Legal services for individuals

Personal legal counsel for life’s most important decisions — your family, your assets, and your future in the UAE and beyond.

Trusted counsel for every life chapter

Your life, your rights, our priority

From family matters and employment disputes to wealth structuring and cross-border inheritance, we provide the legal clarity and personal attention you need to navigate complex situations with confidence. Our multilingual team understands the unique challenges faced by expatriates, investors, and families in the UAE — and we are here to guide you through every step.

Family, Employment & Life Events

Legal support for the moments that shape your personal and professional life — from family transitions to workplace disputes.

Family

Marriage & divorce

Navigate marriage contracts, divorce proceedings, and settlement negotiations — with particular expertise in French-nationality and mixed-jurisdiction cases in the UAE.

Custody & family disputes

Protect your parental rights and your children's interests. We handle custody arrangements, guardianship, family mediation, and cross-border family disputes with sensitivity and rigour.

Employment disputes

Stand up for your rights in the workplace. We represent individuals in unfair dismissal claims, end-of-service disputes, contract violations, and MOHRE complaints across UAE jurisdictions.

Personal liability & injury

When accidents or negligence affect your life, we pursue fair compensation. From personal injury and medical malpractice to liability disputes, we protect your interests.

Criminal matters

Discreet and determined legal defense or victim representation — including fraud, harassment, cybercrime, narcotics, assault, and juvenile-related matters in UAE courts.

UAE Wills

Comprehensive Will drafting and registration under DIFC, ADGM, and Dubai Court frameworks — protecting your assets, appointing guardians, and ensuring your wishes are honoured.
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Investors Essentials, Growth & Opportunities

Strategic legal advisory for individuals building, managing, and protecting their investment portfolio in the UAE and internationally.

Real estate investments

Secure your property transactions from due diligence to completion. We advise on off-plan purchases, developer disputes, conveyancing, and cross-border real estate structuring in the UAE.

TradFi & DeFi advisory

Navigate the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets. We provide legal guidance on crypto holdings, tokenized investments, DeFi protocols, and regulatory compliance in the UAE.

Asset holding vehicles

Structure your investments for protection and efficiency. We establish and advise on holding companies, SPVs, and regulated vehicles within DIFC, ADGM, and other UAE free zones.

Commercial & criminal disputes

Defend your financial interests when deals go wrong. We represent individual investors in commercial litigation, fraud claims, and investment-related criminal matters.

Joint ventures & private equity

Enter partnerships with clarity and legal protection. We structure joint ventures, draft shareholder agreements, and advise on co-investment opportunities and PE participation.

Deep Optimisation, Wealth Protection & Succession

Long-term legal strategies for high-net-worth individuals and families seeking to preserve, structure, and transmit their wealth across generations and borders.
Estate Planning in Dubai

Legacy planning, foundations, trusts & wills

Build a legal framework that protects your legacy. We draft wills, establish foundations and trusts — including Shariah-compliant structures — and register them across UAE, KSA, Qatar, and European jurisdictions.

Transgenerational transmission

Ensure your wealth reaches the next generation as intended. We design succession strategies that account for multi-jurisdictional inheritance laws, family dynamics, and long-term tax efficiency.

Wealth protection & restructuring

Shield your assets from unforeseen risks. We structure and restructure holdings to maximise protection — through corporate vehicles, trusts, and cross-border legal frameworks tailored to your situation.

Marriage & divorce (wealth dimension)

When significant assets are at stake, family transitions require specialised counsel. We handle prenuptial agreements, asset disclosure, and high-value divorce settlements with discretion.

Immigration, tax & residency

Optimise your personal situation across borders. Golden Visas, long-term residency, citizenship planning, and tax structuring — we align your immigration and fiscal strategy for maximum efficiency.

WHAT SET US APART

Why ASTRUC & Co

A personal, senior-level approach to legal counsel — for individuals and families who need clarity, discretion, and results.

1.

Your lawyer, not a junior

Your case is handled by a senior lawyer who knows your file inside out — no hand-offs, no call centres. You speak directly with the person doing the work.

2.

Solutions, not just opinions

We don’t just explain the law — we tell you what to do. Practical, actionable guidance built around your personal situation, your timeline, and what’s really at stake.

3.

At home between cultures

French law, UAE law, international frameworks — we navigate the intersections that matter for expatriates, mixed-nationality families, and cross-border investors.

More Than Legal Counsel

With You, all the way

Life in the UAE brings extraordinary opportunities — and equally complex legal realities. Whether you’re relocating your family, navigating a divorce across jurisdictions, or structuring an inheritance that spans continents, you deserve a legal partner who understands both the technicalities and the human side of what you’re going through. At ASTRUC & Co, we treat every client’s situation as if it were our own.

From our offices in Dubai to our network spanning Riyadh, Paris, and Luxembourg, we bring senior-level attention to every matter — personal or financial. We believe the best legal advice is honest, clear, and delivered by someone who genuinely cares about the outcome. That’s why our clients stay with us, and why they come back when life presents its next chapter.

