Bin Sevan Advocates & Legal Consultants

Family Law: Divorces and Children matters

Partner - Head of Family Law Department

Areas of Practice: > Divorce and Matrimonial matter in English Law and Sharia Law > Child Protection Process

Madeleine is an accomplished Partner at Bin Sevan Advocates and the Head of their highly successful Family Law Department, which she established over 6 years ago. With over a decade of experience in family law in the UAE, and 9 years of experience in England, Madeleine is an expert in High Net Worth divorces, children matters and cross-border abductions.

After working as a successful family law lawyer in England, Madeleine moved to Dubai where she quickly developed a niche practice. She represents and advises Dubai and Abu Dhabi-based expatriates on complex and multi-jurisdictional divorces in the United Arab Emirates and the English courts. Her clients appreciate her unique insights into the local legal system, which has enabled her to provide them with tailor-made advice that ensures their divorces are recognized both in the UAE and in their home countries.

Madeleine has a genuine passion for family law, which is evident in her work. She has developed a strong understanding and expertise of the application of the Sharia based, UAE Personal status law, and has been able to provide expatriate clients with remarkable legal counsel. She advises clients throughout the Gulf region and provides general counsel services to selected HNW clients and child protection advice to schools.

Madeleine is highly regarded in the legal industry and has been ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners in the High Net Worth category. She is a member of several legal organizations in both England and the UAE. Madeleine's expertise in family law has also led her to teach at the Middlesex University, Dubai Campus for over 6 years, where she has consistently been praised for her ability to connect with and inspire her students.

Madeleine's impressive track record of success, coupled with her deep knowledge of family law, make her an asset to any client or organization seeking her counsel. She is a highly skilled and experienced lawyer who is committed to providing her clients with the best possible legal representation.

Madeleine Mendy is fluent in English,French and Mandjack

Dubai Legal Affairs Department Solicitors Regulation Authority England and Wales Bar Council England Honorable Society of Middle Temple Law Society of England and Wales Resolution UK

LLB, University of the West of England, Bristol BVC, Bristol Institue of Legal Practice, Bristol, England Civil and Commercial Mediator, Alternative Dispute Resolution Group, England Solicitor, Solicitor Regulation Authority, England

Madeleine Mendy is a Sunday School Teacher. She was also involved in several fund raising through sports. She loves to travel,write, read and socialise.