Charlotte Cairns

Charlotte is an associate at AC&H, where she specialises in private client succession planning, with a strong emphasis on wills and cross-border estate matters. UK-qualified and now based in Dubai, she delivers sophisticated legal advice tailored to the unique needs of an international client base.

Her expertise spans UK private client law, offshore trust structures, and multi-jurisdictional estate planning. Charlotte works closely with individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and expatriates to help them structure their estates in a way that is tax-efficient, legally sound, and globally compliant. From drafting wills to coordinating estate administration across borders, she ensures each client’s succession plan is both practical and future-proof.

Charlotte is well-versed in the interplay between UK legal principles, UAE regulations, and international conventions—enabling her to navigate complex legal landscapes.

She is also an Affiliate Member of STEP Arabia, the regional arm of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. This affiliation reflects her commitment to maintaining the highest standards in trust and estate planning across the Middle East and beyond.

• Admitted as a Solicitor in the Senior Courts of England and Wales
• Affiliate Member of STEP (Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners)

2024      Professional Skills Course (PSC), Northumbria University, England

2023      LLM, Master of Laws and Legal Practice Course (LPC), University of Sunderland, England

2021      LL.B, Bachelor of Laws, Liverpool Hope University

Aug 2025 – Date   Associate, Anjarwalla Collins & Haidermota, Dubai

Feb 2025 – 2010   Solicitor, Sintons LLP

2023 – 2024          Trainee Solicitor, Sweeney Miller Law

2022 – 2023          Paralegal, Sweeney Miller Law