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About Our Law Firm in Dubai

At LYLAW, we handle most areas of UAE law and tailor the advice to your situation.
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The firm

Who we are

We are a Dubai-based general practice law firm helping individuals and businesses with the legal side of living and doing business in the UAE. Ludmila Yamalova founded our firm in 2009, and we have been practising continuously ever since.

Licensed by the Dubai Government Legal Affairs Department (Ruler's Court) and registered with DMCC and the DIFC Courts, we handle cases throughout the UAE from our office in Reef Tower, Jumeirah Lakes Towers.

Our clients range from individual expats and families to family offices, startups, and multinational corporations. We handle matters across more than fifteen practice areas, from corporate law and employment to family law, immigration, real estate, and criminal defence. Our team works in five languages: English, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic, and French.

Our Founder and Managing Partner, Ludmila Yamalova, is an internationally recognized legal commentator whose insights have been featured in leading publications including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, The New York Times, Gulf News, and The National. She has also been recognized among the 50 Most Influential Businesswomen of the UAE (2026) and the Top 100 Expat Business Leaders in the UAE (2024).
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Our approach

Our advice is practical and specific to your situation. We look at the exact law, the article number, the deadline, and the amount at stake before we explain your options. If those options include something you would rather not hear, we tell you anyway.

You work directly with the lawyers handling your case. We communicate in plain language and keep you updated throughout. The goal is simple: you leave every meeting knowing what happens next and why.

Testimonials & Reviews

Why clients rely on LYLAW

These reviews come from clients we have represented. They describe how the process looked from their side.
Bogdan Dinu

Highly recommend LYLAW. Ludmila is exceptional, knowledgeable, strategic, responsive, and genuinely committed to her clients. A trusted advisor you can rely on when it matters most.

June 25, 2026
Ann Mutua

Excellent service. The lawyer was professional, reliable, and very helpful. They answered all my questions clearly and guided me through the process with confidence. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy legal assistance.

June 17, 2026
Bryan Smith

A very pleasant, professional & informative meeting with Ludmila & Anna. We look forward to availing of LY Law legal services & counsel going forward

June 10, 2026
David

Amazing team, very professional!

April 8, 2026
Paul Stonitsch

I needed an experienced English speaking Dubai based lawyer dealing with UAE labour and immigration law. I was not disappointed!!! Ludmila knows her stuff!!! I will be using this company in the future and would recommend them to everyone.

April 2, 2026
David Yakobashvili

Very professional, knowledgeable and organized. Thanks!

March 12, 2026
Wojciech Jarzynski

Great service, easy accessible, always happy to help, massive experience. Thank you

February 28, 2026
Peter Lemperis

Fantastic experience with Ludmila Yamalova and Anna. Well prepared, practical and straight to the point. Clear, no-nonsense advice and guidance when I needed it most. Highly recommended. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again, though I hope I won’t need to.

February 17, 2026
J P

Extremely professional staff and valuable counsel. They fully hear you and provide easy to understand counsel that provides a lot of reassurance. Highly recommended.

January 18, 2023
Tom

Very good service. Prompt and efficient.

November 16, 2021
Jesse D

Excellent value for legal advice. Ludmila is incredibly well versed on UAE law and implementation. I've worked with various law firms, including large local and global brands here, and have not found one that is more knowledgeable than her.

March 12, 2018
David Pollock

Our experience was an entirely professional and knowledgeable service on corporate structures and commercial issues we were facing. The service was comprehensive, well informed and we can recommend without hesitation.

March 21, 2018
Nesim Majzoub

This is a firm that is progressive in the way they think and handle matters. They understood my needs immediately.

April 7, 2021
Sarah Skaf

Super lovely company and very professional for its caliber. I check out their IG and TikTok pages and get a lot of helpful information when it comes to legal/illegal activities in the UAE. Keep up the great work!

October 6, 2021
Enrica Andreetto

I had a great experience with this firm. I felt very taken care of during the whole time of our collaboration. In case of need I will certainly work with them again.

October 14, 2021
Leigh Baker

Very knowledgeable and compassionate firm. Their expertise on UAE law is unmatched and their professionalism is top notch. I really appreciate how they keep clients informed at all stages of their case.

October 14, 2021
Michelle Bacellar

Ludmila is a fantastic lawyer, she is very dedicated and has great knowledge of UAE local laws. I would strongly recommend her and her team’s services and legal advice.

October 15, 2021
Krysta Fox

Ludmila Yamalova and her team have provided excellent legal support to me, and a number of my company's clients. They are professional, knowledgeable and practical.

November 9, 2021
Rafiah Ibrahim

Ludmila is very professional and competent. Able to explain clearly on how the issues can be resolved . She also suggests the best way forward . Very pleasant personality as well.

July 19, 2022
Ayesha Khan

Excellent experience. All of my questions answered and good advice given. I was a little wary of the time going over but that was not a worry. Personable and friendly. Would definitely recommend.

January 8, 2026

Why clients trust us with their legal matters

International perspective, local practice

Our founder qualified and practised in the United States before opening the firm in Dubai. That cross-border background shapes how we handle cases that span the UAE and your home country.

We understand how UAE authorities work

We deal with UAE courts, ministries, and regulators regularly. So we can tell you how a matter is likely to proceed in practice, not only what the statute says on paper.

A record you can check

The firm has practised continuously since 2009 and handles hundreds of matters each year across most areas of UAE law. We are happy to share client reviews and case experience relevant to your situation.

No surprises on scope or cost

You will know what we are doing, why it matters, and what it costs before the work begins. If the scope changes, we tell you first rather than letting the bill grow quietly.

Discretion as standard

Confidentiality and ethical practice are not add-ons for us. They shape how we handle every file, every conversation, and every document, no matter who is on the other side.

Focused on resolution

Our job is to move your matter toward a result, without losing sight of what you actually need from it.

Legal contributions

Beyond our private client work, we put time into making legal information in the UAE easier to find and understand.

Lawgical with Ludmila

We founded and produced the UAE's first legal podcast, Lawgical with Ludmila. Running since 2018, it covers legal topics related to UAE law, business, and daily life. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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Dubai Eye 103.8 FM

For over a decade, Ludmila served as a legal commentator on Dubai Eye 103.8 FM, answering live listener questions and providing analysis on current legal developments.

Social media

Ludmila publishes regular legal updates, discussions, and educational content across TikTok, Instagram, and more. She has built a growing audience of people looking for accessible, plain-language legal information about the UAE.

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Internship programme

Aspiring legal practitioners work on active matters alongside our team, gaining hands-on experience in how law is practised in the UAE.

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