Spear’s Review

Of the high-powered lawyers making waves in the UAE, Nita Maru is among the most formidable. When she established her firm, TWS Legal Consultants, in 2009, she’d advocated for the development of the DIFC wills and probate system to consider expatriates and non-Muslims who’d prefer their estate to be determined as per their own wishes and not by sharia law. 

‘Many expatriates were unaware that their estate could be subject to sharia/UAE law, leading to unforeseen complications, particularly for families with complex asset and business structures,’ she tells Spear’s. ‘By advocating for these communities and helping them navigate the legal landscape, I aimed to provide peace of mind and security for their family.’

Almost two decades on, Maru has cemented her reputation as a leading wills specialist in the region. 

Adviser Profile

Nita Maru is a distinguished UK-qualified solicitor and managing partner of TWS Legal Consultants, a leading law firm in Dubai specialising in private client services and succession matters. With over 25 years of experience in London and the UAE, she is widely recognised for her expertise in wills, estate inheritance, probate, legacy planning, family and divorce law, property law and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) foundations.

As a pioneering advocate for the development of the DIFC Courts Wills Service, Nita has played a pivotal role in creating a secure framework for expatriates and non-Muslims to protect their assets, families and children’s guardianship. As a registered DIFC wills draftsman and active member of the DIFC Courts Wills Service working panel, she continues to advise high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, international families and business owners.

Her work is defined by a highly personalised approach, offering innovative solutions that meet the cultural, financial and jurisdictional needs of her diverse client base. Nita’s insight into the complexities of wills, probate, inheritance and business succession planning has made her a sought-after adviser for clients with global connections.

Alongside her practice, Nita contributes thought leadership through media commentary and authored pieces on private client law, enhancing awareness of the evolving UAE inheritance framework. Her firm has registered a substantial number of wills with the DIFC Courts, a testament to the trust clients place in her guidance.

Respected for her empathetic style and strategic acumen, Nita remains at the forefront of private client advisory in the region, ensuring wealth and legacies are safeguarded across generations.