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Private Wealth Law | High Net Worth

United Arab Emirates

Work in this area includes but is not limited to: charitable planning; wealth transfer; business succession planning; estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning (in the US); life and health insurance planning; the creation and administration of trusts and estates; asset transfer; the taking-public of closely-held businesses; and structuring outward and inward investment. Contentious matters are also included, such as trusts disputes, probate contests and contested wills. In larger jurisdictions, these matters are ranked separately in a Private Wealth Disputes table.

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Band 1

  1. Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP
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    Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    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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Band 2

  1. M-HQ LTD
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    M-HQ LTD
    Private Wealth Law
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    M-HQ LTD has a well-established private wealth practice, offering its ultra-high net worth clients trust and foundation structuring, family office, estate planning and wealth management services.

  2. TWS Legal Consultants
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    TWS Legal Consultants
    Private Wealth Law
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    TWS stands out for its deep expertise in wills, foundations and succession planning. The team often helps clients navigate DIFC regulations, Shari'a principles and local court systems.

  3. Al Tamimi & Company
    Private Wealth Law
    2025 | Band 2
  4. Anjarwalla Collins & Haidermota Legal Consultants
    Private Wealth Law
    2025 | Band 2
  5. Hourani & Partners
    Private Wealth Law
    2025 | Band 2