LYLAW is a Dubai-based boutique law firm specializing in dispute resolution and corporate matters for clients in the UAE and internationally. The firm has earned a reputation for deep regulatory knowledge, pragmatic legal solutions, and a client-focused service approach, underpinned by founder Ludmila Yamalova's two decades of legal practice in the UAE and abroad.
The team comprises experienced lawyers and consultants who bring international perspectives and extensive UAE regulatory experience to a broad range of matters, including corporate transactions, real estate, employment, family law, and disputes. The practice emphasizes clear communication, tailored strategies, and efficient matter management to help clients achieve objectives with minimized risk.
LYLAW is committed to accessible and proactive client service, offering practical guidance, transparent processes, and timely updates throughout matters. The firm maintains strong client relationships by delivering results and practical advice designed to empower clients to make informed decisions.
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Practice areas
LYLAW provides strategic corporate and commercial advice to individuals and businesses operating in the UAE, including guidance on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate governance, and contract drafting and negotiation. The practice draws on the founder's international experience and UAE regulatory know how to structure transactions that align with clients' commercial objectives while mitigating risk across DMCC, DIFC and other regulatory frameworks.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls
LYLAW advises employers and employees on UAE employment law, including drafting and reviewing employment contracts, ensuring compliance with UAE employment regulations, managing terminations and severance, and supporting dispute resolution through mediation and court proceedings.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation
LYLAW handles family matters in the UAE, including divorce, child custody and guardianship, and inheritance administration, with a focus on practical settlements and effective court representation as well as mediation when appropriate.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment
LYLAW assists with real estate investments, contract drafting, lease negotiations, due diligence for property acquisitions, and dispute resolution related to real estate, including rental enforcement and title or registration issues.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing
LYLAW delivers dispute resolution and litigation services across civil and commercial matters, including negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings in UAE forums and the DIFC, combining technical litigation expertise with pragmatic strategy.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Dispute Prevention & Pre-Litigation
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency
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