Helene Mathieu Legal Consultants

Our Firm

Founded by Helene Mathieu, HMLC is one of the longest running boutique law firms with nearly two decades of experience. The firm is conveniently located in Business Bay, Dubai, UAE and has in-depth knowledge of the local business culture and the legal systems within the GCC. With associated offices in Montreal, Paris, and Riyadh, HMLC maintains legal resources in key markets across the globe. Our areas of expertise are Commercial law, Corporate law, Family law, Wills, Succession Planning, Regional and International Arbitration and Labour law.

Mission Statement

To integrate our services into our client’s corporate and commercial needs. We build lasting relationships and are committed to supporting our clients at all times. We believe that the success of our business is determined by our clients and the work we do for them.

Family Law

With the increasing number of expatriates residing in the UAE and GCC, there has been a growing need for lawyers who can execute separation agreements, custody conditions and obtain divorce judgments. Helene Mathieu Legal Consultants handles

Wills and Estate Planning

Wills and estate planning pose particular challenges with the diverse population of the expatriate community in the GCC. There is a growing demand for legal advice in regards to estate planning and will drafting in the UAE. At HMLC

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

When a dispute needs to be resolved quickly, our team provides our clients with alternatives to litigation such as mediation and arbitration in order to save considerable time, effort and money.

At HMLC, we can help negotiate an appropriate resolution using well recognized negotiation and mediation techniques.

We represent private companies and individuals in an array of corporate, commercial, employment and tax disputes. Our lawyers and local partners have appeared before all levels of courts, regulatory boards and tribunals such as the Dubai International Arbitration Center (DIAC) and the Dubai International Financial Center Courts (DIFC Courts).

Commercial Law

We have a broad legal practice encompassing a range of commercial contracts and joint ventures transactions. Our lawyers and legal consultants have experience in different legal sectors including: Contracts, Mergers & Acquisition, Real Estate, Incorporation of L.L.C. and Free Zone Companies, Labour Law and International Litigation and Arbitration.

Our knowledge and experience enables us to provide informed advice while addressing international standards alongside the specific laws within the UAE.

With a strong commercial/corporate focus and regional know-how our lawyers have the practical industry experience. We understand key industry sectors in the region and specialize in drafting and negotiating various types of contracts and agreements.

We specialize in the following matters:

• Antitrust and Competition.
• Arbitration, Mediation, Dispute Resolution, and Litigation.
• Contracts.
• Agency and Distribution Agreement.
• Joint ventures, License and Franchise Agreements.
• Employment and Labour Law.
• Mergers and Acquisitions.
• Real Estate and Property.

Our Firm

Founded by Helene Mathieu, HMLC is one of the longest running boutique law firms with nearly two decades of experience. The firm is conveniently located in Business Bay, Dubai, UAE and has in-depth knowledge of the local business culture and the legal systems within the GCC. With associated offices in Montreal, Paris, and Riyadh, HMLC maintains legal resources in key markets across the globe. Our areas of expertise are Commercial law, Corporate law, Family law, Wills, Succession Planning, Regional and International Arbitration and Labour law.

Mission Statement

To integrate our services into our client’s corporate and commercial needs. We build lasting relationships and are committed to supporting our clients at all times. We believe that the success of our business is determined by our clients and the work we do for them.