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Habib Al Mulla & Partners is one of the longest-established and most influential law firms in the United Arab Emirates, widely recognized for its leadership in UAE law, banking & finance, and financial services regulation. Founded in 1984, the firm has played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s modern legal and regulatory landscape.
The firm is led by Dr. Habib Al Mulla, a prominent legal authority and former Chairman of the UAE Jurists Association, whose work has had a lasting impact on legislative development, regulatory policy, and legal education in the UAE. His deep involvement with government bodies and regulators gives the firm unmatched insight into regulatory intent, compliance expectations, and enforcement trends.
Habib Al Mulla & Partners is particularly distinguished for its banking, finance, and financial services regulatory practice, advising leading local and international banks, financial institutions, insurers, investment firms, and fintech companies on complex regulatory, transactional, and compliance matters across the UAE and the DIFC. The firm is frequently engaged on landmark transactions, regulatory reforms, and precedent-setting disputes.
Beyond finance, the firm offers comprehensive expertise in corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, and public law, representing clients in high-stakes litigation and arbitration before UAE courts and tribunals. Its advisory work spans mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, governance, regulatory investigations, and cross-border matters.
Serving a sophisticated regional and international client base, Habib Al Mulla & Partners is known for its intellectual rigor, regulatory credibility, and strategic legal counsel. With decades of experience and a reputation for excellence, the firm remains a trusted advisor at the highest levels of the UAE’s legal and financial sectors.