Hassan Elhais

Criminal Law

Family Law

Civil Law

Intellectual Property Law

Arbitration

Banking Law

Company Incorporation

Construction Law

Inheritance Law

Labour Law

Maritime Law

Sports Law

Dr. Elhais, with his vast legal expertise spanning family, arbitration, banking, commercial, company, criminal, inheritance, labour, and maritime law, is dedicated to providing top-tier legal solutions.

As an integral member of the team at Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy in Dubai, he contributes to the firm's mission of delivering comprehensive legal counsel across the UAE. The team, as a whole, is committed to maintaining the highest levels of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.

Initially making his mark in criminal and public law, Dr. Hassan made the decision to move to Dubai in 2006, marking a significant step in his legal career. Since joining Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy, he has been an active contributor to the firm's growth and reputation. Dr. Hassan is known for his dedication to transparency in legal dealings and fee structures, a reflection of his solid ethical values.

Licensed Legal Consultant by the Government of Dubai

Listed Lawyer of Embassy of United States in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Member of the European Criminal Bar Association

Associate Member of the American Bar Association

Member of the International Bar Association

Member of Egypt Bar Association

Member of International Lawyers Network (AEUROPEA)

Member of Union Internationale de Avocats (UIA)

Member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)

Member of Law and Society Association

Member of the International Society of Family Law

Member of Resolution

Member of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL)

Recommended Insurance Lawyer by AM Best Directory of Insurance Professionals

Member of World Link for Law

Member of Reunite International

Best Legal Consultant of the Year 2024/2025

Leaders in Law

2025

Legal Influencers Q2 2023 - Private Client - Asia-Pacific

Lexology

2023

Legal Influencers Q1 2023 - Private Client - Asia-Pacific

Lexology

2023

Legal Influencers Q4 2022 for Future of Legal Services – Private Client - Asia-Pacific

Lexology

2022

Top Ranked - Family/ Matrimonial for High Net Worth

Chambers and Partners

2022

Legal Influencers Q1 2022 Private client - Asia-Pacific

Lexology

2022

Legal Consultant of the Year Litigation 2021

Legal 100

2021

Best Legal Consultant of the Year 2020 - UAE

Corporate America Today

2020

Thought Leader in the Lexology Legal Influencers Q3 2020

Lexology

2020

Best Legal Consultant of the Year 2019

KMH Media Group

2019

Legal Consultant of the Year 2018 - United Arab Emirates

KMH Media Group

2018

Thought Leader in Private Client - Asia-Pacific 2018

Lexology

2018

Legal Consultant of the Year 2014

Corporate LiveWire

2014

Civil Law - Legal Consultant of the Year 2015

ACQ 5

2015

Civil Law in the UAE

Legal’s Finest

2016

United Arab Emirates Leading Adviser of the Year 2016

Acquisition International

2016

Litigation - Legal Consultant of the Year 2016

Professional Sector Network

2016

Legal Consultant of the Year 2016

M&A Today Awards

2016

Commercial Arbitration - Legal Consultant of the Year 2016

Finance Monthly

2016