Mukhtar Gharib

Mukhtar Gharib: A Renowned Lawyer in the United Arab Emirates

Experience

Well known UAE-based family law expert with over 25 years of distinguished legal practice, licensed before all levels of UAE Federal Courts, and recognized for landmark judgements that have shaped regional jurisprudence. Founder of AlGharib & Partners Advocates and Legal Consultants LLC. A strategic leader and legal reform Advocate, committed to human rights, social justice, and elevating the legal profession through education and media outreach.

Specialty

Mukhtar Gharib specializes in Family Law, representing clients in cases involving divorce, custody, inheritance, wills, and guardianship. He has been a lawyer specializing in family law since 1998 and is a member of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), the International Bar Association (IBA), Chambers and Partners and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Education

His educational background in law has been instrumental in his successful career as a family law specialist.

Achievements and Recognition

• Awards:
  • Mukhtar Gharib has several articles published on various legal issues, including the “Evolution of Sharia Law in Muslim Countries” published by a prominent magazine company in Paris “Juriste International”.  Source: https://issuu.com/unionintavocats/docs/ji_2023_1_bat

• • “Child Relocation in the UAE 2024” published by Chambers and Partners. Source: https://practiceguides.chambers.com/practice-guides/child-relocation-2024/uae

• Industry Rankings:
  • Exclusive member No “1” in the United Arab Emirates on The Lawyer Network.

• Leadership Roles:
  • Founder and CEO of AlGharib & Partners LLC.
  • Member of International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL),
  • Member of International Bar Association (IBA),
  • Member of Chambers and Partners Legal Network
  • Member of  American Immigration Lawyers Association.

• Major Case Successes:
  • Specializes in Family Law since 1998, representing clients in cases involving divorce, custody, inheritance, wills, and guardianship.
  • Breastfeeding Fee for Mothers – Dubai Courts (All Level) – 2002
  • Parentage of Christian-Muslim CHild – Cassation Court (Dubai) – 2011
  • Custody Rights to Adoptive Father – Cassation Court (Dubai) – 2014
  • Joint Custody using Spanish Law – Appeal & Cassation (Dubai) –  2018

• Contributions to Award-Winning Projects:
  • Participated in enacting laws in the Emirates Association of Lawyers and Jurists.

Dubai Office
Office #203–204, 2nd Floor, City Avenue Building
Port Saeed, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 295 5050
Email: info@alghariblawfirm.com

Abu Dhabi Office
Office #902, 9th Floor, Bin Hamoodah Tower
Capital Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: +971 2 552 3377
Email: infoad@alghariblawfirm.com