Hassan Elhais
Dr. Elhais, with his vast legal expertise spanning family, arbitration, banking, commercial, company, criminal, inheritance, labour, and maritime law, is dedicated to providing top-tier legal solutions. As a member of a proficient team at Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy in Dubai, they offer comprehensive legal advice across the UAE, upholding the utmost standards of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
Having initially established himself in criminal and public law, Dr. Elhais relocated to Dubai in 2006, furthering his legal journey. Since then, he has been instrumental in elevating Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy, aiming to position it amongst the UAE's premier law firms. As one of the firm's top legal consultants, Dr. Elhais emphasizes transparency in legal processes and the fee structure, reflecting his strong ethical foundation.
His prowess is evident in his growth as a legal advisor, specializing in drafting claims, memos, and offering litigation consultation. He has overseen numerous cases across diverse legal domains over the past decade.
Beyond his firm, Dr. Elhais has graced international platforms in countries like France, Germany, Japan, and more, sharing insights on real estate, family law, business administration, and other pertinent topics.
His academic accolades include training with the Law Society of England and Wales, a diploma in private law encompassing shariah, philosophy of laws, litigation, commercial, and civil law, a Master's Degree in Law attained in 2015, and a PhD in Law in 2019.
In this publication by Dr.Elhais, he has explained that, there is no time limit for a woman to file a divorce in the family court. If there is any kind of criminal matter connected with this, then the family courts have full absolute discretionary power to decide whether to transfer the case to criminal court... Read more...
Equipped with a vast knowledge of maritime law, Mr Elhais has experience in drafting sale and purchase agreements for maritime vessels and other commercial agreements relating to maritime law. Visit us for more information.
Mr. Hassan Elhais is professional lawyer in Dubai. Advocate Hassan Elhais is specialized in criminal, divorce, family legal consultants & Property Law in Dubai, UAE.
Mr. Elhais and his team of family lawyers in Dubai and across the UAE are ready to help with any problems connected with UAE family law. Visit us for a consultation.
As UAE criminal law contains some provisions derived from Islamic Sharia law it requires specific knowledge and understanding. Visit us for more information.
In this publication by Mr. Elhais, he has explained that the guardianship will be granted only to the father, not to the mother. In other circumstances, if the court decides to take guardianship away from the father, it must be granted to another male person in the family. Read more...
In this publication, Mr. Hassan Elhais, firstly explains that “Ishqaal” filed by the husband in alimony and custody settlement matters, shall not suspend or freeze the proceeding as per article No. 11 of the UAE Personal Status Law No. 28 of 2005. Secondly, he explains that the ruling of the Supreme Court of Dubai in case No. 26/2002 regarding the understanding of defamatory remarks. Read more...
According to the criminal law in Dubai it is illegal to consume alcohol without a validly issued permit. As per Law on Alcoholic Beverage Control issued in 1972, it is illegal to import, export, manufacture, acquire, drink, supply, sell or offer alcoholic drinks to persons not holding a valid alcohol license issued by the Licensing authority. Read the entire article to know more.
In this publication by Mr.Elhais, he has explained about the asset protection at the time of divorce and the rights of the wife in the divorce contract to have a mutual divorce. Read more...
In this publication by Mr. Elhais, he has discussed about the responsibilities of a guardian under the UAE laws. He has also added about how a guardian can exercise his rights under the local laws as well as the importance of a settlement agreement between parties. Read more...
Mr. Hassan Elhais a renowned family lawyer in Dubai has discussed about the application of foreign law in a local testate matter. He has also discussed about application of foreign laws in a divorce matter where one of the parties may request the court to. Contact us for a consultation.
In this case, Mr. Hassan Elhais answered a question in which both husband and wife are Asians and stay in UAE. Here the divorce was already filed and the lady wanted to know whether she will be able to leave UAE without getting her visa canceled.
In this publication by Mr. Elhais, he had discussed about the prenatal rights regarding the minor children. The recent trend in our society is seeing a paradigm change in matrimonial relationships, with an increasing number of divorce cases. As per his opinion, the Child custody litigation is a true representative of judicial litigation where “justice delayed is justice denied” the main aim is the best benefit of the child and custody is awarded to the parent, who fits the child’s best interests. Read more...
In this publication Mr. Hassan Elhais, he has discussed about legal obligation of father to support and maintain financial liability of his children, even if the mother retains custody of the children post-divorce.
Dubai has long been a popular location for investors, especially expatriates. According to property lawyers in Dubai, the dynamics and life style of Dubai, coupled with business opportunities stemming from its superior geographical position has now made. Read the entire publication for more information.
In this publication by Mr. Elhais, he had discussed about the inheritance right of the heirs and illegitimate child as per UAE laws. Read more...
In this publication by Mr. Hassan Elhais, one of the famous criminal lawyers in UAE, has discussed about filing an expert case with the courts to determine if there are any discrepancy in mortgage payments. He has also discussed about the consequences for breaching the bail conditions. Visit us to know more.
In this publication, Mr. Hassan Elhais has explained about a situation wherein a husband has recently divorced his wife and clearly said that he would not take her back. However, within her Iddat or waiting period he changed his mind and said he wanted to get back with her, but now she want to make sure that the divorce takes place. Visit us for more information.
Read about the legal process applicable in a child abduction cases & know the woman's rights when her ex-husband kidnaps their children. Visit to know more.
Mr. Hassan Elhais, a famous criminal lawyer in Dubai has discussed about the requirement of obtaining an alcohol license to consume alcohol in the UAE. Read more...
In a publication by Mr. Hassan Elhais, a family lawyer in Dubai, had discussed about why a wife is not liable to pay a maintenance sum to husband after divorce. In addition to discussing about financial rights of a wife, he also gave his analysis as to why assets cannot be split equally post-divorce. Visit us for more information
Read about the possibility of filing a criminal action via Dubai police mobile app or online & about the process for seeking a divorce through amicable settlement.
Suicide is a crime in some parts of the world, a person who attempts suicide is subject to imprisonment that does not exceed six months, or a fine that does not exceed Dh5,000 or both. Read about the consequences for attempting to commit suicide in the UAE.
There are some limitations to claim custody of the child post divorce. Read about the criminal implications associated with child abortion.
Read about the types of of divorce that exist under the UAE Sharia Law & the procedure for attesting and legalizing a foreign marriage certificate for recognition in the UAE courts.
After qualifying as a lawyer in his native Egypt within the fields of Criminal and Public Law, Mr. Mohsen Elhais has been practicing as a **[Legal Consultant in Dubai](https://professionallawyer.me...
