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Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

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Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

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Chairman: Awatif Khouri
Number of partners: 3
Number of lawyers: 11
Languages: Arabic, English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Russian, Tagalog, Urdu

Firm Overview:
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy is a premier full-service law firm in the UAE. It is dedicated to offering insightful advice and legal solutions to its clients, addressing their most challenging and significant concerns.

Founded in 2003 under Advocates Without Frontiers, the firm has undergone substantial growth and transformation, culminating in its recent rebranding to bear the name of its esteemed license owner, Awatif Mohammad Shoqi. With a rich history and a deep understanding of the legal landscape in the UAE, the firm stands as a pillar of strength and guidance for both local and international clients based in the UAE.

Our headquarters, situated in Dubai, enables us to remain at the forefront of the constantly changing legal landscape in the region. Licensed to provide a comprehensive range of legal services and advocacy in the UAE, Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy is your trusted partner in navigating complex legal matters with judiciousness and expertise.

Main Areas of Practice:
Licensed to offer a broad array of legal services in the UAE, the full-service firm specializes in areas including family and civil law, criminal defence, and corporate law. The team of experienced lawyers and advisors provide transparent and tailored legal solutions, with notable expertise in assisting expatriates in divorce and family law matters, including representation through English courts.

The firm offers clear and straightforward advice and dispute resolution through various avenues such as litigation, negotiation, and arbitration, establishing itself as a reliable partner for both individuals and companies in the UAE.

Key Clients: Habib Bank AG Zurich, Shell Petroleum, French Consulate in Dubai, Emirates NBD Bank

Criminal: Fraud/Breach of Trust:  

■ Successfully defended an individual against prosecution for fraud involving the sum of $6m

Key Clients: Individuals and corporations

Contact: Dr. Hassan Elhais
Tel: +971 4325 4000
Email: [email protected]

Criminal: Extradition: 

■ Represented an individual to successfully prevent his extradition to the USA Key

Clients: Individuals

Contact: Dr. Hassan Elhais
Tel: +971 4325 4000
Email: [email protected]

Criminal: Drug Trafficking:  

■ Acted for an individual on an appeal case to the Supreme Court of the UAE, significantly reducing his sentence

Key Clients: Individuals

Contact: Mrs. Awatif Khouri
Tel: +971 4325 4000
Email: [email protected]

Real Estate:  

■ Represented a High Net Worth Russian individual to successfully recover his investment of $7m from Abu Dhabi Investment Centre LLC and others

Key Clients: Multinational individuals

Contact: Mrs. Awatif Khouri
Tel: +971 4325 4000
Email: [email protected]

Contract: 

■ Represented a major UAE advertising agency on a claim for breach of contract. Successfully recovered compensation for breach, future loss and interest.

Key Clients: Individuals, international and local companies

Contact: Dr. Hassan Elhais
Tel: +971 4325 4000
Email: [email protected]

Intellectual Property:  

■ Successfully represented an individual in defending a trademark protection case against a large international corporation

Key Clients: Individuals and companies

Contact: Mrs. Awatif Khouri
Tel: +971 4325 4000
Email: [email protected]

Enforcement: 

■ Successfully obtained a Mirror Order of an English Children Act order, enabling the future enforcement of the order in the UAE courts Key Clients: Individuals and instructions from foreign law firms on behalf of their clients

Contact: Dr. Hassan Elhais
Tel: +971 4325 4000
Email: [email protected]

Expert Reports: 

■ Advised the High Court of England and parties involved on Sharia and UAE laws required during English Children Act proceedings

Key Clients: Individuals and instructions from foreign law firms on behalf of their clients

Contact: Dr. Hassan Elhais
Tel: +971 4325 4000
Email: [email protected]

Arbitration: 

■ Successfully represented a group of investors through the arbitration process, resulting in the recovery of their significant investments in a Sharjah-based construction company

Key Clients: Companies and individuals

Contact: Dr. Hassan Elhais
Tel: +971 4325 4000
Email: [email protected]

Family Law: Ancillary Relief: 

■ Successfully represented a wife on an emergency application for a worldwide freezing order to prevent dissipation of matrimonial assets by her husband

Key Clients: High net-worth individuals (British expatriates)

Contact: Dr. Hassan Elhais
Tel: +971 4325 4000
Email: [email protected]

Family Law: Child Abduction: 

■ Represented the father of children who had been abducted from the UAE and taking steps to obtain their safe return

Key Clients: Expatriates in the UAE

Contact: Dr. Hassan Elhais
Tel: +971 4325 4000
Email: [email protected]

International Work:
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy assists UAE-based British expatriates with family law matters directly through the English courts. The firm has a strong reputation in this field and is often asked to provide expert written advice in Sharia and UAE law matters within international court proceedings. The firm has worked with international firms to ensure the successful recovery of debts for debtors fleeing to and from the UAE.

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