Yemen Commercial Law Firm | The Counselor Law Office for Legal Services
Founded in 2015 in Sana’a, Yemen, The Counselor Law Office for Legal Services (CLS) is a trusted legal partner for businesses, entrepreneurs, and institutions seeking reliable and strategic legal support. Established by experienced counselors Mr. Nabil Alshami and Mr. Abdulkader Alhebshi, our firm is built on a foundation of deep legal knowledge, bilingual proficiency in Legal Arabic and Legal English, and a commitment to achieving meaningful results for our clients.
CLS stands out for its comprehensive expertise in Business and Corporate Law, reinforced by decades of combined experience across a wide range of legal sectors. We offer tailored legal and business solutions designed to protect our clients’ interests, ensure compliance, and support long-term success in Yemen’s dynamic legal environment.
Our mission is not simply to advise—it is to help our clients realize their goals from both legal and commercial perspectives.
Practice Areas
- Business and Corporate Law
- Employment & Labor Law
- Taxation
- Banking & Financial Services
- Intellectual Property
- Marine & Shipping Law
- Oil & Energy Agreements
- IT & Technology Law (Drafting and Reviewing IT Contracts)
At CLS, we combine legal precision with business insight—delivering legal strategies that work in the real world.
About The Counselor Law Office for Legal Services
Founded in 2015
3 people in their team
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We provide comprehensive legal services rooted in deep knowledge of Yemeni law and commercial realities. Our team advises clients across a wide range of industries with precision, integrity, and a clear focus on achieving business-aligned legal outcomes.
Business & Corporate Law
We support clients with company formation, restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, commercial contracts, and corporate governance matters.
Employment & Labor Law
CLS provides legal guidance on employment contracts, internal policies, dispute resolution, and compliance with Yemen’s labor laws.
Taxation Law
Our team offers practical tax advisory services, compliance support, and dispute resolution with regulatory authorities.
Banking & Finance
We advise financial institutions and corporate clients on regulatory compliance, licensing, and banking-related transactions.
Intellectual Property (IP)
We assist with the registration, protection, licensing, and enforcement of trademarks, copyrights, and other IP rights.
Marine & Shipping Law
CLS provides legal support for maritime contracts, shipping disputes, and marine insurance matters.
Oil & Energy Agreements
Our lawyers draft and negotiate agreements in the oil, gas, and energy sectors, supporting upstream and downstream operations.
IT & Technology Law
We review, draft, and negotiate IT contracts and data-related agreements to support businesses in the digital space.
Investment & Foreign Agencies
We help structure foreign agency agreements, investment ventures, and cross-border transactions in compliance with Yemeni law.
At CLS, we don’t just offer legal advice—we deliver strategic solutions that protect your interests and support your success.
Our Partners and Associates

A strategic legal advisor with extensive experience in employment, taxation, marine, intellectual property, technology, and energy-related agreements. Abdulkader Alhebshi brings comprehensive legal expertise to bear on complex negotiations involving oil concessions, IT licensing, and shipping contracts.
His bilingual capabilities and commercial insight consistently deliver efficient, goal-driven outcomes aligned with client business objectives.

With over a decade of experience practicing under Yemeni law, Counselor Nabil Alshami is a respected authority in business, corporate, banking, oil & energy, and investment law. He is fluent in both Legal Arabic and Legal English, enabling seamless communication in domestic and international legal matters.
Nabil has successfully guided clients through complex corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, international contracts, and arbitration proceedings.