Alex Chen

Mr. Alex Chen is a Senior Legal Counsel and Partner at Al Safar & Partners who specializes in advising Chinese and international investors, corporations, and entrepreneurs on their legal affairs in the UAE. His bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin, combined with deep knowledge of UAE corporate and commercial law, makes him an indispensable bridge between China-based clients and the UAE legal system.

Mr. Chen's practice covers company formation and restructuring, free zone and mainland incorporation, foreign direct investment advisory, commercial contract drafting and negotiation, joint ventures, and trade and distribution agreements. He guides clients through the UAE's evolving regulatory environment — including recent changes to the Companies Law (Federal Law No. 32 of 2021), ownership liberalization for foreign investors, and ADGM/DIFC corporate governance requirements.

He also advises on real estate investment matters for international buyers, including off-plan property acquisition, developer agreements, RERA registration, property portfolio structuring, and real estate fund establishment in the UAE. His understanding of the investment priorities and cultural context of Chinese investors allows him to provide advice that is both legally precise and commercially practical.

Mr. Chen's client portfolio includes Chinese state-owned enterprises with UAE operations, Hong Kong and Singapore-based holding companies, entrepreneurs relocating to Dubai under the Dubai Freelancer Permit or UAE Golden Visa schemes, and SMEs looking to use the UAE as a gateway to the Gulf and African markets.