gal consultancy profession in the UAE—a sector previously unregulated. It outlines specific conditions and procedures for licensing lawyers and legal consultants, both local and foreign, while promoting professional standards that align with the UAE’s strategic vision of transparent governance and global legal alignment. Key Highlights of the New Law Licensing for Legal Professionals: The law updates and defines the procedures and conditions required for the licensing and renewal of lawyers and legal consultants in the UAE. It also provides a licensing format for foreign law firms and consultancy offices operating in the country. Professional Standards and Ethics: The law includes detailed provisions related to the rights and duties of legal professionals. These aim to strengthen client-lawyer relationships, encourage ethical practices, and promote greater accountability and transparency within the sector. Registration of Legal Staff: The new framework now requires proper registration and licensing for legal researchers, advisors, and representatives working in law firms, ensuring that all professionals involved in legal services are recognised and regulated. Training and Continuous Education: Lawyers are now required to complete mandatory training courses or attend scientific seminars and conferences to renew their registration. This ensures continuous learning and legal awareness in line with evolving laws and practices. Regulation of Law Firm Structures: Legal consultancy companies and law firms can now be established as a partnership, limited liability company (LLC), or sole proprietorship. The law also outlines details for company formation, licensing procedures, and management practices. Conflict of Interest Prevention: To uphold professional integrity, lawyers and legal consultants are prohibited from being partners in or employed by more than one law firm or consultancy at a time. Guidelines for Special Cases: The regulation includes clear guidelines for scenarios such as the suspension or death of a partner, and requires that all partners within a legal firm must be licensed to practice law. Support for Trainee Lawyers: The law simplifies registration procedures for trainee lawyers and introduces structured training programmes to better equip new entrants into the legal field.