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Yungo and its team of lawyers have over a hundred years of experience offering legal assistance to private clients and corporations in the UAE, Italy and France.

Our legal expertise

Yungo Law offers a full range of legal services that span across different areas of law. These offerings include in-depth knowledge of family and estate planning law, property and land law, employment law, corporate and commercial law, public procurement law and intellectual property law. You may find more information on the sectors and areas of law covered as well as our expertise here.

Yungo has successfully assisted hundreds of clients in the Middle East and in mainland Europe by providing customers with the best level of legal care and assistance.

 

Meet the Team

What we do for you

Senior Lawyers

We are a small team made up primarily of senior lawyers with proven experience who have worked at well-known international law firms. “Attention to detail and business acumen” is our motto.

Senior Lawyers

We are a small team made up primarily of senior lawyers with proven experience who have worked at well-known international law firms. “Attention to detail and business acumen” is our motto.

Fast Response

We take our client’s inquiries very seriously, respond to calls or emails within 24 hours, and act on matters with a can-do approach

Fast Response

We take our client’s inquiries very seriously, respond to calls or emails within 24 hours, and act on matters with a can-do approach

Best Rules

We run a tight ship and adhere to international compliance and governance standards. Our top priority is ensuring your safety and the security of your data.

Best Rules

We run a tight ship and adhere to international compliance and governance standards. Our top priority is ensuring your safety and the security of your data.

Five-Star Service

For our legal team, every client is a VIP. We provide clients with bespoke services. We are human-centric, and we strive to provide the best customer experience.

Five-Star Service

For our legal team, every client is a VIP. We provide clients with bespoke services. We are human-centric, and we strive to provide the best customer experience.

Latest Blogs

Back to the Bar: How Yungo Law is Championing Women's Return To Their Legal Careers

Back to the Bar: How Yungo Law is Championing Women’s Return To Their Legal Careers

Here at Yungo Law, we’re leading the way in creating a modern law firm in the UAE and Europe that not only provides excellent legal services but also promotes inclusivity. In September 2023, we launched our "Empowerment Through Reintegration" program. This initiative is designed to support individuals, particularly women, who are looking to return to ... continue reading
Navigating Wills and Estate Planning for Expats in the UAE pt 1

Navigating Wills and Estate Planning for Expats in the UAE Part 1

Welcome to our blog series on wills and estate planning for expats in the UAE. In this first blog, we'll explore the importance of having a will and how UAE law addresses wills made by expats. Whether you're a European expat or from anywhere else in the world, understanding these aspects is crucial for securing ... continue reading
Navigating Wills and Estate Planning for Expats in the UAE pt 2

Navigating Wills and Estate Planning for Expats in the UAE Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of our guide on wills and estate planning for expats in the UAE. In this blog, we'll talk about how your belongings are shared, picking someone to manage your will, global considerations, changing your will, and taxes for European expats. Can you explain how assets and properties are divided according to ... continue reading
The view from The Tower: A year of success for UAE law firm Yungo Law

The view from The Tower: A year of success for UAE law firm Yungo Law

At Yungo Law, our journey over the past year has been all about significant milestones. From our founder Clotilde Iaia-Polak's journey to becoming a qualified solicitor in England and Wales, to our office move and team growth, there’s a lot that’s happened. So as we head towards the end of 2023, we wanted to take ... continue reading
Breast Cancer: Understanding the Statistics and the Importance of Protecting Yourself and Your Family

Breast Cancer: Understanding the Statistics and the Importance of Protecting Yourself and Your Family

Breast cancer is a significant health concern that affects millions of women worldwide. It continues to be the most prevalent cancer in women globally. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 2.3 million new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed worldwide in 2020, accounting for 11.7% of all cancer cases. The statistics serve as ... continue reading
Understanding divorce in the UAE

Understanding Divorce Law for European Expats in the UAE

Navigating the legal landscape of divorce, especially as a European expat in the UAE, can be a complex and emotionally challenging journey. In 2021, the number of divorce cases in the United Arab Emirates reached around 5.4 thousand cases, up from around 4.2 thousand cases in 2020, and 41.7 percent of divorces were filed between ... continue reading
Yungo: Luxury Fashion In The Gulf: European Giants’ Success Stories

Luxury Fashion In The Gulf: European Giants’ Success Stories

In the realm of luxury fashion, where elegance meets innovation, the triumph of European brands in the Middle East transcends haute couture. Beyond the spotlight, a critical yet often overlooked pillar emerges: legal expertise. Stepping onto the Middle Eastern stage requires more than just design prowess – it requires a strategic legal compass that propels ... continue reading
Bridging Legal Continents: Europe and the Middle East

Bridging Legal Continents: Europe and the Middle East

In the ever-evolving landscape of business opportunities in the Middle East, organisations from Europe and beyond are seeking not just legal expertise, but a partner who truly comprehends the intricate legal frameworks and embraces the cultural nuances of the region. This is precisely where Yungo Law steps in, bringing a refreshing perspective to the table. ... continue reading
Breaking Barriers: Bringing a new, modern and progressive model for international law firms in the UAE

