Helen de Oliveira Carvalho

  Helen de Oliveira Carvalho first joined Trench & Associates DMCC in 2005. She then left the Firm and after a few years, the UAE and worked in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar, both in private and public sectors. Her experience working in these regions has provided her with a broad perspective…

Cynthia Trench

  Cynthia Trench is a highly accomplished lawyer who possesses extensive knowledge and experience in several areas of law, including corporate and property law, as well as private client services. Aside from her legal expertise, Cynthia is proficient in English and Cantonese, and speaks some French. This ability allows her to communicate effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds. Cynthia has…

Laura Sperling

  Laura Sperling completed her LLB in English Law and French Law from the University of Kent and an MA in International Relations from the same university. She has been specializing in Corporate/Commercial work in the UK and the MENA Region since 2016. Laura joined Trench & Associates DMCC in 2019 as a paralegal in the Corporate Department which she…

Noemi Villanueva

  Noemi Villanueva joined Trench & Associates DMCC in 2007. After earning experience with regard to Property, Commercial and Litigation matters, she has become an invaluable member of the Firm. She is a paralegal working in the Property, Visa and Litigation Departments.  She is assisting Cynthia in respect of advising Clients on how to obtain Golden Visas.  : Noemi Villanueva…

Raquel Bautista

  Raquel Bautista has a wealth of experience in the legal industry, having worked in different capacities in law firms and courts. She began her career with Trench & Associates DMCC in 2006 as an assistant to the lawyers in the commercial, property, and intellectual property matters. Her initial stint with the firm gave her a strong foundation in legal…

Syed Shahab

  Syed Shahab Ali is a highly experienced finance professional who has made a name for himself in the legal industry. He holds a degree in finance from Oxford Brookes University in the UK and has spent over 8 years working in law firms in the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. Since January 2020, Syed has been serving…

Sherif El Khatib

  Sherif El Khatib is a highly qualified Supreme Court Advocate with a LLB from Cairo University’s Faculty of Law (English Section). He is a member of several legal organizations, including the Egyptian Bar Association, the Arab Lawyers Union, and the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration. He is also an International Law Associate with the American Bar Association’s…

Anisa Laher

  Anisa Laher joined Trench & Associates DMCC in 2023. Anisa has a hybrid role where she is Personal Assistant, HR and Office Manager supporting the Principal. Anisa has lived in the UAE since 2018. She has extensive experience in working as a Personal Assistant and HR Manager in different sectors which include legal and financial businesses. Anisa has supported…

Krithika Sahi

  Krithika Sahi is a qualified solicitor who joined Trench & Associates DMCC in 2023. She brings a wealth of experience in the areas of tax and trust matters, with a particular focus on probate and estate administration, wills, inheritance tax planning, and powers of attorney in the UK. Her experience in these areas has given her a strong foundation…