Dr. Hassan Elhais

Dr. Hassan Elhais, a long-standing member of the prestigious Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy, is a renowned legal consultant in the UAE, specializing in family law, criminal law, civil law, company incorporation, construction law, banking law, inheritance law, and arbitration.

Dr. Elhais has gained wide recognition in the country, winning numerous awards and accolades. He was declared the Legal Consultant of the Year in 2016 by Professional Sector Network. He was also elected as the co-chair of the ‘Relocation of Children Committee’ of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), a worldwide association of practicing lawyers, widely regarded as the most experienced and skilled family law specialists in their respective countries.

Dr. Hassan Elhais’s continued recognition in the 2024 Chambers and Partners rankings for Family/Matrimonial services to High-Net-Worth individuals in the UAE from 2022-2024.

Dr.Elhais’ expertise has been sought at various international conferences in France, Germany, Japan, South Africa, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Italy, London, and Hong Kong, among others, where he been invited to speak on various legal issues including real estate, family law, and business administration.

Dr.Elhais gained a diploma in private law, which covered training in shariah law, philosophy of laws, litigation law, commercial law and civil law. In 2015, Dr. Elhais obtained a Master’s Degree in Law, followed by Ph.D. in Law in 2019. He also has completed training courses with the Law Society of England and Wales.

Dr. Elhais’ is also listed in American Embassy Abu Dhabi, Australian Embassy, Canadian Embassy, British Embassy Dubai and New Zealand Embassy Abu Dhabi.

As one of the leading voices in the UAE legal industry, Dr. Hassan Elhais’ comments have been sought by local and international media outlets on legal developments within the UAE landscape. Publications such as the National, Khaleej Times, and Gulf News consistently seek and publish his insights on the legal developments in the region. He is also often approached by the international media such as Associated Press, Bloomberg, and the US News, for his views on the legal developments in the UAE, in criminal, family, civil and commercial law.

Dr Elhais’ was appointed as expert witness before in many foreign courts and European courts. Recently, he was also consulted on matters regarding the enforcement of foreign orders.

Dr.Elhais’ strong grasp of the UAE legal system and his long and successful track record of professional achievement is a testament to his continued pursuit of excellence in the legal field.