Trench & Associates

Trench & Associates FZCO is a legal consultancy which is dedicated to providing quality services with a client-driven methodology while maintaining uncompromising ethics and professionalism.

The Firm specialises in Private Wealth, Wills, Inheritance, Probate and Estate Planning. It also handles Corporate matters and Structures (Trusts and Foundations), Mergers & Acquisitions, Property Transactions and Litigation. It deals with the Corporate, Hospitality, Real Estate and Construction business sectors.

Having been established since 1996, it is well placed to understand clients' needs. Trench & Associates FZCO focuses on retaining key clients, strategic contacts and alliances. By breaking down the conventional veil between legal and commercial advice, the Firm provides a personalised and tailored service which best suits the clients’ needs.

Avni Chordiais a dual-qualified solicitor (England & Wales and India) who joined Trench & Associates DMCCin 2023, bringing with her a strong track record across banking and finance, project finance, media law, and corporate-commercial transactions. She has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including distribution, supply, service, promotion, franchise, guarantee, and other commercial contracts, as well as finance and security documentation. Her depth of knowledge across these sectors allows her to provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.

As a solicitor of England & Wales, Avni has undergone rigorous legal training and is well-versed in navigating complex, cross-border issues. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and strategic thinking, she excels in advising on nuanced legal matters and delivering clear, actionable advice.

At Trench & Associates FZCO, Avni advises on a broad spectrum of commercial matters, including the drafting and review of high-value contracts and transactional documentation. Her ability to simplify complexity and maintain a client-focused approach makes her a trusted advisor to clients across industries. With her strong legal expertise and dedication to delivering high-quality service, Avni contributes significantly to the firm’s commercial practice.

Helen de Oliveira Carvalho, an attorney licensed to practice in New York and a legal consultant licensed in Dubai. Helen originally joined the Firm in 2005 and then left to embark on working with firms across the GCC.

With a rich background spanning the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, Helen brings deep expertise in compliance and ethics, corporate, commercial and employment. Her diverse experience covers industries like telecoms, oil & gas and major sporting events.

Fluent in Portuguese and conversant in Italian, Helen excels at bridging cultural and linguistic gaps, making her a valuable asset to clients navigating complex legal challenges.

Helen rejoined Trench & Associates FZCO in January 2022 and now heads the Compliance and Employment Law Departments. She also assists Cynthia in private client wealth structures including formation of Foundations.