of the Year. In family law, business law, and international legal guidance, Dr. Elhais continues to redefine excellence.

Introduction

Dr. Hassan Mohsen Elhais is widely recognized as one of the best legal consultants in Dubai thanks to his over 20 years of experience in the legal industry. He offers expert and quality legal services in various fields, including criminal law, family law, UAE arbitration law, banking law, commercial law, extradition, inheritance law, labor law, and business incorporation.

His expertise in the legal field made him an in-demand consultant for individuals, businesses, and international legal entities that are looking for professional legal advice in the UAE. Dr. Elhais, together with his team, is dedicated to delivering expert legal remedies that will suit the client’s needs.

Professional Journey and Expertise

Dr. Hassan Elhais’ legal career began with a strong passion for criminal and public law. Since moving to Dubai in 2006, he has been an important member of Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultants (formerly Al Rowaad Advocates & Legal Consultants), a respected law firm in Dubai.

He earned his Master’s degree and PhD. He specializes in various legal topics including civil law. Dr Elhais’ academic background and extensive experience as a law practitioner allow him to deal with complex legal situations that result in favor of his clients. As a Dubai advocate and legal consultant, he provides legal advice on family conflicts, financial settlements, and business law disputes. He specializes in drafting statements of claims and giving strategic legal opinions in the UAE.

Expertise in Family and Inheritance Law

Dr. Hassan Elhais is a respected legal expert who specializes in family law, including marriage, divorce, child custody in UAE, financial support, and inheritance issues. His expertise in these areas helped him gain the confidence of clients who deal with difficult family situations, both locally and abroad. He is an expert in enforcing foreign legal decisions and developing legal solutions aligned with UAE law and international legal standards.

International legal experts and law firms often ask for his opinions and insights on family law matters that involve UAE jurisdiction. Dr. Elhais is an expert in creating and carrying out Sharia/UAE law-compliant post-nuptial contracts and agreements, divorce settlements, and inheritance documents. He also collaborates with foreign lawyers on cross-border family issues to ensure legal clarity and compliance for clients.

His expert legal opinions have been used as a reference in courts throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. This helps in cementing his reputation as a worldwide legal authority in family and inheritance law. His experience with complex international legal situations guarantees that clients can get expert legal advice according to what they need.

Contributions to Legal Education and Media

Dr. Elhais is not only considered one of the best of the best legal experts in Dubai but also a prominent figure in legal education and media. His ideas are often featured in leading global media, making UAE law more accessible to worldwide audiences. His works have been featured in major news outlets like The National, Khaleej Times, Bloomberg, Reuters, The Associated Press, and The Washington Post.

He also gave important reviews, including the one with MBC Group on Parental Child Abduction under UAE Law that provided information on legal solutions to foreign court verdicts in child custody disputes. He also contributes to academic legal publications as he published works for Lexis Middle East on critical legal topics such as:

• UAE’s Commercial Fraud Law
• Competition and Commercial Monopoly.
• Consumer Protection Law.
• International Crimes Law
• Money Laundering and Terrorist Finance
• Bribery and Anti-Corruption Laws
• Forgery and Intellectual Property Rights.

He also contributed to the UAE chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guides on Family Law (2023), which provides detailed insights into UAE family law and cross-border legal complexity. His academic accomplishments continue to influence the legal scene in the UAE and beyond.

Global Legal Influence and Conference Participation

Dr. Elhais is often invited to speak at international legal conferences, where he shares his knowledge on complex legal issues. His engagement in global legal forums helped to increase international legal cooperation and solidified his law firm’s position as the leading legal institution in Dubai. He has spoken at some of the prominent conferences such as the Cicero League of International Lawyers, IBA Conference, International Academy of Family Lawyers, and International Family Law Conference.

Expert Legal Opinions & Foreign Court Appointments

International law firms often request Dr. Elhais’ assistance to provide professional legal opinions on UAE law in international courts. His legal insights have been essential in international judicial processes. Among his notable contributions are enforcing UK, Canadian, and American court orders in the UAE, handling foreign court freezing orders, advising on UAE family law issues such as divorce, custody, and spousal maintenance, assessing the enforceability of prenuptial agreements in UAE courts, and providing expert opinions in parental abduction and child relocation cases.

His legal insights have also been cited in courts in London, Cardiff, Manchester, and Sydney, solidifying his status as the UAE’s foremost inheritance and family law expert. Known as a leading legal institution in Dubai. He has spoken at prominent conferences such as the Cicero League of International Lawyers, IBA Conference, International Academy of Family Lawyers, International Family Law Conference, and International Family Law Conference.

Professional Memberships & Credentials

Dr. Elhais is a member of several international legal organizations such as the American Bar Association (ABA), European Criminal Bar Association (ECBA), International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), International Bar Association (IBA), Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA), and Reunite International (Child Abduction Legal Network)

He is a recommended legal adviser by some of the embassies including the British Embassy in Dubai, the Australian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, and the Canadian Embassy. He provides skilled legal advice to expats facing legal issues in the UAE.

Awards & Global Recognition

Dr. Hassan Elhais has been recognized for his contributions to the legal industry with awards and recognition, these awards include the title of Legal Consultant of the Year at Corporate LiveWire and ACQ5 Global honors, Best Legal Consultant (Corporate America Today Annual Award 2020), Band 1 ranking by Chambers and Partners (2022 – 2024), and Lexology Legal Influencer (2022 – 2023).

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultants

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy, which used to be called Al Rowaad Advocates & Legal Consultants, is one of the best law firms in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They have a good name for providing excellent legal services. The firm was founded in 2003 and has grown very quickly. They cater to different clients in a wide range of legal issues, including family law, criminal defense, business law, civil lawsuits, banking, labor disputes, and transport law, arbitration, and real estate law.

The law firm is composed of Arabic. English, French, Russian, Hindi, Urdu, Farsi, Tagalog, and Iranian speakers to ensure that the firm can give effective legal solutions to every client. They also take part in important legal conferences in France, Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy, London, and Hong Kong, where they talk about business law, family law, and real estate issues.

Dr. Hassan Mohsen Elhais is a respected legal consultant in Dubai. His expertise in family, inheritance and business law earned him his reputation as one of the best legal consultants in the UAE. Dr. Elhais and his team provide the best legal services that are customized to their client’s specific needs, whether negotiating complicated family law disputes or giving strategic corporate legal assistance. His strong portfolio, professional achievements, and contributions all around the world made Dr. Hassan Elhais a reliable legal expert in the UAE.

Contact Information:

Dr Hassan Elhais – Legal Consultant

Email: hassan@professionallawyer.me

Phone: +971 4 355 8000

Whatsapp: +971 50 3685006

Website: www.professionallawyer.me