Sergei Ilin

Emirald Legal Consultants is an international legal advisory firm based in the UAE, specialising in succession planning, asset protection, and estate structuring for high-net-worth individuals and families. As accredited and formally registered Will Draftsmen with both DIFC Courts and ADGM, the firm is authorised to prepare and register Wills that protect clients' assets under common law — giving them complete freedom to determine how their estate is distributed, without the constraints of Sharia succession rules.

The firm's core expertise spans the full spectrum of inheritance and wealth transfer: DIFC, ADGM, and Dubai Courts Wills, family foundations established in RAK ICC, DIFC, and ADGM, holding structures, and shareholders' agreements governed by English law. With experience in creating and managing over 70 family foundations, Emirald designs bespoke governance structures that protect family wealth, ensure flexible succession planning, and support long-term asset continuity across generations.

Beyond estate planning, Emirald coordinates dispute resolution and litigation support, working alongside trusted UAE and international law firms before DIAC, ADGM Courts, and local UAE courts. The firm also advises on the cross-border recognition and enforcement of court judgments — both UAE judgments in CIS jurisdictions, and CIS judgments within the UAE — as well as asset tracing and forensic investigations.

With over 30 years of combined international legal and financial expertise, Emirald brings together specialists with deep knowledge of UAE law and global private client practice. The firm operates on principles of legal precision, absolute discretion, and strategic insight — serving international families, business owners, and corporate clients who require reliable, results-oriented legal guidance in the UAE.