SDC Legal Consultantsand its lawyers are Prestigious DIFC Court lawyers consistently recognised in the annual editions of leading legal directories in its core practice areas of banking and finance, corporate and commercial, dispute resolution, real estate, employment, energy and infrastructure and shipping. Below is a sampling of client testimonials over the years. ‘The responsiveness and their clear presentation of advice is a big positive. I know I can rely quite heavily on them.’

‘SDC Legal Consultants delivers international quality advice on local law matters. The team meets deadlines and bring a commercial understanding to their work product.‘ ‘Excellent individuals and team with great technical skills and well-able to hold their own against top firms from London and elsewhere.’ ‘The team at SDC Legal Consultants was a pleasure to work with.‘ ‘SDC Legal Consultants have a very qualified team who are well versed with the local laws and provide correct advice to their clients. They are very prompt and efficient and always well researched.’

‘SDC Legal Consultants handle a wide variety of local law; they're fantastic with those issues, knowing the ins and outs. They're good at finding where that uncertainty lies and giving us the pros and cons.’ ‘They are always available, when needed, to meet at senior level to discuss and strategies accordingly.’ ‘They are well researched and well versed in local law. The way they come across is approachable and friendly, yet professional. I would definitely recommend them. I have been very impressed.’ ‘Clients like them. They are responsive and get on with the job.’ 'A customer-focused team with a high quality of service.'

‘The team of SDC Legal Consultants has a sophisticated attitude combined with real on-the-ground experience of how the UAE legal system works in practice'. 'Very down-to-earth and approachable firm.’ 'The firm is unique in that it can provide international quality services and advice on local law issues.' ‘A thoroughly professional and hardworking team that is very accessible and easy to work with.' ‘Impressive response times’ and ‘accurate advice’.

‘SDC Legal Consultants exceed expectations in almost every aspect.’ ‘They provide timely advice, they are well versed in local and international issues, and they are very professional in their engagements and communications.’ ‘They have a clear understanding of not just the law but also precedents and grey areas.’ ‘They certainly know their way around the courtroom.’

‘SDC Legal Consultants are very professional and very knowledgeable.’ ‘Lawyers go out of their way to meet a client's needs. They are great advisors, so they walk the clients through all the steps. I can really count on them for anything.’ ‘They're very efficient, straight and clear - furthermore they're always available.’ ‘The team is professional, attentive to our transactions and flexible in billing arrangements.’ ‘They have got a very broad range of expertise. One of the benefits of using the group is that you can get resources. With SDC Legal Consultants work is done quickly and it's done right.’ ‘They do business on a personal basis and value working with long-term clients.’

'The turnaround times are very good and the lawyers do the work in the shortest possible time.' 'Would strongly recommend for complex stuff.' 'It's a practical and reliable team that gets the job done, is always accessible, and we appreciate their flexibility.'

‘Extremely knowledgeable and approachable team.' SDC Legal Consultants team is praised for providing ‘very clear and crisp advice’, and for having ‘detailed local knowledge and experience’.

'A good, solid local firm.' 'They are good at what they do, knowledgeable, and with a sound understanding of UAE laws and corporate operations. A very practical approach to doing business.'

‘They fight the client’s cause in a strong and realistic way.’ ‘Very pragmatic in their dealings.’

‘SDC Legal Consultants provides ‘consistently high service’ and ‘a creative and solution-oriented’ approach, and caters to a mix of local and international clients.’

‘SDC Legal Consultants is a stalwart in the Dubai market with a solid base of international and local institutional clients including ENBD and Citibank.’ SDC Legal Consultants ‘advice is always pragmatic, useful and practical; some other firms may know the theory, but do not understand how local practice may affect legal matters’.

‘Professionals that know the region, culture and way of doing business in the UAE, Dubai in particular.’

‘SDC Legal Consultants advice is always pragmatic, useful and practical; some other firms may know the theory, but do not understand how local practice may affect legal matters.’ ‘The firm acts as a true business partner that is able to take into account the commercial consequences of a deal.’

‘SDC Legal Consultants stands out on quality, reliability and responsiveness.’ ‘The lawyers provide highly professional, thoughtful advice. Always available to provide critical input when needed.’ ‘A deep, strong and high-quality bunch of partners.’