RYCX LEGAL CONSULTANTS
Law Firm in Dubaï
Founded in 1997, RYCX LEGAL CONSULTANTS LLC is an independent French law firm based in Dubai, holding all required approvals and registrations with the Diwan, the Ministry of Finance, and the Legal Department of the Government of Dubai. Our strong reputation within the French community has established RYCX LEGAL CONSULTANTS LLC as a trusted legal partner throughout the Gulf region.
For nearly three decades, we have advised entrepreneurs, investors, families, and international groups on their operations in the United Arab Emirates, France, and across the region.
The firm continues to expand both internally and externally, including through strategic inter‑firm partnerships, in order to support its clients on major economic challenges.
Jean François Rycx
Mrs. Elisabeth Bach
Mr. Damien Gere
Me Pierre Yves Lucas
Our Identity
RYCX LEGAL CONSULTANTS LLC is one of Dubai’s longest‑established French‑speaking legal practices. Founded by Jean‑François Rycx, attorney at the Marseille Bar, the firm has grown around a rare and highly specialised expertise:
cross‑border wealth structuring
business establishment in the UAE
legal support for European investors in the Gulf
Our longevity is a marker of stability, trust, and technical excellence within a legal ecosystem that is constantly evolving.
Our Approach
As an independent law firm, we have been advising international clients for nearly three decades on legal and wealth‑related matters that require deep expertise and a precise command of cross‑border issues.
OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Our fields of intervention are structured around five core pillars:
International structuring & cross‑border taxation
Wealth, France–UAE succession planning & foundations (DIFC, RAK)
Complex real estate & investment operations
Strategic arbitration & international dispute resolution
Commercial contracts & wills
PARTNERS & CONSULTANTS
The firm is built around a duo of partner‑attorneys, Jean‑François Rycx and Pierre‑Yves Lucas, who work jointly on legal, wealth‑related, and international matters. Operational activities are overseen by Damien Gere, who is responsible for implementing corporate structures, managing administrative procedures, and liaising with local authorities.
We also collaborate with lawyers, tax specialists, and notaries in order to provide comprehensive support for cross‑border operations.
Jean-François Rycx
Founder & Managing Partner - Doctor of Law, Attorney at the Marseille Bar
A specialist in private international law and a fluent Arabic speaker, he handles sensitive matters and complex cross‑border operations. With 30 years of practice in Dubai, he has shaped the firm’s identity and reputation, drawing on a career spanning France, and the Gulf region.
Pierre-Yves Lucas
Partner - Former Attorney at the Paris Bar
An expert in international structuring, arbitration, and corporate matters. His arrival in 2023 strengthened the firm’s ability to handle sophisticated cases and support its regional development
Damien Gere
Operational Manager
Company formation & administrative support. Present since 2011, he oversees the operational implementation of corporate structures, administrative procedures, and relations with local authorities.
INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
RYCX LEGAL CONSULTANTS LLC is a member of EUROPE FIDES.
EUROPE FIDES is a multidisciplinary association of small and medium‑sized independent tax, audit, accounting, and law firms. Initially focused on the European market, EUROPE FIDES has since expanded to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and North Africa. Today, the association brings together experts from 45 member firms across 25 jurisdictions, offering truly international coverage.