MENA LEGAL represents a global network of law firms and lawyers being members of BREXENDORFF & ASSOCIATES, a Swiss Association, registered in the Commercial Registry of Zurich, Switzerland, no. CHE-402.093.724, as per the Swiss Civil Code 10th December 1907, duly represented by its president Dr. Alexander Horst Brexendorff, Max-Högger-Strasse 6, 8048 Zürich.
BREXENDORFF & ASSOCIATES is a global association of consulting firms and professionals structured as a Swiss Association which operates through a number of professional firms and professionals and constituent entities from the legal, tax, business consulting, accounting, property consulting, Fintech, project finance and recruitment business (the Members) located throughout the world, with focus on the European, American, Asian, Middle Eastern and North African markets to provide legal and other client related professional services under one roof. The fully independent Members are constituted and regulated in accordance with relevant local regulatory and legal requirements.
The use of the name MENA LEGAL or BREXENDORFF & ASSOCIATES or other tradenames and logos associated to our association (see below under trademarks), is for description purposes only and does not imply that the Members are in a partnership or are part of a LLP. The responsibility for the provision of services to the client is defined in the terms of engagement between the respective Member and the client and each Member is to be regarded from liability, tax and any other perspective as fully independent and not resulting in any such of any other Member.
The Swiss Association is by itself never direct contracting or mandating party and is not providing any kind of consulting services, but each Member or associated partner, which is fully liable and responsible for all aspects mentioned above.
All references on this website to “BREXENDORFF & ASSOCIATES”, “MENA LEGAL”, “the firm”, “we” or “us” mean, except where clearly stated, one or more of the Members by each of the separate Members. No member firm or any of its partners or professionals acts as agent for any other Member or any of its associated partners. No individual partner or professional in any Member has authority to bind any other Member.
No MENA LEGAL member is responsible or liable for the acts or omissions of any other Member or of MENA LEGAL in any way.
Unless we agree on a fixed fee for a particular matter or a special retainer and an agreed scope of work, it is our policy to charge for our professional services on time-spent basis. Our hourly rates for the UAE range as follows:
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You are responsible for the consequences of your own decisions as to the use of the information and material contained in the website, and its possible application to any circumstances you may be facing. It is for you to decide whether you should obtain legal advice. You do not have to be a client of MENA LEGAL ™ or any of the MENA LEGAL network of companies to use the website.
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You are responsible for the consequences of your own decisions as to the use of the information and material contained in the website, and its possible application to any circumstances you may be facing. It is for you to decide whether you should obtain legal advice. You do not have to be a client of MENA LEGAL ™ or any of the MENA LEGAL network of companies to use the website.
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Please find our amended Privacy Policy here.
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HDS Business Centre – Cluster M – Jumeirah Lakes Towers – Dubai
Baden was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania but has been mainly based in the Middle East with a 14-year presence in the region, attaining his Bachelors of Law Degree in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
During his time in Dubai, Baden previously worked within private law firms in UAE across various departments including but not limited to corporate, labour, intellectual property. He also possesses experience in the public sector with his time at the Resident Magistrate Court in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania as well as also working with parastatal organisations, further exemplifying his versatility. His experience has allowed him to attain a good knowledge of company functions and compliance needed in relation to
different regulations.
Swahili (Native Language), English (bilingual, first language)
Over the two decades, Dr Alexander Brexendorff, has become an important figure in the Middle East legal and business landscape. Opening several offices and engaging with a diverse range of clients including government ministries and large international corporations. Despite a rigorous schedule, he took five minutes to share his thoughts on life in the UAE.
Why did you study for a law PhD?The way laws guide society and instruct us in fair principles, is something I have always recognised as important. Plus, I had remarkable tutors in Germany and the UK who inspired my interest further.
What encouraged you to choose the UAE as your home in 2005?I have been consulting international corporations on Middle Eastern legal aspects since the 1990s from Europe, but eventually realised that one needs to be close to the action for being able to advise clients in the best possible way. I have always been particularly curious about emerging markets because of the unpredictable challenges that make them interesting. Living here you meet people from around the world, who are like-minded and I would like my children growing up with the same international experience and mindset.
What make a business successful in the UAE?Next to a good idea, it is essential to be part of a trusted and loyal team. Equally important is to make sure the basics, such as practical realities and legal compliance, are in place and managed by experts. This way the business can focus on what they know best.
What are you most passionate about?My primary joy is of course my role as a father to three busy daughters and their younger brother. There’s incredible happiness in seeing your kids grow. But helping others in growing their business here in the Middle East I consider as my mission.
Sven Röthlingshöfer is a German business attorney (Rechtsanwalt) by profession and a real estate and hospitality project development specialist with over 25 years of international experience. He has been practicing as a foreign Legal Consultant in the Emirate of Dubai since 1998.
Sven was involved in the development and delivery of several of Dubai’s well-known real estate and hospitality projects.
During his initial 9 years in private practice at Ja’afar Alwan, Al Jaziri & Associates, one of Dubai’s leading National Law Firms, he advised European companies on their business ventures and investments throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Key areas of specialty include foreign direct investments, cross-border joint-ventures, re-structuring, distribution and industrial projects, real estate projects, hospitality projects as well as international litigation and arbitration.
Since the opening of the real estate market in Dubai to foreign investors, Sven has been advising international property developers on residential, commercial and hospitality projects in the Emirate of Dubai.
Sven also acted as an Arbitrator and Expert Witness and as a Board Member of an Owners’ Association of a large hybrid project. From 2007 until 2021 he accepted assignments as General Counsel of two privately owned property development companies in the Emirate of Dubai. Their project portfolio included the development, completion and hand-over of a large commercial property in Dubai Downtown, the Kempinski Residences & Hotel Apartments Palm Jumeirah and the hotels of EPG Hotels & Resorts, which are now rebranded as the “Raffles the Palm Dubai” and the “Hyde Hotel Business Bay”.
Germany, since 1996