UAE-based full-service
International Law Firm
Our Firm
Strohal Legal Consultants is an international business law firm focusing on the Gulf region (GCC) and Southeast Asia (ASEAN). At our headquarters in the United Arab Emirates and our offices in Singapore and Thailand, we advise international corporate groups, small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups wishing to take advantage of the numerous economic and tax benefits offered in these countries
Expertise
We advise national and international clients on local and cross-border M&A transactions and corporate, business, and labour law matters, company establishments, tax law matters, as well as all aspects of business ventures, investments, and commercial disputes. We also frequently advise on company establishments and business set-ups. After working in this field for decades, we know the market, have the right contacts and are able to keep the process efficient and cost-effective.
LEGAL FEES
WHY Strohal Legal Consultants
The success of our clients is our business. Therefore, we do not only promise legal advice at the highest level, but also see ourselves as an entrepreneurial partner who always puts your economic and personal interests first and does everything in our power to help your project succeed. As the only law firm in Austrian hands with offices in the GCC region and Southeast Asia, we combine local and international law in many ways and always to the benefit of our clients.
EXPERTISE
News & Publications
Federal Decree-Law No. (6) of 2025 – Strengthening the UAE’s Financial System
The UAE issued Federal Decree-Law No. (6) of 2025 on 10 October 2025, establishing a new legal framework for the UAE Central Bank and the regulation of financial institutions, activities, and insurance. This comprehensive law unifies banking and insurance oversight
Protecting Your ‘Secret Sauce’: Trade Secrets Under UAE Law
Safeguarding Your Most Valuable Intangible Assets In the United Arab Emirates’ fast-paced economy, a company’s most valuable assets are often intangible, such as proprietary formulas, client databases, and internal processes—collectively known as “trade secrets.” The unauthorized disclosure of this “secret
New Visa Categories and Amendments in UAE
The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) introduced significant reforms to its visa and residency system. These changes include the addition of new visa categories tailored to emerging sectors — especially technology, events, tourism —