UCL is a legal and strategic consulting firm headquartered in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, with additional offices including Mauritius and Moscow.

Co-founded by Alexander Kukuev and Dr. Khaled Ali Alhadhrami, the firm serves as a trusted legal advisor to major players across the energy, finance, and real estate sectors throughout the MENA region.

UCL offers a comprehensive range of legal services including corporate law, dispute resolution, tax practice, banking and FinTech, real estate and construction, mining and energy, AML and sanctions compliance, labor and migration law, inheritance and capital management, and corporate service provider (CSP) solutions in both the UAE and Mauritius.

The firm recently expanded its presence with new practices in Oman and Bahrain, and is guided by international best practices and extensive cross-border expertise to help clients navigate complex transactions, regulatory challenges, and high-stakes strategic initiatives.