Family matters
Family relationships and disputes involving people, documents or proceedings connected to different countries.
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Advice on family and inheritance matters across jurisdictions, including the legal structuring of trusts, foundations and family assets.
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Discuss this matterHyam El Hachem has worked on family, inheritance and other legal matters encompassing more than one jurisdiction. This experience complements her work in cross-border business, commercial disputes and real estate.
Discuss this matterHyam El Hachem has worked on family, inheritance and other legal matters encompassing more than one jurisdiction. This experience complements her work in cross-border business, commercial disputes and real estate.
The international dimension deserves attention from the outset: where the people and assets are located, which documents exist, and whether proceedings are already under way. The firm considers these connections alongside the personal and commercial circumstances of each matter.
Family relationships and disputes involving people, documents or proceedings connected to different countries.
Succession questions where family members, estate assets or relevant documents are connected to more than one jurisdiction.
Transactions, business relationships and disputes that require consideration of more than one legal system.
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Legal support for establishing trusts and foundations, family wealth structuring and succession planning, with careful attention to governance and cross-border interests.
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