UAE and cross-border legal counsel

Eastgate Legal / Dubai

Counsel for matters without borders.

Strategic legal counsel for corporations, investors, and private clients navigating the UAE and international markets.

Transparent fees
Strict client privilege
Specialist advocates
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Eastgate Legal Dubai

DIFC & Global Counsel

UAE

Local market context

Global

Cross-border perspective

Eastgate Legal team in the Dubai office

Eastgate Legal

Dubai legal team

Dubai

UAE & cross-border counsel

Our Expertise

Our Expertise Area

Eastgate Legal is based in Dubai and advises on corporate law, M&A, banking and finance, international arbitration, probate, and civil litigation. Our Dubai team supports UAE matters and coordinates cross-border work where required.

Trusted Counsel

Experienced Lawyers

Omar Al Falasi, Senior Managing Partner & Head of International Arbitration
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Omar Al Falasi

International Arbitration

Omar Al Falasi is an eminent Dubai-born senior advocate who has led landmark international arbitration disputes under DIAC, ICC, and DIFC-LCIA rules exceeding $2.5B in total claim value.

Dubai office
Saeed Al Marri, Partner - Corporate Law & M&A Practice Group
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Saeed Al Marri

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Saeed Al Marri leads Eastgate Legal’s Dubai M&A desk, advising sovereign wealth funds, regional conglomerates, and international tech corporations on cross-border transactions and free zone structuring.

Dubai office
Abdullah Al Kaabi, Partner - Banking & Finance Law
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Abdullah Al Kaabi

Banking & Finance Law

Abdullah Al Kaabi is a distinguished authority on Islamic finance, Sukuk bond issuances, syndicated credit facilities, and fintech licensing under ADGM and VARA regulatory frameworks.

Dubai office
Steve Anderson, Senior Partner - International Commercial Law
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Steve Anderson

Commercial Law

Steve Anderson structures high-stakes cross-border trade, distribution, and technology licensing contracts bridging European, Middle Eastern, and Asian markets for Eastgate Legal.

Dubai office

UAE context

Advice shaped around local regulatory and commercial frameworks.

Cross-border matters

Coordination for transactions and disputes spanning jurisdictions.

Confidential intake

A structured first conversation focused on your objectives.

Specialized Legal Practice

Our Trusted Services

Eastgate Legal specializes in 8 core legal disciplines, providing corporate entities, institutions, and individuals with uncompromising advocacy in Dubai, the GCC, and international financial centers.

Administrative Law

Regulatory compliance, government entity licensing, public sector disputes, and judicial review.

Government License & Regulatory Authorizations
Judicial Review & Statutory Appeals
Free Zone Regulatory Compliance Audits

Corporate Law

Corporate governance, joint ventures, free zone entity structuring, and board advisory.

DIFC & ADGM Holding Company Formation
Corporate Restructuring & Tax Optimization
Shareholders Agreements & Board Resolutions

Commercial Law

Cross-border contract drafting, agency & distribution deeds, licensing, and trade agreements.

International Trade & Supply Chain Agreements
Commercial Agency & Distribution Contracts
E-Commerce & Digital Services Compliance

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

High-stakes buy-side and sell-side transaction structuring, cross-border due diligence, and deal execution.

Cross-Border Share & Asset Acquisitions
Comprehensive Legal Due Diligence
Joint Venture & Equity Investment Agreements

Banking & Finance Law

Syndicated loans, Sukuk structures, fintech regulatory compliance, and debt restructuring.

Islamic Banking & Sukuk Structuring
Syndicated Lending & Credit Facilities
Fintech Licensing & Virtual Asset Regulations (VARA)

International Arbitration

Relentless representation under DIAC, DIFC-LCIA, ICC, SIAC, and UNCITRAL arbitration rules.

DIAC, ICC & DIFC Courts Arbitration
Emergency Arbitrator & Interim Injunctions
Cross-Border Award Enforcement

Probate & Estate Law

DIFC Wills registration, cross-border estate planning, probate distribution, and trust structuring.

DIFC Courts Wills Registration
Cross-Border Estate & Trust Structuring
Probate Court Distribution & Representation

Civil Litigation

Aggressive advocacy in UAE Federal Courts, DIFC Courts, ADGM Courts, and appellate tribunals.

DIFC & ADGM Courts Litigation
UAE Onshore Federal Court Claims
Injunctions & Asset Freezing Orders
How We Work

Our Process

Our goal is to streamline your engagement with premier legal counsel across Dubai, the GCC, and international financial hubs. Let Eastgate Legal connect you with the ideal specialist advocate.

