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RYCX LEGAL CONSULTANTS

Marseille – 1992 | Dubai – 1997 | Jeddah – 2023

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Rycx legal consultants

RYCX LEGAL CONSULTANTS is an independent law firm founded and registered in Dubai (United Arab Emirates – UAE), in 1997.

With 2 senior French lawyers as partners :
Me Jean-François RYCX
Me Pierre-Yves LUCAS

The firm diligently aims to provide its clients with various legal services: expert legal information, consultancy and advice, the drafting of legal documents – particularly contracts -, legal assistance and representation.

Expertise – Dedication – Anticipation

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Expertises

Jean François Rycx

Doctor in Law, holder of a Phd. degree from the Universities of Paris and Aix-en-Provence, specialised in International Private Law. Attended the National School for Oriental Studies (Paris) and obtained degrees in Literature, with a specialization in Arab Language & Civilization. As from November 1992 Jean François Rycx was registered with the Bar Association of Marseille and immediately developed his activities with clients in Abu Dhabi.

Mrs. Elisabeth Bach

Mrs. Elisabeth Bach was the legal assistant and the group coordinator of the office. She has been assisting Dr. Rycx since the foundation of the firm, and had previously worked in different French law firms in Marseilles as a paralegal officer.

Mr. Damien Gere

The office developed a team specialized in the set up and registration of companies under the supervision of Damien Gere. This includes the issue of visa and labour card and most importantly, compliance and governance.

Me Pierre Yves Lucas

In 2023, it was decided to restructure the office as a company by joining the activities and the clients of Rycx Legal Consultants with the activities and clients of Pierre Yves Lucas, a French lawyer admitted to the Paris Bar - (1985). Pierre Yves Lucas had and experience of 5 Years In Saudi Arabia and over 9 years in the UAE, where he was mainly involved in international transactions and structuration.
The team

OUR STORY AND THE TEAM

The firm was created in 1997 by Jean François and Elisabeth Bach. 

Jean François Rycx

Doctor in Law, holder of a Phd. degree from the Universities of Paris and Aix-en-Provence, specialised in International Private Law. Attended the National School for Oriental Studies (Paris) and obtained degrees in Literature, with a specialization in Arab Language & Civilization.

As from November 1992 Jean François Rycx was registered with the Bar Association of Marseille and immediately developed his activities with clients in Abu Dhabi.

Mrs. Elisabeth Bach

was the legal assistant and the group coordinator of the office.

She has been assisting Dr. Rycx since the foundation of the firm, and had previously worked in different French law firms in Marseilles as a paralegal officer.

Mr. Damien Gere

The office developed a team specialized in the set up and registration of companies under the supervision of Damien Gere. This includes the issue of visa and labour card and most importantly, compliance and governance.

Me Pierre Yves Lucas

In 2023, it was decided to restructure the office as a company by joining the activities and the clients of Rycx Legal Consultants with the activities and clients of Pierre Yves Lucas, a French lawyer admitted to the Paris Bar – (1985).

Pierre Yves Lucas had and experience of 5 Years In Saudi Arabia and over 9 years in the UAE, where he was mainly involved in international transactions and structuration.

Shaji Varghese

More than 20 years’ experience in the UAE for incorporation of companies, visa issue and labour matters. 

Public Relation Officer. 

Ahmad Gaballa

Lawyer admitted at the Cairo bar association. 

Assistance with all matters involving the local authorities (Dubai Land Department – DLD -, Dubai Economic Department – DED – etc.) and some disputes and debt collection.

J.F. Rycx and Ahmad Gaballa are fluent in Arabic language.

Ashmira Rasika Deepani Thuwan

Personal Assistant of the Partners.

All Partner and assistants are residing in Dubai.

Ilan Valenti

has developed skills in the area of the blockchain and associated solutions. He has joined Rycx Legal Consultants to advise on matters of digital currency regulations in the UAE.

Imad Daas

has an extensive experience in the banking industry. He assists clients on bank account opening, loan facilities and negotiations of the L/C.

RYCX LEGAL CONSULTANTS story is accelerating. Indeed, French reputable lawyers whenever the matter involves other areas of skill and expertise, especially when it is expected to involve French judiciary proceedings are now working on a permanent basis with Rycx Legal Consultants.

OF COUNSEL LAWYERS

Maître Jean Christophe Pommier

Civil and Commercial Law. 

Registered with the Paris bar association.

Maître Frederic Dal Vecchio

French and international taxation law. 

Registered with the Nanterre bar association.

Maître Armand Feste Guidon

Criminal Law. 

Registered with the Marseilles bar association.

RYCX LEGAL CONSULTANTS story is expanding in Saudi Arabia (Jeddah) by obtaining an international license from the KSA Ministry of Justice under the name of Rycx Legal Consultants in cooperation with a Saudi Law firm.

LAWYERS TEAM IN KSA

Dr Eweis Abdul Wahab

Lawyer admitted at the Cairo bar association and member of the Arab Lawyers Union and of the International Union of Lawyers. Dr. Awab has a considerable experience of the Saudi legal environment and often act as arbitrator and mediator.

Dr. Eweiss has been very active in foreign investments matters in KSA, and has advised either as part-time in house counsel or legal consultant, major Saudi companies in Hotels and Resorts, tourism, JV, real estate and project contracting projects.

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INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

Rycx Legal Consultants is a member of EUROPE FIDES

EUROPE FIDES is a multi disciplinary association of small and medium sized independent tax, audit, accounting and law firms. While initially focused on the European market, EUROPE FIDES has branched out to Asia, the Middle East, Africa and North Africa. The association currently comprises experts from 45 member firms in 25 jurisdictions providing truly international coverage.

Activities

THE SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

The Firm has a long term expertise to address the needs of its clients in the following various sectors: