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Private Wealth Law

United Arab Emirates

5 Years Ranked

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Provided by Jordan Ellis

High Net Worth

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Jordan is a leading private wealth lawyer, supporting prominent families and business leaders with their global mobility, wealth structuring and international tax and succession planning.

Jordan works alongside influential families, entrepreneurs, and family offices throughout the GCC and internationally, each seeking practical solutions for managing wealth and legacy planning across multiple jurisdictions. His clients include those restructuring significant international real estate portfolios, families relocating to the UAE, and business leaders shaping the region’s commercial landscape.

He advises on the full spectrum of private wealth matters, from establishing international trust and foundation structures to cross-border tax planning, preparing Wills, and navigating local immigration, corporate, and real estate issues. Jordan’s approach blends a deep understanding of the region’s evolving legal framework with international expertise, helping clients protect family interests through strong governance and long-term legacy planning. He also regularly advises clients on their UK investments and tax planning.

Clients value Jordan’s ability to anticipate challenges and deliver clear, actionable advice—whether structuring international wealth, supporting business succession, or advising on complex cross-border matters. His local experience and command of legislative changes in the UAE and UK mean his clients benefit from solutions that are robust, forward-thinking, and tailored to their ambitions in a constantly evolving world.

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Private Wealth Law - United Arab Emirates

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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.

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