We are a dynamic boutique legal firm rallying a team of diverse professionals with a single commitment: understanding your unique needs to tailor proactive legal solutions for your business.
Through strategic partnerships with leading regional and international peers, our consultancy services extend beyond the UAE to key jurisdictions across the vibrant commercial centres of the Middle East and beyond - including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Lebanon and France. MIS secures your interests are protected wherever you choose to operate.
Our team provides advice in multiple languages, including Arabic, English, and French, enabling seamless communication and effective representation across cultures and borders.
At MIS we do things differently: we treat you as a partner, not as a transaction. We are not the kind of legal provider where you are just a case number and are billed for every call or email.
We listen, consider and then respond, and are always here when you need us. From the moment you reach out, you will experience the difference for yourself.
“16+ years of legal expertise in the Middle East”
years of experiences
“1200+ clients including 500 fortune companies, HNWI, investors and many more”
clients served
“4+ languages spoken by our multilingual legal team”
Languages Spoken
“15+ key industries including real estate, fintech, healthcare, and construction”
Sectors Covered
“8+ jurisdictions covered across the UAE, GCC and wider Middle East Region”
Jurisdictions Covered
A structured approach to every assignment
CLIENT FIRST
Strong relationships and a collaborative approach.
Profound understanding of your issues.
In-depth legal knowledge and hands on laws and regulations and legislative amendments.
Straight talking, informative and practical problem solving.
We offer a wide range of legal disciplines ensuring that our clients benefit from a seamless,
high quality service based on extensive knowledge and years of expertise covering major legal areas
Corporate & Commercial
Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Workplace Relations
Intellectual Property
Company Formation
Real Estate
“It gives me great pleasure to recommend Stephanie Mouannes and the MIS team….It’s not just about getting the job done but about ensuring the client is satisfied and has achieved...
“It gives me great pleasure to recommend Stephanie Mouannes and the MIS team….It’s not just about getting the job done but about ensuring the client is satisfied and has achieved their desired result. What stands out the most is the transparency and honest approach MIS has towards fulfilling their tasks.”
Mhanna Khamis
Sr. Projects Director - Intermass
Engineering & Contracting Co. LLC
“I am pleased to share our experience and satisfaction in working with the MIS team. Your exceptional support, professionalism and dedication have been instrumental in ensuring that our needs were...
“I am pleased to share our experience and satisfaction in working with the MIS team. Your exceptional support, professionalism and dedication have been instrumental in ensuring that our needs were met with the highest level of service. The seamless process and clear communication have consistently put our minds at ease and facilitated successful outcomes.”
Mohamed Ali Abdulamir Sultan
W J Towell LLC
(Sultanate of Oman)
“I feel truly confident in the MIS service. They are always prompt, efficient and thorough..”
“I feel truly confident in the MIS service. They are always prompt, efficient and thorough..”
Konstantinos Nikolaou
Operations Director
Superfood/ Mr. Brown (Dubai, UAE)
“MIS’ professionalism and dedication have been invaluable to our company. One of the standout aspects of Stephanie’s work is her deep understanding of the media industry and its unique legal...
“MIS’ professionalism and dedication have been invaluable to our company. One of the standout aspects of Stephanie’s work is her deep understanding of the media industry and its unique legal challenges. Her ability to navigate complex contracts with international clients, intellectual property rights and industry regulations has provided us with a level of security and confidence that is rare in the food and beverage field.”
Amro Jabri
General Manager
Peanut Butter Productions (RAK, UAE)
“I am pleased to recommend MIS Law Firm for their exceptional legal services. Their team of highly skilled and dedicated attorneys demonstrates deep professionalism, and a commitment to achieving the...
“I am pleased to recommend MIS Law Firm for their exceptional legal services. Their team of highly skilled and dedicated attorneys demonstrates deep professionalism, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes.”
Rabih Nashef
Managing Director
Paramount Construction, Dubai
“I am truly grateful…Thanks to MIS, One Asia has gained a stronger reputation in Dubai.”
“I am truly grateful…Thanks to MIS, One Asia has gained a stronger reputation in Dubai.”
Kazutaka Mori
Attorney
(Japan, UAE)
"Stephanie is a reliable, sensitive professional, whom I would strongly recommend to anyone in need of clear, up to date and timely legal advice and professional counsel. It's been a...
"Stephanie is a reliable, sensitive professional, whom I would strongly recommend to anyone in need of clear, up to date and timely legal advice and professional counsel. It's been a pleasure working with her over a number of years here in the UAE”
Will Blair
Head of Communications
(Abu Dhabi)
“With great honor, I would like to recommend and provide a reference for Stephanie Mouannes. Stephanie demonstrated full involvement, responsibility, professionalism, and exceptional attention to detail throughout the engagement. If...
