Leaders Advocates Awards & Accolades
Awards
GLOBAL 100 • 2026
awards under the category of Family Law firm of the year.
Leaders Advocates has been named Family Law Firm of the Year in the Global 100 – 2026 awards. Based in the UAE, the firm brings over 20 years of experience and provides tailored family law support for both Muslim and non-Muslim clients. As a full-service law firm, Leaders Advocates also supports clients across civil, criminal, commercial, corporate, banking, real estate, tenancy, cybercrime, employment and debt collection matters. Their broad legal capability and local and international focus continue to set them apart in a complex legal landscape.
Awards
M&A Today - Global Awards - 2026
awards under the category of Real Estate Law Firm Of The Year.
Leaders Advocates is proud to be named Real Estate Law Firm of the Year at the M&A Today Global Awards 2026. From complex property acquisitions and leasing structures to high-stakes dispute resolution, our dedicated real estate practice provides trusted, end-to-end legal counsel to investors, developers, and corporations. This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to legal excellence, integrity, and securing optimal results for our clients.
Awards
Lawyer International - Legal 100 - 2026
awards under the category of Criminal Law firm of the year – UAE.
Honoured to celebrate Leaders Advocates on being named Criminal Law Firm of the Year – UAE in the Lawyer International – Legal 100 – 2026 awards. With more than 17 years of experience and a full-service legal practice, the firm continues to support clients across the UAE and beyond with trusted legal counsel. This recognition highlights its strength in criminal law and its wider commitment to delivering legal solutions across a broad range of practice areas. Congratulations to the team at Leaders Advocates on this outstanding achievement.
Awards
Business Worldwide - Global Awards - 2026
awards under the category of Global corporate Law Firm Of The Year.
Recognised as “Global Corporate Law Firm of the Year” at the “Business Worldwide Global Awards 2026”, Leaders Advocates continues to demonstrate excellence in corporate legal services. The award highlights the firm’s ability to support entrepreneurs, SMEs, multinational corporations, and investors with practical legal solutions across corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, and business advisory matters.
Awards
SME500 United Kingdom 2026
corporate law litigation experts in uae
Faris Raian & Ekaterina Butseva were recognized by SME500 United Kingdom 2026 as Corporate Law Litigation Experts in the UAE. This award reflects the firm’s strong record in corporate disputes, commercial litigation, and strategic legal representation under Dubai law. As trusted advocates in Dubai, the team continues to provide reliable legal services in Dubai to businesses, investors, and international clients across the UAE.
Awards
The Strategist 2026
Best Legal Consultant of the year
Faris Raian received The Strategist Award 2026 for Best Legal Consultant of the Year. The recognition highlights his leadership in complex legal matters, dispute resolution, and client-focused legal strategy within the UAE. With extensive experience in Dubai law, he is known for delivering practical solutions and trusted guidance to individuals and businesses seeking high-quality legal services in Dubai.
Awards
Women in leadership
Family law expert of the year – UAE
Ekaterina Butseva was named a Top 100 Winner at the Women in Leadership 2026 Awards as Family Law Expert of the Year – UAE. This recognition reflects her commitment to protecting families through clear, compassionate, and effective legal representation. As one of the respected family lawyers in Dubai, she plays a leading role in strengthening the firm’s reputation as a trusted family law firm in Dubai, helping clients navigate divorce, custody, financial settlements, and other family law matters with confidence.
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