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Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth - United Arab Emirates
What the Team is Known For
Expatriate Law is well regarded for its family law practice, which focuses on expatriates living in the UAE.
Strengths
Expatriate Law has very pragmatic people; they understand cross-border issues and are very sophisticated and results-driven. A sophisticated offering.
The team consistently delivers robust, careful legal advice with a profound understanding of the intricate details of family law.
Notable practitioners
Byron James is a partner and head of Expatriate Law's team in the United Arab Emirates. He specialises in all aspects of family law and represents expatriates across multiple jurisdictions.
Byron James is building a good reputation for himself out in Dubai; he's a former barrister, so he understands the advocacy side of things.
Byron is one of the best technical lawyers, with a thorough understanding of the rules and how to best use them to a client’s advantage.
Byron has an exceptional personal touch with superior expertise.
Alexandra Tribe of Expatriate Law advises high net worth clients in the UAE on family matters and has a strong reputation for this work.
Alexandra has managed to build a practice which is approachable and sophisticated, and that delivers results!
Alexandra is at the forefront of work in the Middle East for years now and is a leading light; the go-to for questions about UAE courts.