“With great honor, I would like to recommend and provide a reference for Stephanie Mouannes. Stephanie demonstrated full involvement, responsibility, professionalism, and exceptional attention to detail throughout the engagement. If I ever need legal support again, I will definitely return to her — so please don’t book all of her time, leave some space for me!”
Sergey Poda
CEO - Aeropoda Aviation
Sharjah Airport Zone, UAE
"We highly recommend Stephanie for her exceptional legal expertise. She consistently provides precise and insightful advice, effectively balancing our organization's commercial objectives with sound legal guidance. Her professionalismand proactive approach...
"We highly recommend Stephanie for her exceptional legal expertise. She consistently provides precise and insightful advice, effectively balancing our organization's commercial objectives with sound legal guidance. Her professionalismand proactive approach make her an invaluable partner to our business"
Prashanth Yogarajah
Head of Finance
The Digital Tree, Media zone, Dubai
"Stephanie is a highly competent lawyer with deep knowledge of labor and international law as well as corporate law”.
"Stephanie is a highly competent lawyer with deep knowledge of labor and international law as well as corporate law”.
Elias Elias
Senior Equity Manager
OeEB Austria, Europe
"Stephanie helped our company with a sensitive issue and got us the best advice we could get. Her negotiation skills and arguments are extremely valuable and spot on especially in...
"Stephanie helped our company with a sensitive issue and got us the best advice we could get. Her negotiation skills and arguments are extremely valuable and spot on especially in times of conflict and disagreement. We highly recommend her."
Wissam Badine
Founder & CEO
Deafcat Studios (UAE, Lebanon)
“I got in touch with Stephanie earlier this year to handle a case which was extremely stressful and overwhelming. She got acquainted with my situation, assessed it carefully, took me...
“I got in touch with Stephanie earlier this year to handle a case which was extremely stressful and overwhelming. She got acquainted with my situation, assessed it carefully, took me through the steps and was able to directly present options I could move forward with. I would highly recommend Stephanie, she’s very knowledgeable, skilled and supportive."
Kassem Abbani
Co founder & GM
FMCG, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
“A big ‘Thank You’ to Stephanie Mouannes and the MIS Consultants’ legal team for great legal/ business-related suggestions and implementation of our term sheets for one of our large development...
“A big ‘Thank You’ to Stephanie Mouannes and the MIS Consultants’ legal team for great legal/ business-related suggestions and implementation of our term sheets for one of our large development projects in UAE.”
Mr Nayan Sharma
Manager, Legal Affairs
Alef Group (Sharjah, UAE)
“I met Stephanie almost two years ago, and since then, her service has been nothing short of first-class. Not once has she made a single mistake. She always listens carefully...
“I met Stephanie almost two years ago, and since then, her service has been nothing short of first-class. Not once has she made a single mistake. She always listens carefully to my requests and proactively proposes effective solutions to any business challenge. Stephanie is consistently one step ahead, with a clear vision and forward-thinking mindset. I feel truly fortunate to have her and her team by my side as they are always available and ready to assist with any request.”
Tony Arystaghesc
CEO - Investradco
(Sharjah, UAE)
“It gives me great pleasure to recommend Stephanie Mouannes and the MIS team….It’s not just about getting the job done but about ensuring the client is satisfied and has achieved...
“It gives me great pleasure to recommend Stephanie Mouannes and the MIS team….It’s not just about getting the job done but about ensuring the client is satisfied and has achieved their desired result. What stands out the most is the transparency and honest approach MIS has towards fulfilling their tasks.”
Mhanna Khamis
Sr. Projects Director - Intermass
Engineering & Contracting Co. LLC
“I am pleased to share our experience and satisfaction in working with the MIS team. Your exceptional support, professionalism and dedication have been instrumental in ensuring that our needs were...
“I am pleased to share our experience and satisfaction in working with the MIS team. Your exceptional support, professionalism and dedication have been instrumental in ensuring that our needs were met with the highest level of service. The seamless process and clear communication have consistently put our minds at ease and facilitated successful outcomes.”
Mohamed Ali Abdulamir Sultan
W J Towell LLC
(Sultanate of Oman)
“I feel truly confident in the MIS service. They are always prompt, efficient and thorough..”
“I feel truly confident in the MIS service. They are always prompt, efficient and thorough..”
Konstantinos Nikolaou
Operations Director
Superfood/ Mr. Brown (Dubai, UAE)
“MIS’ professionalism and dedication have been invaluable to our company. One of the standout aspects of Stephanie’s work is her deep understanding of the media industry and its unique legal...