Step 01

Browse Dubai Counsel

Review the Dubai-based team and select the relevant area of legal expertise.

Step 02

Select Specialty

Choose your required specialization: Administrative Law, Corporate, Commercial, M&A, Banking & Finance, Arbitration, Probate, or Civil Litigation.

Step 03

Connect With Lawyer

Connect with the appropriate practice team, discuss scope and fees, and arrange a consultation.

Dubai Office

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Dubai Legal Team

Find a Lawyer in Dubai

Explore the Dubai-based team by practice area and request a consultation with the appropriate lawyer.

Omar Al Falasi, Senior Managing Partner & Head of International Arbitration
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Omar Al Falasi

Senior Managing Partner & Head of International Arbitration

Omar Al Falasi is an eminent Dubai-born senior advocate who has led landmark international arbitration disputes under DIAC, ICC, and DIFC-LCIA rules exceeding $2.5B in total claim value.

Specialty:International Arbitration
Experience:Pending verification
Consultation Rate:On request
Saeed Al Marri, Partner - Corporate Law & M&A Practice Group
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Saeed Al Marri

Partner - Corporate Law & M&A Practice Group

Saeed Al Marri leads Eastgate Legal’s Dubai M&A desk, advising sovereign wealth funds, regional conglomerates, and international tech corporations on cross-border transactions and free zone structuring.

Specialty:Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Experience:Pending verification
Consultation Rate:On request
Abdullah Al Kaabi, Partner - Banking & Finance Law
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Abdullah Al Kaabi

Partner - Banking & Finance Law

Abdullah Al Kaabi is a distinguished authority on Islamic finance, Sukuk bond issuances, syndicated credit facilities, and fintech licensing under ADGM and VARA regulatory frameworks.

Specialty:Banking & Finance Law
Experience:Pending verification
Consultation Rate:On request
Steve Anderson, Senior Partner - International Commercial Law
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Steve Anderson

Senior Partner - International Commercial Law

Steve Anderson structures high-stakes cross-border trade, distribution, and technology licensing contracts bridging European, Middle Eastern, and Asian markets for Eastgate Legal.

Specialty:Commercial Law
Experience:Pending verification
Consultation Rate:On request
Sultan Al Rumaithi, Head of Civil Litigation & DIFC Courts Practice
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Sultan Al Rumaithi

Head of Civil Litigation & DIFC Courts Practice

Sultan Al Rumaithi holds full rights of audience before the DIFC Courts, ADGM Courts, and UAE Federal Supreme Court. Expert in complex commercial breach claims and emergency freezing injunctions.

Specialty:Civil Litigation
Experience:Pending verification
Consultation Rate:On request
Nasser Al Ameri, Partner - Administrative & Regulatory Law
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Nasser Al Ameri

Partner - Administrative & Regulatory Law

Nasser Al Ameri advises foreign investors and local enterprises on government entity licensing, free zone regulatory compliance, public procurement tenders, and administrative court appeals.

Specialty:Administrative Law
Experience:Pending verification
Consultation Rate:On request
Frank Thompson, Partner - Probate, Trusts & Private Wealth
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Frank Thompson

Partner - Probate, Trusts & Private Wealth

Frank Thompson is a premier authority on DIFC Wills registration, multi-jurisdictional estate execution, and family office succession trusts for global expats and GCC ultra-high-net-worth families.

Specialty:Probate & Estate Law
Experience:Pending verification
Consultation Rate:On request
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Corporate Law
Base Service Package$4500

Estimated Fixed Fee

$4500

Hourly Reference

$500 - $750/hr

Included Deliverables:

Articles of Association & Shareholder Agreements
Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) Compliance Pack
Board Resolutions & Statutory Registers
Direct Advisory Consultation with Senior Corporate Partner
Client Intelligence & FAQs

Frequently Asked Legal Questions

Clear, authoritative answers regarding our Dubai DIFC practice, regulatory frameworks, corporate structuring, fee models, and advocate representation.

Submit a consultation request with the key facts and relevant deadlines. The team can then complete a conflict check, identify the appropriate practice group, and confirm availability. Do not rely on the form for urgent filing deadlines.

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Jurisdictional context

Local understanding. International perspective.

The appropriate legal team and forum depend on the parties, governing law, licensing authority, assets, and dispute-resolution clauses involved.

UAE onshore

Federal and emirate-level legal and regulatory considerations for commercial activity and disputes.

Financial free zones

Distinct legal frameworks and court systems in the DIFC and ADGM require matter-specific analysis.

Cross-border

International transactions and disputes may require coordinated advice across multiple jurisdictions.

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