Breaking Barriers: Bringing a new, modern and progressive model for international law firms in the UAE

Despite our strong legacy, Yungo Law is all about the future – bringing a new, modern and progressive model for international law firms in the UAE. I believe that creating a human-centric, caring law firm, with a truly flexible working culture where everyone can thrive, is not only good for our people but good for ... continue reading
Account Law

Dubai’s Escrow Account Law

Constituting part of the on-going efforts to move away from the burst bubble of 2008, the government of Dubai has applied extensive measures to protect the real estate sector of the Emirate. The authorities have since been consistently adamant in increasing the confidence in foreign investors in the booming real estate sector. Part of the ... continue reading
Real Estate Marina

Dubai Real Estate Sector Outlook for 2016

Overview As the world worries about oil prices and regional conflicts, the stability seen in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates and its diversified economy continues to attract investment. This continued vision for diversification of the U.A.E.’s economy, and strong population and tourism growth continues to place Dubai as the principle hub of commerce in ... continue reading
Expo 2020

Dubai South, City of Tomorrow, Home of Expo 2020

Just the Beginning Last month, Lionel Messi, possibly the most well-known football player in the world and winner of the 2015 FIFA Ballon d’Or, the prestigious trophy awarded to the world football player of the year, signed up to be the first global ambassador for the Expo 2020 Dubai South. Expo 2020 Since the first ... continue reading
Mirror Wills - Yungo Law

CCL Update

In brief Introducing specific changes and amendments to the commercial companies law in the UAE, Federal Law no. 2 of 2015 concerning Commercial Companies (the “CCL”) has replaced Federal Law no. 8 of 1984 concerning Commercial Companies on 1 July 2015. The CCL requires existing UAE companies and corporate entities, specifically limited liability companies, to ... continue reading
Bahrain’s Economic Vision: 100% Ownership to Foreign Investors

Bahrain’s Economic Vision: 100% Ownership to Foreign Investors

Overview The Bahrain Ministry of Industry and Trade has approved a change to the business ownership percentage of foreign investors. Cabinet on 18 July, 2016 has passed a decision to increase the percentage so that foreign investors will be able to acquire 100 percent business ownership in various sectors. The amendment to the Commercial Companies ... continue reading
Inheritance-Yungo Law

Wills and Asset Protection for Non-Muslim Dubai Expats

Dubai has long been famed for its innovation and ground breaking projects, from Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, to the Solar Park project, which will be the largest single-site solar project in the world and generate enough energy to power 800,000 homes by 2030. This innovation has extended to all areas of life and ... continue reading
Governance-Yungo Law

UAE Bankruptcy Law: The Landmark Law Spells Relief for Businesses in times of Financial Difficulties

A meeting held by Cabinet in Abu Dhabi has resulted in the adoption of a new Federal Law on Bankruptcy in the UAE. The final draft of the new federal bankruptcy law is expected to have a positive impact on the national economy, aimed at “strengthen[ing] the legal sustainability and attractiveness of the investment environment ... continue reading
Employment-Yungo Law

UAE to Begin Sharing Financial Records with Other Jurisdictions

In an attempt to prevent transnational tax evasion, the OECD (the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) introduced the Common Reporting Standard (also known as ‘CRS’). The CRS is a system implemented to facilitate the automatic exchange of financial information of individuals and entities between participating jurisdictions. Participating jurisdictions produce CRS reports on an annual ... continue reading
Manufacturing- Yungo Law

VAT, the UAE, and the Free Zones

On 1 January 2018, laws imposing a VAT on the supply of goods and services in the UAE came into effect. In this article, we provide you an overview of the VAT scheme and explain in which circumstances it applies, including highlighting regulations made last month which finally clarify the VAT-status of the UAE Free ... continue reading
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YUNGO GDPR Infographic

YUNGO GDPR Infographic with key questions and answers for organisations in the Middle East.
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Cybercrime: Fastest Growing Crime in the World

The world’s governments and police authorities are at war with a breed of criminal able to wreak havoc on businesses and personal lives from across the globe while sitting in a pair of pyjamas in a dimly lit bedroom somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Damage can be caused with one email and can spread ... continue reading
Intellectual-Yungo Law

Everything About Intellectual Property Rights in the UAE

The United Arab Emirates, a federation of the seven core Emirates, Umm Al Quwain, Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah, follow a unified international policy. Each emirate, however, handles their own governance by following specific federal rules set-up by them. In recent years, because of the various advantages provided by the ... continue reading
Real Estate-Yungo Law

Work Remotely in Dubai

Why? Dubai is one of the leading cities in the world for security, cultural diversity and entertainment. It is well connected and with an excellent digital infrastructure. Living in Dubai will give you exclusive access to resources and facilities that can take your career or business to the next level. Dubai was also awarded with ... continue reading

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