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Barry LePatner
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Wills

Considering the size of the expatriate community in the UAE, there is a growing need for good quality legal advice in the areas of estate planning and will drafting. Depending on the nationality of the testator, several options are available to clients seeking to ensure certainty in the distribution of their assets.

The Firm provides services in estate planning and drafting wills with both Shariah and foreign law compliance. The requirements of Shariah law in respect of inheritance are technical and detailed. Our lawyers are experienced in the mechanisms of Shariah law and are able to provide the advice required to fulfill Shariah conditions and ensure compliance.

Expatriates seeking to ensure the distribution of their local assets have a number of options available to them. Depending on their exact wishes and the assets involved, our team of lawyers is able to provide them with the most appropriate advice and structure to ensure the most desirable distribution of assets.

 

Services

  • Estate planning
  • Drafting wills (In compliance with Shariah and foreign law)
  • Advise on Shariah inheritance law


Our Experts

 

Eliane Nassour
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Position: Senior Counsel, Dubai
Contact: eliane.nassour@habibalmulla.com
Admitted: 1998, Beirut Bar Association
Education: LLB, La Sagesse University, Lebanon, 1997
Language(s): English, Arabic, French
Expertise: Commercial
Corporate Structuring & Restructuring
Employment Law
Intellectual Property/Franchising
Mergers & Acquisitions
Supply & Distribution
Practice & Experience: Eliane has more than 14 years‘ experience in corporate and commercial law in the Middle East and a sound understanding of UAE laws.  She is experienced in mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, reorganisation and joint ventures.

Eliane also advises on company formation as well as all associated commercial contracts and associated compliance with UAE laws and regulations. She is also experienced in commercial agencies law and employment law.

Eliane also specialises in legislative drafting and regulatory matters and has reviewed, drafted and commented upon existing UAE laws and proposed amendments at a Federal and Emirate level. 

Eliane holds an LLB from La Sagesse University in Lebanon and is admitted to the Beirut Bar Association. She is fluent in English, Arabic and French.