High Net Worth Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates
Ranked Individuals
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Protecting and nurturing private wealth worldwide, with tailored advice and a personal touch for every stage of your family's journey.
Managing personal and family wealth in today’s world is more complex than ever. Clients face evolving tax, legal, regulatory and commercial challenges that need to be addressed and managed so that they can focus on what matters most to them.
Clients turn to us when they want to protect and structure their wealth for the future. Typical needs include navigating cross-border regulations, planning for family and business succession, investment and tax advice, and supporting charitable or not-for-profit ambitions. Many seek a holistic approach, ensuring every aspect of their wealth aligns with their values and long-term goals.
Operating from London, Paris, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai, our international private wealth team supports clients from all backgrounds, combining deep local insight with seamless global coordination.
We anticipate risks before they surface, design robust yet flexible structures, and stay with your family so that plans made today still work tomorrow. What sets us apart is the way we work with you: personal, pragmatic, and relentlessly focused on outcomes. By building long term relationships, we become your trusted sounding board, protecting and nurturing your wealth at every stage of your journey.
The result: peace of mind and the freedom to focus on what matters most to you.
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Stephenson Harwood provides global expertise to ultra high net worth families and business owners on complex trusts, estates, succession planning, family governance and foundations matters, often with cross-border elements. The firm's private wealth team in the United Arab Emirates is well established and has a wealth of experience.
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Stephenson Harwood's local knowledge is second to none when setting up various structures.
Stephenson Harwood is a truly global law firm with a strong presence across key markets, including the Middle East. This enables clients to benefit from international legal insight combined with deep local market knowledge and regulatory expertise.
The Stephenson Harwood team is hard-working, capable and professional. They always deliver.
Stephenson Harwood takes a hands-on approach, offering the full breadth of its international practice partners in delivering holistic solutions.
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Alastair Glover has an established reputation in the market for his substantial experience advising high net worth clients.
Alastair attends and regularly speaks at professional conferences and as such is regarded as one of the leading private client lawyers in the Middle East, with a deep knowledge of the ever-changing legal framework and an understanding of the culture of the region.
Alistair is a collaborative team player who wants to get things done.
Alastair is a top practitioner and highly regarded.
Jordan Ellis is a partner at Stephenson Harwood. Ellis advises high net worth clients on tax and succession planning, and wins significant praise for his legal expertise and client service.
It is rare to find a lawyer like Jordan who can deal with such complex scenarios with elements of professionalism combined with a hard- working ethos and good old-fashioned common sense .
Tasleem Sayani is well regarded for her work on wills, foundations and other structures.
Tasleem has good local knowledge.
Tasleem is a fantastic facilitator. She is highly professional, engaging and incredibly supportive.
I highly regard Tasleem's professional standards. She is always available to support our clients.
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Practice area: Private Wealth Law
Location: London (Firms)
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Location: Singapore
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