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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 24, 2026 — Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy has been recognized for more than two decades of continuous legal practice in the United Arab Emirates under the leadership of principal and owner Awatif Al Khouri. Established in 2003, the firm has handled family, civil, commercial, and criminal matters before courts in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other emirates.
Since its establishment, the firm has developed a practice that serves local and expatriate clients, including individuals, corporate entities, and institutions active in a range of sectors across the UAE economy. Its work includes multijurisdictional divorce cases, child custody and relocation matters, enforcement of foreign judgments before UAE courts, and disputes related to banking, real estate, corporate structures, and arbitration.
“Over the past 20 years, our team has worked with thousands of clients who needed clear guidance on how UAE law applies to their family, financial, or commercial circumstances, ” said Awatif Al Khouri, principal of Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy. “Our focus has consistently been on helping clients navigate court procedures and documentation requirements so they can make informed decisions at each stage of their case.”
The firm reports that it has worked with more than 70,000 clients during its decades of practice, with a significant portion of its caseload involving expatriate residents. Its lawyers and legal consultants handle matters that engage both UAE legislation and foreign court orders, particularly in family and commercial disputes with cross-border implications.
Under Al Khouri’s leadership, the firm has also participated in professional and industry platforms through conferences, rankings, and publications related to UAE law. Members of the practice have contributed analysis on family law, criminal law, civil and commercial law, and enforcement issues to local and international outlets, and the firm has been listed in several legal directories that track activity in the UAE legal services market.
“As the legal framework in the UAE has developed, we have updated our internal processes, training, and documentation standards to handle cases that increasingly involve multiple jurisdictions and complex fact patterns,” Al Khouri added. “Reaching this stage in our history allows us to review our case work and continue to refine how we handle matters for clients across the UAE.”
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy continues to provide representation before UAE courts and advisory services for clients based in the country and abroad, with offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
About Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy is a full-service law firm based in the United Arab Emirates, with headquarters in Dubai and a branch office in Abu Dhabi. Founded in 2003, the firm handles matters involving family law, civil and commercial disputes, real estate and banking issues, corporate and business law, arbitration, and criminal cases. It has a particular focus on expatriate clients and multijurisdictional disputes, including the enforcement of foreign judgments and cross-border family cases before UAE courts.
