Dr. Hassan Elhais is a highly regarded legal consultant in the United Arab Emirates with over two decades of experience advising clients across a broad spectrum of legal matters. He is widely recognized for his strategic legal insight, particularly in complex cross-border disputes and high-value matters involving expatriates in the UAE.

He is currently part of Amal AlRashedi Lawyers & Legal Consultants, where he works alongside a team of legal professionals delivering comprehensive legal services across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the wider UAE.

With over 21 years of experience in the legal profession, Dr. Hassan Elhais has developed extensive expertise across civil, criminal, and family law matters.

He began his legal career focusing on criminal and public law before relocating to Dubai in 2006, where he has since built a distinguished practice advising individuals, corporations, and international clients.

Dr. Elhais is particularly known for handling complex family law matters, including divorce, child custody, financial settlements, and international relocation disputes, often involving multi-jurisdictional considerations.

Dr. Hassan Elhais advises clients across a wide range of legal disciplines, including:

• Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Child Relocation, Financial Settlements)
• Criminal Law
• Civil and Commercial Law
• Corporate and Company Law
• Banking and Financial Law
• Construction Law
• Maritime Law
• Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
• Inheritance and Succession Planning
• Extradition and Cross-Border Legal Matters
• He is widely recognized for delivering practical legal solutions tailored to the complexities of the UAE legal system.

Dr. Hassan Elhais has received over 30 awards and recognitions throughout his career, reflecting consistent excellence and international recognition.

• Ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners High Net Worth 2026 for Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth — UAE.
• Ranked Band 1 – Family/Matrimonial (High Net Worth) by Chambers & Partners (multiple years including 2022–2025
• Named among the Top 200 Lawyers in the World by Legal’s Finest
• Recognized by global platforms including Finance Monthly, M&A Today, Acquisition International, and Global 100

• Best Legal Consultant of the Year 2025 (UAE) – Corporate INTL
• Legal Consultant of the Year 2024-2026 (UAE) – Leaders in Law Global Awards
• Top Ranked – Family/Matrimonial (High Net Worth) 2024 & 2025 – Chambers & Partners

• Family Law Expert & Firm of the Year 2026 – Leaders in Law
• Legal Consultant of the Year 2021 (Litigation) – Legal 100 Asia Awards
• Best Legal Consultant of the Year (2018–2020)
• Legal Consultant of the Year 2018 (UAE)
• Best Legal Consultant of the Year 2019 & 2020
• Legal Consultant of the Year 2016 – Professional Sector Network
• Legal Consultant of the Year 2014 – Corporate LiveWire
• Civil Law – Legal Consultant of the Year 2015
• UAE Leading Adviser of the Year 2016 – Acquisition International
• Lawyer of the Year 2015 – ACQ5 Global Awards

• Lexology Legal Influencer – Private Client (Asia Pacific) (multiple quarters including 2023)
• JD Supra Readers’ Choice Award – Top Author
• Mondaq – Most Read Contributor in the UAE (multiple years)

These recognitions highlight Dr. Elhais’s role not only as a legal practitioner but also as a leading legal author and global thought leader.

Dr. Hassan Elhais is an active member of several prestigious international legal organizations:

• International Academy of Family Lawyers – Co-Chair, Relocation of Children Committee
• International Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• European Criminal Bar Association
• Egypt Bar Association (licensed since 2005)

Dr. Hassan Elhais is a prolific legal author and commentator whose insights are regularly featured in leading regional and international publications.

His work has appeared in:

• Gulf News
• Khaleej Times
• The National

He is also a frequent speaker at international legal conferences, particularly on family law and cross-border legal issues.

In addition to mainstream media, Dr. Hassan Elhais is a recognized contributor to leading international legal publishing platforms. His articles are widely read and cited across global legal and professional communities.

He has published extensively on platforms such as:

• Lexology
• Mondaq
• JD Supra

His work on these platforms covers:

• Cross-border family disputes and child relocation
• UAE divorce and custody frameworks
• Criminal law procedures and defense strategies
• Financial crime and regulatory compliance
• Extradition and international legal cooperation

Many of his articles have ranked among the most read and most engaged legal content in the UAE, reinforcing his role as a trusted authority in the field.

Dr. Hassan Elhais advises a diverse client base, including:

• High-net-worth individuals
• Expatriates and international families
• Corporate entities and financial institutions
• Foreign embassies and diplomatic missions

He is particularly known for assisting expatriates in navigating the UAE legal system, especially in sensitive family and international matters.

Dr. Hassan Elhais is known for his client-focused approach, combining deep legal expertise with practical strategy. His work is characterized by clarity, precision, and a strong commitment to achieving effective outcomes for his clients across the UAE and internationally.