Meet Samara Iqbal

Samara Iqbal – Managing Partner

Founder of Aramas International Lawyers

Samara Iqbal is a UK-qualified family lawyer and the founder of Aramas International Lawyers, a globally focused family law firm with offices across the UK, the Middle East, and beyond. She leads a specialist team dedicated to advising expatriate families and international clients on the legal complexities of cross-border family life, serving individuals across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America.

Since 2006, Samara has practised exclusively in family law and is widely recognised for her expertise in international divorce, high-value financial disputes, and complex children matters—particularly in multi-jurisdictional cases involving Sharia law. Her clients include many high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, whom she supports with discretion and strategic clarity.

Samara regularly represents clients in the Abu Dhabi Civil Court and is among the few British lawyers with extensive litigation experience before the Dubai Courts. She has also served as a Legal Consultant registered with the Dubai Ruler’s Court, advising on matters that span both English and local legal systems.

Her areas of expertise include cross-border divorce, expatriate marital agreements, English court order enforcement, and asset preservation—especially where significant wealth or business interests are involved. She also handles sensitive child arrangement disputes, including international relocation cases.

In addition to her family law practice, Samara is a member of STEP Arabia, where she advises on cross-border wills, trusts, and succession planning for international clients.

Fluent in the intricacies of both English and Sharia law, Samara is known for her clear, culturally informed legal advice. She avoids unnecessary legal jargon and prioritises transparency around costs, ensuring her clients feel respected and in control throughout the legal process.

A member of the International Bar Association, Samara continues to lead a growing team of international legal experts committed to helping clients protect what matters most—wherever they are in the world.

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Samaras’ expertise in international family law has been recognised by leading media outlets and respected publications. Her insights on expat divorce, child custody, and legal matters across the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are trusted by families around the world.

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Contact details:

UK matters: info@aramaslaw.com

UAE matters: info@aramaslawexpat.com

Phone: +44 (0)161 465 3302

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/samara-iqbal