Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates
Ranked Individual
Provided by Habib Al Mulla & Partners
The Tax and Financial Crimes Department specializes in tax, financial crimes, and regulatory compliance, advising on tax planning, compliance, dispute resolution, and litigation across VAT, Excise Tax, Corporate Tax, and more. The team handles tax audits, applications before tax authorities, and defense in financial crime cases including tax evasion, fraud, money laundering, and embezzlement. Demand has risen significantly following the UAE’s Corporate Tax Law, with increased advisory work on restructuring, compliance, and dispute resolution.
National and multinational clients across real estate, technology, trading, manufacturing, aviation, and sectors facing complex regulatory or financial crime exposure, including businesses navigating the new Corporate Tax regime.
Advising clients on the implications of the Corporate Tax Law; guiding businesses through tax restructuring and compliance; handling a surge in AML, fraud, and financial crime matters; and assisting with international tax structures in coordination with global partners.
Tax planning and compliance, tax litigation, Corporate Tax advisory, AML and financial crime defense, regulatory compliance, cross‑border tax structuring, and sector‑specific advisory for highly regulated industries.
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Habib Al Mulla & Partners possesses a well-established tax team based in its Dubai office. The firm offers expertise in contentious tax matters as well as being able to assist clients with tax audits and requests from the Federal Tax Authority.
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Habib Al Mulla & Partners provides excellent service, with prompt responses and effective solutions, ensuring the timely resolution of tax matters.
The firm has been diligent in its legal research, persuasive in its arguments and committed to achieving a favourable outcome.
The tax department has a team of skilled and knowledgeable lawyers who are fully equipped to handle tax disputes in the UAE effectively.
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Mohamed El Baghdady is well versed in contentious tax work and has overseen cases at all levels of the UAE's court system. He has notable experience assisting clients with challenges against the imposition of fines by the Federal Tax Authority.
He is able to provide solutions and comfort to the client that they are in safe hands. He also has excellent communication skills.
He always provides excellent service, offering thoughtful and strategic advice. His understanding of the legal and commercial side of our business is invaluable, making him a trusted partner.
Mohamed El Baghdady is very dedicated and able to handle complex cases effectively, providing clear guidance.
Head of Tax
Provided by Habib Al Mulla & Partners
Marwan Alnooryani
Zubair Chaudhry
Ameena Aljasmi
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