Three Decades of Trusted Legal Counsel
For 30 years, HMLC has helped individuals, entrepreneurs, family offices, and international businesses navigate the legal landscape of the UAE with clarity, confidence, and practical solutions.
Our Story
Founded by Helene Mathieu in 1996, HMLC was built on a simple belief: legal advice should do more than solve problems — it should help clients make confident decisions, protect what matters most, and create opportunities for the future.
Over the past three decades, the firm has grown into one of Dubai's longest-established boutique legal consultancies, advising individuals, businesses, and international investors across a broad spectrum of legal and commercial matters.
From its offices in Business Bay and through trusted legal relationships in Montreal, Paris, and Riyadh, HMLC combines deep regional expertise with an international perspective to help clients navigate both local regulations and wide cross-border opportunities.
Our Approach
We believe legal advice should be practical, strategic, and grounded in your real-world objectives.
Every client, every business, and every legal matter is different. Rather than applying standard solutions, we take the time to understand your circumstances, explain your options clearly, and develop legal strategies that support your long-term goals.
Whether representing private individuals or multinational businesses, our commitment remains the same: to provide trusted legal guidance with integrity, discretion, and personal attention.
Why Choose HMLC
At HMLC, we believe the best legal advice begins with understanding the bigger picture.
Every legal matter is connected to something more — a business opportunity, a family decision, an investment, or a long-term vision. Rather than focusing only on legal technicalities, we take the time to understand your objectives so our guidance supports both your immediate needs and your future plans.
For three decades, this approach has helped us build lasting relationships with clients who value thoughtful counsel, practical solutions, and trusted legal guidance they can rely on as their lives and businesses evolve.
Helene Mathieu
Founder & Principal Legal Consultant
For more than three decades, Helene Mathieu has advised entrepreneurs, international businesses, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals navigating complex legal and commercial matters throughout the UAE and beyond.
Helene was the first woman of Western origin granted permission to establish a legal consultancy in Dubai, reflecting her pioneering role in bridging international legal practice with the evolving business landscape of the UAE.
Known for her practical, commercially minded approach, Helene looks beyond the immediate legal issue to understand the broader business and personal objectives of every client. Her ability to simplify complex legal matters into clear, actionable strategies has made her a trusted advisor across the Middle East and internationally.
Fluent in English and French, and highly proficient in Arabic, Helene is also a sought-after speaker on regional business, investment, and cross-border opportunities.
International Perspective
Modern legal matters rarely stop at one border. Whether you're expanding into the UAE, managing international assets, structuring cross-border transactions, or coordinating legal and banking matters across jurisdictions, HMLC provides the strategic legal guidance needed to navigate today's interconnected world.
Supported by trusted legal relationships and strategic partnerships across key international markets, we help clients move confidently between legal systems, business cultures, and jurisdictions — delivering the personalized service and direct partner involvement that define a boutique practice.
Let's Find the Right Path Forward Together
Every important legal matter begins with a conversation.
The right legal guidance starts with understanding your goals, your circumstances, and what matters most to you. Schedule a consultation to discuss your situation and discover how our experience can help you move forward with confidence.