Habib Al Mulla & Partners

• Established: 1984
• Legal Professionals: 50+
• Office Locations: 5 (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Istanbul, Moscow, Baghdad)
• Global Client Base: 50+ countries
• Specialised Practice Areas: 14

Firm Overview

Habib Al Mulla and Partners stands as a preeminent law firm in the United Arab Emirates, with a legacy dating back to 1984. Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Habib Al Mulla, the firm has played a pivotal role in modernizing the UAE's legal framework, particularly in developing the legal infrastructure of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Our strategic presence across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Istanbul, Moscow, and Baghdad positions us uniquely to serve diverse client needs across the Middle East and beyond.

Practice Areas

• Litigation - At the core of our practice, our litigation team combines deep knowledge of local laws with international expertise, handling complex disputes across UAE's various court systems. Our litigators are particularly noted for their strategic approach to complex commercial disputes.
• Arbitration - Our arbitration practice leverages decades of experience in both regional and international arbitration matters, covering commercial, construction, and investment disputes. The team regularly handles proceedings under major arbitration rules including DIAC, DIFC-LCIA, ICC, and UNCITRAL.
• Corporate & Commercial - The corporate and commercial team delivers practical, business-oriented solutions for domestic and international clients, spanning mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and commercial contracts.
• Banking & Finance - The banking and finance practice serves leading financial institutions, offering comprehensive advice on Islamic and conventional financing, regulatory compliance, and complex financial transactions.
• Tax - Our tax practice provides strategic advice on VAT and corporate tax matters, helping clients navigate the evolving tax landscape in the UAE and across the region.
• Family Offices - Trusted advisors to high-net-worth families on wealth structuring, succession planning, and family governance matters.
• Restructuring & Insolvency - Expert guidance through corporate restructuring, distressed situations, and insolvency proceedings.
• Real Estate - Comprehensive counsel on property transactions, development projects, and real estate disputes.
• White Collar & Financial Crimes - Specialized defenders handling complex financial crime investigations and compliance matters.
• Compliance & Investigations - Strategic advisors on regulatory compliance, internal investigations, and risk management.
• Employment - Practical guidance on employment regulations, workforce restructuring, and labor disputes.
• Professional Negligence - Specialized representation in professional liability matters and negligence claims.

International Work

Our international footprint extends through five strategic locations across the Middle East, Turkey, and Russia. The firm maintains strong collaborative relationships with leading law firms globally, including alliances with GLA & Co, Hage Chahine, Flatrace, and Tarahum organization, enabling seamless cross-border service delivery for our international clientele.