ALWIYA SHAKER ALAWI
SUMMARY PROFILE Legal professional with extensive experience in litigation, having attended over 400 court sessions both in-person and remotely. Adept at filing and following up on complaints in police stations and the Public Prosecution, participating in investigations, and accompanying cases through all judicial phases. Skilled in representing clients, drafting legal documents, and providing comprehensive legal […]
SOPHIA S MUSTAFA
SUMMARY PROFILE Sophia is a Principal Associate and Head of the Corporate and Commercial Team at M&Co Legal, with a core focus on private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, investment fund formation and traditional finance transactions. With over a decade of international experience across top-tier law firms, venture capital platforms, and financial institutions in India […]
AYESHA ZIA
SUMMARY PROFILE Ayesha is a Principal Associate – International Arbitration in the Arbitration and DIFC Courts department at M&CO Legal. During her employment with the firm, Ayesha has been actively involved in various aspects of the Firms practice and is a key member of the team as evidenced by her involvement in matters/ disputes pertaining […]
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GLORIA ESTOLANO
SUMMARY PROFILE Gloria is a Strategic Partner and Head of the Employment desk at M&CO Legal. She is a specialist in all matters involving employment in the UAE. An American lawyer she has extensive experience advising onshore and offshore companies and individual clients regarding UAE Labor Law, DIFC and ADGM Employment Laws. Her advisory includes […]
ELSAYED MOHAMED
SUMMARY PROFILE ElSayed Mohamed is an accomplished litigator with over 15 years of experience in the UAE, advising and representing both corporate and individual clients in civil, commercial, and criminal disputes. He leads the Litigation Department at M&CO Legal, where he not only manages high-value disputes but also mentors and supervises a team of legal […]
TARIQ KHAN
SUMMARY PROFILE Tariq is the Head of International Arbitration, specializing in dispute resolution within the construction, engineering, and infrastructure sectors, Tariq has been involved in more than 50 complex and high-stakes arbitrations across various industries, working with clients from around the world. With a wealth of experience, Tariq has served as a sole arbitrator in […]
DR. SALMAN AL TUWEEL
SUMMARY PROFILE Dr. Salman is an Emirati lawyer with extensive experience in governmental affairs, real estate development, and ports and customs law. He is highly regarded for his advisory work and quality-control services, developing innovative solutions and legal-compliance frameworks for private and commercial clients. Dr. Salman has extensive experience in construction law, providing valuable expertise […]
FOUTOUN HAJJAR
SUMMARY PROFILE Foutoun Hajjar is an internationally recognised legal and business executive with over 25 years of senior leadership experience across the UAE, GCC, and the United Kingdom. She is a UK-qualified solicitor and barrister, a former senior partner at one of the Middle East’s largest law firms and has held senior executive roles within […]
