Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy has announced the continued strengthening of its cross-border legal services, reinforcing its capacity to support clients involved in multi-jurisdictional legal matters. The initiative is led by the firm’s principal, Mrs. Awatif Al Khouri, and reflects the firm’s longstanding focus on serving both local and international clients within the UAE legal framework.
With more than three decades of legal practice in the UAE, Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy provides representation across all levels of the UAE courts, from the Court of First Instance to the Supreme Court. The firm’s cross-border services are designed to address the increasing legal complexity faced by foreign individuals, multinational companies, and international institutions operating or litigating in the UAE.
In recent months, the firm has implemented updated internal procedures for managing multi-jurisdictional cases, including matters related to the enforcement of foreign judgments and cross-border commercial disputes. Additional legal resources have also been allocated to support expatriate clients and foreign corporate entities involved in UAE court proceedings.
The firm regularly handles matters involving international family law, civil and commercial disputes, corporate advisory, enforcement of foreign judgments, and legal representation for foreign nationals. These services are supported by the firm’s experience working with embassies, international organizations, and overseas legal counterparts.
Mrs. Awatif Al Khouri, who founded the firm in 2003 after training and qualifying in Dubai, has played a central role in shaping its international-facing legal practice. Fluent in English and French, she is approved by the French Embassy in Dubai, as well as the British Embassy and the American Embassy in Abu Dhabi, to provide legal consultancy and representation for their nationals in individual cases.
“Our work increasingly involves matters that extend beyond a single jurisdiction,” said Mrs. Awatif Al Khouri. “Strengthening our cross-border legal services ensures that clients receive representation that is aligned with UAE law while also accounting for the international context of their cases.”
The firm’s cross-border capabilities are supported by its familiarity with UAE federal and local laws, procedural requirements, and regulatory frameworks, combined with practical experience coordinating with foreign legal systems. This approach allows the firm to manage cases involving international elements while maintaining compliance with UAE legal standards.
According to Mrs. Al Khouri, the firm’s focus remains on clarity and continuity for clients navigating unfamiliar legal environments. “Our role is to guide clients through the UAE legal process in a structured and transparent manner, particularly when their legal matters involve foreign laws, institutions, or jurisdictions,” she said.
Over the years, Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy has represented corporate and institutional clients alongside individual litigants, including expatriates and foreign investors. The firm’s client base reflects the UAE’s diverse business and residential landscape, with matters frequently involving cross-border commercial relationships, international family arrangements, and multinational business operations.
The strengthening of cross-border legal services is part of the firm’s ongoing operational focus rather than a shift in direction. By consolidating its experience and resources in this area, the firm aims to continue providing consistent legal support to clients whose matters involve both UAE and international considerations.
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy is headquartered in Dubai and operates in accordance with UAE legal and regulatory requirements. The firm continues to work with clients across sectors while maintaining its presence before UAE courts and relevant authorities.
About Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy is a UAE-based law firm founded in 2003 by Mrs. Awatif Al Khouri. The firm provides legal representation and consultancy services across all levels of the UAE court system, including the Court of First Instance, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. With legal practice experience dating back to 1989, the firm advises corporate, institutional, and individual clients on civil, commercial, family, and cross-border legal matters. For more information, visit www.alrowaad.ae.
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