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Merger and Acquisition
  • Set-up of the Workstreams related to the Transaction
  • Legal Due Diligence
  • Tax Due Diligence
  • Negotiating and Drafting the SPA
  • Assistance related to Conditions Precedents
  • Registration of the Transaction with the Authorities
Private Equity
  • Advisory on PE life cycle from Fund Formation, Capital Deployment, M&A, etc.
  • Advisory on Financing Rounds and Execution
  • Drafting of Prospectus, Investment Case, Risk Warnings and Investment Disclaimers, etc.
  • Drafting of Shareholders Agreements
  • Advisory on Board of Directors Structuring and Execution
  • Drafting of Policies, Charts and other JVAs
  • Litigation/Arbitration
Banking &Finance
  • Banking loan documentation negotiation and review including requested securities
  • Account opening requirements and forms
  • Compliance controls upon onboarding as a bank customer and regular updates to allow flawless funds repatriation
  • Escalation if needed with banking authorities and preparing file for litigation
  • Arabic speaker for immediate translation or intermediation with third parties including local authorities.
Commercial
  • Commercial Agency – Contract Drafting and Litigation
  • Rent-Sales Contract – Contract Drafting, Contract Management and Litigation
  • Logistic Services Contract
  • IT Services Contract
  • Intermediary Contract
  • Other Services Contract
Construction
  • FIDIC Short Form of Contract
  • FIDIC Larger or more complex projects (the Construction Contract)
  • FIDIC Contractor doing the Design (Plant and Design-Build Contract)
  • FIDIC EPC/Turnkey Contract
  • Review of Ad Hoc Contracts
  • Assistance for Management of the Contract
  • Litigation/Arbitration
Employment Relationship
  • Assistance during Recruitment Phase with Executive Search Agents or Recruitment Agency
  • Drafting Offer Letter and Employment Contract
  • Drafting Disciplinary Policy and Documentation
  • Registration of Company with Labour Authorities
  • Registration of Employee with Labour Authorities
  • Assistance During Disciplinary Proceedings
  • Termination Strategy and Execution
  • Litigation Services
HR Strategy – Advisory Services
  • Labour Market Analysis
  • Labour Legislation Memo and Manual
  • Analysis of Remuneration Trends, Structures and Composition
  • Labour Taxation
  • Industry Practice reg. bonus, schedule, overtime, leave, length of service, etc.
Business Set-Up and Maintenance
  • Comparative Study on Options Available
  • Legal Memorandum on Corporate and Tax Laws
  • Set-Up Services (Company, Immigration, Labour, Banking, Tax)
  • Nominee Services (Regulated Activity)
  • Shareholders Agreements
  • Board of Directors Structuring
  • Dissolution, Liquidation, Bankruptcy Proceedings
  • Litigation/Arbitration (Manager or Shareholders Dispute)
  • Redomiciliation
Joint Venture and Investors Relationship
  • Set-up of Joint Venture Company
  • Drafting Joint Venture Agreement
  • Drafting of Prospectus, Investment Case, Risk Warnings and Investment Disclaimers, etc.
  • Drafting of Shareholders Agreements
  • Advisory on Financing Rounds and Execution
  • Advisory on Board of Directors Structuring and Execution
  • Drafting of Policies, Charts and other JVAs
  • Litigation/Arbitration
Expatriation Services
  • Employment Package and Contract Review
  • Wealth Management Advisory
  • Tenancy Opportunities and Contract Advisory
  • Medical Insurance Advisory
  • Banking Advisory
  • School Advisory
  • Logistic Advisory
  • FX Exchange Advisory
Relocation
  • Resignation Strategy
  • Tax Situation Review
  • Logistic Advisory
  • FX Exchange Advisory
  • Administration of the Departure and Legal Representation
Advisory
  • Advisory Services on the Developer (reliability check)
  • Review of Contract with Developer
  • Conveyance of Property and Supervision of the Sales Process
  • Legal Representation for the Purchase/Sales
  • Assistance with Engineers and Contractors
  • Assistance with tenants or holidays home management firm
Litigation
  • Cancellation of Contract
  • Cancellation of Project
  • Disputes regarding Lands
  • Disputes regarding Permits and Licenses
  • Dispute with Engineer or Contractor
Civil Status
  • Amendment of Civil Status (divorced/married) in Home Country
  • Change of Name
  • Transcription of Marriage or Divorce
  • Legalisation Services with Consulate and Embassies
Nationality and Immigration
  • Application for Nationality due to family reasons
  • Coordination Services for Obtaining Nationality based on Investment (more than 40 countries)
  • Immigration Services to Schengen Country (Tourist, Business, Long Term, Residence, Nationality)
  • Immigration Services to the USA, UK, Canada, Australia (Tourist, Business, Long Term, Residence, Nationality)
  • Immigration Services to GCC countries (Tourist, Business, Long Term, Residence, Golden Visa, Nationality)
Succession Planning
  • Overall Estate Planning with Financial and Legal Experts
  • Set-up of Shariah Compliant Foundation or Holding Structure
  • Set-up of Trust (DIFC, UAE, ADGM, Foreign based)
  • Set-up of Holding Structure
  • Set-up of Last Wills in the UAE, Qatar, KSA and various territories, as needed
  • Family Counseling - Mediation of dispute between family members
Inheritance Proceedings
  • In any country where there are assets
  • Court proceedings based on Shariah Law
  • Court proceedings based on Deceased Law
  • Court Proceedings based on Last Will
Crime against the Person and Narcotics
  • Assault, Sexual Abuse, Murder
  • Kidnapping
  • Household Theft
  • Threat, Insult, Defamation, Harassment
  • Social Media Crimes
  • IT Crimes
  • Stealing or Misappropriation of Personal Data
  • Narcotics
Business Crimes
  • AML issues
  • Cryptocurrency and other Investment related Scams
  • Breach of Trust
  • Deception and Fraud
  • Theft of business secrets
  • Insolvency related Crimes
  • Accounting Crimes
  • Interpol
Marriages
  • Marriage between French nationals
  • Marriage involving a French national and a non-French national
  • Marriage involving two persons of the same nationality
  • Marriage involving two persons of different nationality
  • Marriage involving a Muslim
  • Brief on matrimonial regimes and applicable laws
Divorces
  • Divorce between French nationals
  • Divorce involving a French national and a non-French national
  • Divorce involving two persons of the same nationality
  • Divorce involving two persons of different nationality
  • Divorce involving a Muslim
  • Brief on matrimonial regimes and applicable laws