UAE
Qatar
Dubai
U.A.E.
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Hassan Elhais Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Con- sultancy is a full-service law firm, licensed to provide legal advice and advocacy services in all courts of the UAE. Its multilingual team of legal experts are well positioned to advise individuals from a wide variety of nationalities and backgrounds. The legal team con - sists of diverse, qualified and experienced legal prac - titioners who show a high degree of professionalism and dedication. Their strong grasp of local laws – in -
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cluding family law, criminal law, civil law, commercial and corporate law, banking law and arbitration law – gives the team an edge in providing practical legal advice and committed legal representation. The firm specialises in family law, including divorce, child cus - tody, alimony and inheritance disputes, and is often approached to provide expert legal advice on Sharia and UAE law matters in foreign court proceedings.
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Hassan Elhais has more than 19 years’ experience as a legal consultant at Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal
clients and regularly advises expatriates living in the UAE on UAE family law and cross-border issues, including enforceability of foreign financial awards and the international movement of children. Hassan is a regular contributor to major local and international newspapers and magazines. He obtained a diploma in private law and holds a master’s degree and a PhD in law.
Consultancy. He is experienced in various practice areas, including family law, criminal law, arbitration, inheritance law, civil law, and corporate law. He specialises in drafting legal documents and legal opinions for
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