“MIS’ professionalism and dedication have been invaluable to our company. One of the standout aspects of Stephanie’s work is her deep understanding of the media industry and its unique legal challenges. Her ability to navigate complex contracts with international clients, intellectual property rights and industry regulations has provided us with a level of security and confidence that is rare in the food and beverage field.”
Amro Jabri
General Manager
Peanut Butter Productions (RAK, UAE)
“I am pleased to recommend MIS Law Firm for their exceptional legal services. Their team of highly skilled and dedicated attorneys demonstrates deep professionalism, and a commitment to achieving the...
“I am pleased to recommend MIS Law Firm for their exceptional legal services. Their team of highly skilled and dedicated attorneys demonstrates deep professionalism, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes.”
Rabih Nashef
Managing Director
Paramount Construction, Dubai
“I am truly grateful…Thanks to MIS, One Asia has gained a stronger reputation in Dubai.”
“I am truly grateful…Thanks to MIS, One Asia has gained a stronger reputation in Dubai.”
Kazutaka Mori
Attorney
(Japan, UAE)
"Stephanie is a reliable, sensitive professional, whom I would strongly recommend to anyone in need of clear, up to date and timely legal advice and professional counsel. It's been a...
"Stephanie is a reliable, sensitive professional, whom I would strongly recommend to anyone in need of clear, up to date and timely legal advice and professional counsel. It's been a pleasure working with her over a number of years here in the UAE”
Will Blair
Head of Communications
(Abu Dhabi)
“With great honor, I would like to recommend and provide a reference for Stephanie Mouannes. Stephanie demonstrated full involvement, responsibility, professionalism, and exceptional attention to detail throughout the engagement. If...
“With great honor, I would like to recommend and provide a reference for Stephanie Mouannes. Stephanie demonstrated full involvement, responsibility, professionalism, and exceptional attention to detail throughout the engagement. If I ever need legal support again, I will definitely return to her — so please don’t book all of her time, leave some space for me!”
Sergey Poda
CEO - Aeropoda Aviation
Sharjah Airport Zone, UAE
"We highly recommend Stephanie for her exceptional legal expertise. She consistently provides precise and insightful advice, effectively balancing our organization's commercial objectives with sound legal guidance. Her professionalismand proactive approach...
"We highly recommend Stephanie for her exceptional legal expertise. She consistently provides precise and insightful advice, effectively balancing our organization's commercial objectives with sound legal guidance. Her professionalismand proactive approach make her an invaluable partner to our business"
Prashanth Yogarajah
Head of Finance
The Digital Tree, Media zone, Dubai
"Stephanie is a highly competent lawyer with deep knowledge of labor and international law as well as corporate law”.
"Stephanie is a highly competent lawyer with deep knowledge of labor and international law as well as corporate law”.
Elias Elias
Senior Equity Manager
OeEB Austria, Europe
"Stephanie helped our company with a sensitive issue and got us the best advice we could get. Her negotiation skills and arguments are extremely valuable and spot on especially in...
"Stephanie helped our company with a sensitive issue and got us the best advice we could get. Her negotiation skills and arguments are extremely valuable and spot on especially in times of conflict and disagreement. We highly recommend her."
Wissam Badine
Founder & CEO
Deafcat Studios (UAE, Lebanon)
“I got in touch with Stephanie earlier this year to handle a case which was extremely stressful and overwhelming. She got acquainted with my situation, assessed it carefully, took me...
“I got in touch with Stephanie earlier this year to handle a case which was extremely stressful and overwhelming. She got acquainted with my situation, assessed it carefully, took me through the steps and was able to directly present options I could move forward with. I would highly recommend Stephanie, she’s very knowledgeable, skilled and supportive."
Kassem Abbani
Co founder & GM
FMCG, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
“A big ‘Thank You’ to Stephanie Mouannes and the MIS Consultants’ legal team for great legal/ business-related suggestions and implementation of our term sheets for one of our large development...
“A big ‘Thank You’ to Stephanie Mouannes and the MIS Consultants’ legal team for great legal/ business-related suggestions and implementation of our term sheets for one of our large development projects in UAE.”
Mr Nayan Sharma
Manager, Legal Affairs
Alef Group (Sharjah, UAE)
“I met Stephanie almost two years ago, and since then, her service has been nothing short of first-class. Not once has she made a single mistake. She always listens carefully...
“I met Stephanie almost two years ago, and since then, her service has been nothing short of first-class. Not once has she made a single mistake. She always listens carefully to my requests and proactively proposes effective solutions to any business challenge. Stephanie is consistently one step ahead, with a clear vision and forward-thinking mindset. I feel truly fortunate to have her and her team by my side as they are always available and ready to assist with any request.”
Tony Arystaghesc
CEO - Investradco
(Sharjah, UAE)
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