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  • Re-established MAAF Legal by re-positioning the firm on the legal map of the UAE;
  • Successfully onboarding key clients from corporate and financial institution for MAAF Legal;
  • Represented major clients in negotiating and resolving out of court disputes, which resulted in large recoveries;
  • Advised key banks on loan documentations and structured finance deals;
  • Assisted key financial institutions in setting up Islamic Sharia’ banking products and supporting documentation;
  • Acted on various commercial deals including set up of joint ventures;
  • Advised clients on establishing corporate governance framework and other control policies;
  • Acted on many capital market players in securing regulatory licenses;
  • Assisted many clients, including financial institutions, in establishing legal presence in UAE and the GCC region;
  • Acted on the legal merger and integration of Emirates Bank International and National Bank of Dubai, as well as the legal merger of Emirates International Securities and NBD Securities.
Managing Partner
Dubai, UAE