Hale & Ward · New York · Dubai · London
New York · Dubai · London
Clear counsel when the matter can’t wait.
A boutique firm of 14 lawyers for businesses and families across Egypt, the Gulf and the UK. Tell us what happened, and a lawyer replies the same working day.
Response time
2
hrs
A qualified lawyer replies within two working hours. Every message is confidential.
Sun–Thu in New York · Mon–Fri in Dubai and London
The firm
In numbers
17
yrs
Advising businesses and families since 2009
14
Lawyers admitted in Egypt, the UAE and England & Wales
1,200
+
Matters closed, from contracts to cross-border disputes
2
hrs
Average first reply on WhatsApp in working hours
Selected results
Outcomes, stated plainly.
Recent matters, shared with client permission and anonymised. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Recent matters, shared with client permission and anonymised. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Practice areas
Six practices. One team that knows your matter.
Six practices. One team that knows your matter.
Most matters cross more than one area. A partner leads yours from the first message and brings in the specialists you need, so you never repeat your story.
Most matters cross more than one area. A partner leads yours from the first message and brings in the specialists you need, so you never repeat your story.
People
You speak to a partner, not a call centre.
You speak to a partner, not a call centre.
14 lawyers across three offices, admitted in Egypt, the UAE and England & Wales. Arabic, English and French spoken.
14 lawyers across three offices, admitted in Egypt, the UAE and England & Wales. Arabic, English and French spoken.
Client voices
What clients say after the matter is closed.
What clients say after the matter is closed.
Client feedback, 2025–2026 (sample)
4.9
/5
Average rating across 212 reviews
68
%
Of new clients come through a referral
9
/10
Matters resolved without a final hearing
“
Three years of unpaid invoices, and every other firm told us to write it off. Mariam’s team gave us a plan on one page and a fixed fee. We were paid in full before the final hearing.
“Three years of unpaid invoices, and every other firm told us to write it off. Mariam’s team gave us a plan on one page and a fixed fee. We were paid in full before the final hearing.”
Tarek S.
Owner, building supplies company, Cairo · Sample testimonial
Fees
Know the cost before you commit.
Know the cost before you commit.
Every engagement starts with a written fee estimate. Most of our work is fixed-fee or capped, so the number you agree is the number you pay.
Every engagement starts with a written fee estimate. Most of our work is fixed-fee or capped, so the number you agree is the number you pay.
First consultation
2,500
$
Fixed · also AED 750 or £250
60 minutes with a partner. Deducted from your fees if you instruct us.
Conflict check before we meet
In person, video or phone
Written next steps within 2 days
First consultation
2,500
$
Fixed · also AED 750 or £250
60 minutes with a partner. Deducted from your fees if you instruct us.
Fixed fee by stage
15,000
$
Starting price · also from AED 4,500 or £1,500
Contracts, company set-up, wills, residency and visas, priced per stage and agreed in writing.
Price fixed before work starts
Pay stage by stage
No charge for emails and calls
Fixed fee by stage
15,000
$
Starting price · also from AED 4,500 or £1,500
Contracts, company set-up, wills, residency and visas, priced per stage and agreed in writing.
Capped hourly
Capped
Monthly ceiling you approve in advance
For disputes and complex matters where scope can change. Hourly rates with a monthly ceiling.
Itemised monthly statement
Cap reviewed with you, never exceeded silently
Budget forecast for each phase
Capped hourly
Capped
Monthly ceiling you approve in advance
For disputes and complex matters where scope can change. Hourly rates with a monthly ceiling.
Offices
Three offices, one team. Local law, cross-border reach.
Three offices, one team. Local law, cross-border reach.
New York
Since 2009
221B Baker Street, New York, NY 10001
Sun–Thu · 9:00–18:00 (GMT+3)
Languages: Arabic, English, French
Dubai
Since 2015
Office 1204, Gate Village 3, DIFC, Dubai
Mon–Fri · 9:00–18:00 (GMT+4)
Languages: Arabic, English
London
Since 2019
4 Harcourt Yard, London EC4Y 9AB
Mon–Fri · 9:00–17:30 (GMT)
Languages: English, Arabic
How it works
From first message to a written plan, in four steps.
From first message to a written plan, in four steps.
01
Within 2 hours
Message us
Tell us what happened on WhatsApp, by phone or through the form. Send documents if you have them.
02
Within 1 working day
A partner calls you
A 20-minute call to understand the matter, check for conflicts and tell you honestly whether we can help.
03
Within 2 working days
Written scope and fee
A short letter with the strategy, the likely timeline and a fixed or capped fee. No surprises later.
04
Until it’s resolved
We act, you stay informed
One named partner, a weekly update on active matters and a direct WhatsApp line.
Insights
Plain-English answers to the questions we hear most.
Plain-English answers to the questions we hear most.
Questions
What people ask before they call.
Your first message is free. If you need advice, the first consultation is a fixed fee of EGP 2,500, AED 750 or £250, deducted from your bill if you instruct us.
Your first message is free. If you need advice, the first consultation is a fixed fee of EGP 2,500, AED 750 or £250, deducted from your bill if you instruct us.
Reply within 2 working hours
Tell us what happened.
Reply within 2 working hours
Tell us what happened.
Reply within 2 working hours
Tell us what happened.
