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Dr. Hassan Elhais, along with the team of legal consultants and prominent local lawyers across the UAE, has made a name for himself as a renowned specialist in the fields of civil law, corporate law, construction law, maritime law, banking law, criminal law, family law, inheritance law, and arbitration.

Dr. Elhais is proud to be a part of the team at Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy. The esteemed firm is headquartered in Dubai with a branch office in Abu Dhabi. The firm's strategic locations enable its team to provide robust and careful legal advice to its clients and partners in the United Arab Emirates. They maintain the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion. Dr. Elhais's and their team of local legal advocates at Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy provide a consistently high standard of service in Dubai and Abu Dhabi – providing genuinely adept legal advice to the wider country and internationally.

Dr. Elhais has won awards and accolades naming him the Legal Consultant of the Year 2016 by Professional Sector Network.

Dr. Hassan Elhais is the elected co-chair of the 'Relocation of Children Committee' of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL). IAFL is a worldwide association of practising lawyers who are recognised by their peers as the most experienced and skilled family law specialists in their respective countries.

After qualifying as a lawyer by profession, and after years of successful practice within the field of criminal and public law, Dr. Elhais moved to Dubai in 2006, where he has continued to build his business as a legal advisor. Dr. Elhais has made it his goal to make Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy one of the best law firms in the UAE. Working exclusively with Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy. He has a strong ethical stance with regards to the place of the law firm, from clarity on the legal processes through to the fee system.

Specializing in the drafting of all statements of claim, memos and consultation on litigation of all manner, Dr. Elhais has worked his way through the ranks of Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy since joining as a legal advisor.

He has drafted and supervised the drafting of many cases across all areas of law over the past decade.

Dr. Elhais has also been an invited speaker at various international conferences in France, Germany, Japan, South Africa, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Italy, London and Hong Kong, among others, to talk on legal issues involved in real estate, family law, business administration and other professional issues. See the gallery.

He also has completed training course with the Law Society of England and Wales.

Dr. Elhais obtained a diploma in private law, which covered training in shariah law, philosophy of laws, litigation law, commercial law and civil law. In 2015, Dr. Elhais obtained a Master's Degree in Law, followed by Ph.D in Law in 2019.

As a one of the leading voices in the UAE legal industry, Dr. Hassan Elhais’ comments have been sought by local and international media outlets on legal developments within the UAE landscape. Some of the local media where he often gets published are the National, Khaleej Times, and Gulf News. He is known for his valuable insight on the local laws, and very often he is sought for by both global and international media for his views on the UAE laws.

Globally, international media such as Associated Press, Bloomberg, and the US News have approached Dr. Elhais’ to opine on the legal developments in the UAE such as its criminal law, family law, civil and commercial law, and also very recently on the enforcement of foreign orders, particularly the English court orders.

With his strong grasp of the UAE legal system through a long successful track record of professional achievement, Dr. Elhais is renowned for his expert knowledge, especially in a crucial situation.

Dr. Elhais has won numerous awards and accolades which is a testament to his continued pursuit of excellence in the legal field.

About Dr. Hassan Elhais

Founded in 2006

2 Offices

50 people in their team

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Practice areas
Criminal Defense
Family
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
Arabic
English

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Ghanim:

Fantastic experience with Dr. Hassan and his team. Were always very attentive of my needs, and alway ...

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Practice areas

Criminal Defense

UAE criminal law contains many provisions derived from Islamic Shariah law that requires specific knowledge and understanding.

Dr. Elhais has a group of experienced criminal lawyers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and is well-equipped to assist with all types of criminal matters in the country.

From an initial inquiry to a complex criminal matter, every case is treated with the same degree of care and attention to detail. Dr. Elhais provides the utmost care in ensuring all clients are advised in a fair and lawful manner.

Dr. Elhais, top legal advisor in Dubai, is trained to handle complex litigation matters such as criminal fraud, breach of trust and drug cases. His relentless pursuit to ensure all cases are advised fairly and accurately and his commitment towards clients has helped him achieve many favourable verdicts in court.

Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Sex Crime
Cannabis
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI

Family

Legal proceeding does not guarantee success and has you simply waiting for the inevitable. If you want to be ahead then you should take control of the divorce matters, including the separation, financial settlements and children issues, it is so important to remain focused, in control and in possession of a clear strategy. You should consult the best divorce lawyer in Dubai.

Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Divorce & Separation
Annulment
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights

Lawsuits & Disputes

Dr Hassan Elhais and his team of litigation lawyers constitute one of the litigation law firm of Dubai. In this UAE litigation firm, the lawyers provides with consultancy and assistance in legal representation before relevant courts of UAE in all spectrum of litigation matters be it of civil or criminal nature, with a specific focus on achieving the most favourable judgment for our clients. The extensive litigation knowledge gained from several years of experience empowers the Litigation Lawyer in Dubai to issue a formidable and reasonable counsel whilst addressing and adhering to international prerequisites and principles along with a comprehensive understanding of specific laws, customs and regulations of UAE, thereby making them the best litigation lawyers in UAE. A similar approach has been adopted by our middle east litigation law firm which is famously known to provide for the middle east local litigation services.

Ethics and Professional Responsibility
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Litigation

Case results

AED20 million Case Dismissed in Major win for Real Estate Developer

Real Estate

UAE court grants father equal custody of child after months-long legal battle

Family

Win for consumer rights: UAE court rejects bank's Dh1.3 million claim over missing guarantees

Civil Rights

Abu Dhabi court asserts jurisdiction in divorce case of US expat, British wife

Family

Clear Contractual Stipulations Defeat Allegations Of Mismanagement

Real Estate

UAE court grants landowner permission to develop project amid mortgage dispute with bank

Real Estate

Expat acquitted in university degree forgery case

Criminal Defense

Dubai Court Acquits French Woman in Dh5.5m Crypto Theft and Family Assault Case

Financial Services Regulation

Dubai resident cleared of drug possession and use

Drug Crime

Fast money became a death penalty for one Brit - till the second appeal

Criminal Defense

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14/08/2025

Ghanim:

Fantastic experience with Dr. Hassan and his team. Were always very attentive of my needs, and always made sure everything was going smooth as well as being clear and concise about the entire process. They helped me thought a tough time and I would definitely go straight to them if ever in need.

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28/07/2025

Dr. Hassan and his team worked very hard on my case. I am beyond satisfied with my experience with them. I was very impressed by his ability to settle my case for an amount that I was not expecting. They are very easy to contact and they respond to my questions and concerns immediately. I highly recommend Him and his firm and I feel blessed to come across such a professional and knowledgeable group of people!

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18/06/2025

Kris:

Hassan was such a pleasure to work with and we’re glad we chose him to help with our situation. He is incredibly knowledgeable and skillful, always staying one step ahead. Throughout the process, he kept us informed, answered all our questions, and provided clear and very honest advice. His attention to detail and commitment to our case led us to a successful outcome. If you need a reliable and dedicated lawyer, he is the one for you!

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23/05/2025

Dr. Hassan is a fantastic lawyer with great knowledge, expertise and handles everything with the upmost professionalism. I came to him and his team not knowing anything on how the law would work in my situation. They were very helpful and walked me through the whole process.

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13/04/2025

Leila:

I can't thank Dr. Hassan enough for his support during my family law case. From the moment I reached out to him, he made me feel heard and reassured me that he would fight for the best outcome. His knowledge of family law is unmatched, and he worked tirelessly to ensure that my rights were protected and that I was treated fairly throughout the process. Thanks to him, I was able to move forward with confidence and peace of mind. I highly recommend Dr. Hassan to anyone going through family legal challenges—you won't regret it!

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05/02/2025

I am very thankful to Dr. Hassan and his staff for handling my divorce case. After consulting with numerous lawyers and having gone through a couple of mediation, he was the only lawyer that was willing to take my case and handled it from start to finish. He is very honest and upfront and professional. He answered all my questions and concerns promptly. All his staff are very nice and very pleasant to deal with. I highly recommend this law firm to anyone that needs legal help.

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31/12/2024

Dr. Hassan and his team worked hard for months on my case. He was always professional, and worked with me answering all my pointy detailed questions. Although things were delayed with courts, we stuck together and got a great result. Thanks

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29/09/2024

Peter:

Hassan is exceptional- He's by far the most knowledgeable and professional lawyer I've worked with here in Dubai. He went above and beyond to achieve an outcome I didn't even know was possible, helped me in my worst times and never lost faith in me. I'd highly recommend him to anyone with legal troubles.

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31/07/2024

Stef:

Dr. Hassan is a great lawyer. He was recommended to me, and I have definitely recommended him to others. He has the right experience and has answered all my questions and concerns. He is knowledgeable of the law and will provide you with advice, and a resolution to your case. What I appreciated the most was his and his team's attentiveness to keep me abreast of all proceedings, and he worked to protect my best interest and the interest of my family. Overall, he exceeded my expectations and am grateful for his service. He has definitely earned my respect and trust.

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10/07/2024

Adel:

Very prompt, understanding & hard working. I always recommend him and his firm when people are looking for a any legal service. They made me feel like family & made sure to put my needs before anything else. He was amazing & made sure to keep me in the loop with every little detail. I definitely will return in the future if need be.