The legal corridors between India and the UAE just got a little shorter. Habib Al Mulla & Partners, a heavyweight in the UAE legal landscape, has officially planted its flag in New Delhi, marking its first physical presence in India.
Leading the charge is Siddhant Sharma, who will spearhead the firm’s Delhi outpost. The firm confirmed that it has secured a consultancy license to operate in the capital, with a clear operational strategy: international matters will be routed through the Dubai headquarters, while Indian-specific issues will be handled in partnership with local law firms.
But this isn’t just another overseas branch—it’s a strategic hub designed to link Indian enterprises and professionals to a legal powerhouse in the Gulf. The new entity aims to guide Indian businesses and financial institutions through complex international transactions and cross-border legal landscapes, particularly those involving UAE and global jurisdictions.
The timing is no accident. The move closely follows a high-level diplomatic visit by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to India—a visit that underscored a joint ambition between the two nations to deepen cooperation in innovation, infrastructure, and economic flow.
Commenting on the expansion, the firm’s founder spoke of aligning legal services with business ambition, positioning the new office as a trusted passageway for Indian businesses looking outward and upward.
In a world where business borders are blurring fast, Habib Al Mulla & Partners is betting on India—and its bet is strategic, calculated, and likely just the beginning.
