A firm dedicated to international legal and tax issues

Expats Law Firm supports entrepreneurs, investors, and families in managing their international legal and tax matters. We intervene in complex situations that require a comprehensive understanding of jurisdictions, economic flows, and wealth interests.

About

A cross-disciplinary legal approach to secure your international projects

A cross-disciplinary legal approach to secure your international projects

A cross-disciplinary legal approach to secure your international projects

Mission

Structuring and securing our clients' legal and tax situations internationally, with rigor, precision, and global consistency across jurisdictions.

Mission

Structuring and securing our clients' legal and tax situations internationally, with rigor, precision, and global consistency across jurisdictions.

Vision

To provide our clients with a clear understanding of their situation and enable them to navigate a complex international environment with control and security, in accordance with their expectations and medium- to long-term needs.

Vision

To provide our clients with a clear understanding of their situation and enable them to navigate a complex international environment with control and security, in accordance with their expectations and medium- to long-term needs.

Our approach

Each situation is analyzed as a whole. We do not treat tax issues in isolation. We integrate all legal, tax, and economic parameters in order to propose coherent, secure, and tailored solutions for each client and each project.

Our approach

Each situation is analyzed as a whole. We do not treat tax issues in isolation. We integrate all legal, tax, and economic parameters in order to propose coherent, secure, and tailored solutions for each client and each project.

Firm history

A story built around the stakes

international expatriate

The history of the firm began in 2019, when attorney Justine Basilio, following her expatriation, decided to create her own law firm specializing in the issues faced by her expatriate clientele: immigration, business law, and international taxation. Expats Law Firm was born.

With a successful first establishment in France, and then quickly in Canada, the firm developed a presence in Dubai in 2021, before opening an office in Ras Al Khaimah in 2025.

Today, thanks to its locations in France, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates, the firm ensures the legal and tax compliance of any individual and business during their expatriation, whether with their country of origin or their host country. Relying on its expertise in international business law, tax law, and banking law, the firm meets the needs of clients, foreign businesses, and individuals wishing to establish themselves in France, the UAE, or Canada.

About

International law experts to structure and secure your projects

Ms. Justine Basilio

Founder and lawyer

Advocate admitted to the Court of Appeal of Paris (France), Member of the Quebec Bar (Canada), and Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. She practices in business law, international taxation, and immigration.

Ms. Justine Basilio

Founder and lawyer

Advocate admitted to the Court of Appeal of Paris (France), Member of the Quebec Bar (Canada), and Legal Counsel in the United Arab Emirates. She practices in business law, international taxation, and immigration.

Ms. Coline Bourgeat

Qualified Attorney, Legal Counsel and Tax Consultant

A lawyer in business law and taxation, she supports executives and international groups in taxation and structuring, and intervenes in company creation and compliance in the United Arab Emirates.

Ms. Coline Bourgeat

Qualified Attorney, Legal Counsel and Tax Consultant

A lawyer in business law and taxation, she supports executives and international groups in taxation and structuring, and intervenes in company creation and compliance in the United Arab Emirates.

Ms. Mélissa Saïdani

Legal consultant

A lawyer specializing in employment law and civil law, she supports an international clientele of expatriates, employers, and companies between France and the United Arab Emirates, ranging from the management of working relationships to cross-border disputes.

Ms. Mélissa Saïdani

Legal consultant

A lawyer specializing in employment law and civil law, she supports an international clientele of expatriates, employers, and companies between France and the United Arab Emirates, ranging from the management of working relationships to cross-border disputes.

Akila Kassi

Tax and legal advisor

An expert in international tax and business law, she supports entrepreneurs and corporate groups with structuring and cross-border transactions, using a pragmatic approach.

Akila Kassi

Tax and legal advisor

An expert in international tax and business law, she supports entrepreneurs and corporate groups with structuring and cross-border transactions, using a pragmatic approach.

Sabrina Hadda

Real Estate Law Specialist

Based in Dubai since 2011, Sabrina assists her clients with their residential and commercial real estate projects, using an approach that is personal, strategic, and secure. With over 10 years of experience in the local market, she leverages her industry expertise and understanding of legal matters to provide personalized and transparent guidance and transparency.

Lilia Sehrine

Marketing Project Manager

Lilia leads the company's marketing, design, and communication. She oversees the brand image, digital presence, and the development of communication strategies across the firm's various projects.

Lilia Sehrine

Marketing Project Manager

Lilia leads the company's marketing, design, and communication. She oversees the brand image, digital presence, and the development of communication strategies across the firm's various projects.

Expats law firm

formerly Counsel-Attorney

Book a legal consultation for your international project

Our team is at your disposal to analyze your situation and propose an approach tailored to your challenges.

Contact

FR: +33 7 82 88 48 28

UAE: +971 58 645 3069

info@expatslawfirm.com

In collaboration with

Daftime and Expat living real estate

© 2026 Expats Law Firm — All rights reserved

Expats law firm

formerly Counsel-Attorney

Book a legal consultation for your international project

Our team is at your disposal to analyze your situation and propose an approach tailored to your challenges.

Contact

FR: +33 7 82 88 48 28

UAE: +971 58 645 3069

info@expatslawfirm.com

In collaboration with

Daftime and Expat living real estate

© 2026 Expats Law Firm — All rights reserved

Expats law firm

formerly Counsel-Attorney

Book a legal consultation for your international project

Our team is at your disposal to analyze your situation and propose an approach tailored to your challenges.

Contact

FR: +33 7 82 88 48 28

UAE: +971 58 645 3069

info@expatslawfirm.com

In collaboration with

Daftime and Expat living real estate

© 2026 Expats Law Firm — All rights reserved