Mahmood Hussain Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Founded in September 2012 by Mr Mahmood Hussain, an Emirati Lawyer and International Arbitrator, Mahmood Hussain Advocates & Legal Consultancy (MHLF) has emerged as one of the leading legal services providers in the UAE. The Firm's Vision: To offer personalised quality service to our clients across legal, business restructuring and strategic planning. The ongoing success of the Firm is due to its elite team of internationally trained Emirati and non-Emirati lawyers, with extensive knowledge of UAE laws and their ability to suitably blend international best practices to meet the unique requirements of the region while advising on complex business transactions including private equity deals, mergers & acquisitions, operational and legal structuring and corporate governance. MHLF has developed a long-lasting client base, ranging from high net worth individuals and family-owned businesses to major corporations, government and semi-government bodies, public and private joint-stock companies and LLCs. Mahmood Hussain Advocates & Legal Consultancy has the technical expertise and capability to advise clients and conduct all types of litigation in the region. The firm's team of multi-lingual lawyers offers unparalleled experience in handling litigations and arbitrations across a plethora of industries and sectors including Commercial, Employment, Insurance, Construction, IP, and Criminal Cases. MHLF also has a celebrated Real Estate Litigation Practice where it represents many of the major developers in the region, but also investors, contractors and subcontractors. The litigation practice in MHLF has been a cornerstone of the firm's practice since its inception. The firm's litigation attorneys handle cases from local litigation to complex international disputes. The firm's lawyers have rights of audience in Dubai Courts, all Emirates Courts and Tribunals, the Dubai International Financial Centre, the Rent Committee, as well as the Dubai International Arbitration Centre and other national and international arbitration centres. MHLF provides the most cost-effective, practical and commercial advice whilst ensuring legal objectives are also met. The firm provides corporate and commercial advisory services to ensure that business transactions are conducted smoothly and clients' business interests are legally protected. MHLF also assists with setting up of business entities such as sole establishments, partnerships, LLCs, public companies and free zone companies in the UAE. As their partner, the firm's full-fledged team of lawyers and associates are capable of assisting with all the incorporation and business setup requirements. With an emphasis on taking preventive measures to minimize the risk of litigation and on resolving matters cost-effectively through mediation and arbitration, the firm's Employment practice focuses on representing employers but also employees in their most important and complex employment law cases. Supported by experienced employment career advisors, our lawyers have considerable experience advising on all aspects of employment law issues including contracts, employee incentives, workplace disputes, wrongful and unfair termination, protection of client information, discrimination, employee data protection, and regulatory issues. MHLF focuses on representing employers in their most important and complex employment law cases. MHLF provides bespoke intellectual property advisory services to best realize the potential in the value of clients' intellectual property rights. The firm's thorough pre-filing service ensures the availability of the trademark for registration, providing an accurate, organized start to the process.