Tailored to support
the demands

of today’s legal scenarios, and to support the needs of
corporates, governmental bodies, and family offices.

AYESHA ZIA

Senior Associate

Phone: 

+971 4 4228410

Email: 

ayesha@mahmoodhussain.net
M&CO Legal, Central Park Towers 34th Floor, P.O. Box: 233066, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Areas of practice

Education

Master of Laws (LLM) – International Dispute Resolution – Queen Mary University of London (September 2022, Ongoing)

Bar Professional Training Course – Cardiff University, United Kingdom – 2016

Diploma in International Arbitration – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 2015

Certificate in Oil & Gas Law – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 2014

Bachelors in Law – University of London (External Programme) – 2013

Languages

English

Urdu

Hindi

SUMMARY PROFILE

Ayesha is a Senior Associate in the Arbitration Department at M&CO Legal.

Prior to her move, during her employment with M&CO Legal, Ayesha was working with our commercial/corporate department and has been actively involved in various aspects of the Firm’s practice and is a key member of the team as evidenced by her involvement in matters pertaining to the Construction industry, corporate advisory, Tenancy disputes, Employment matters, Family disputes, etc. Having done her Bar-at-Law, Ayesha is also well-versed in English Law and is well-cognizant of English Civil and Criminal Procedure. During her employment in Malaysia, Ayesha honed her Legal Skills by working under the umbrella of some well-established names in the Legal Sector. She undertook various roles ranging from a Legal Researcher to a Legal Associate rendering her services in exchange for some valuable mentorship. Ayesha attained her Bar Qualification from Cardiff University in 2016 where she received comprehensive training in Civil and Criminal Advocacy, Legal Drafting, Legal Opinion Writing, and the like. In addition to her Bar Qualification, Ayesha also possesses two Postgraduate Certificates i.e., a Diploma in International Arbitration and a Postgraduate Certificate in Oil & Gas.

EXPERIENCE

Ayesha has obtained ample knowledge and experience in various fields of the UAE Law, with a focus on, corporate and commercial advisory, and matters concerning construction and real estate, employment, agency and franchising, family law, inheritance and disputes concerning various areas of law including without limitation, the aforementioned fields. In addition to being a member of the Corporate Department at M&CO Legal, Ayesha also works closely with the litigation team of the firm.

FOCUS AREA

Ayesha has experience in a wide range of fields of UAE Law, with specific focus on construction and real estate matters allowing her to regularly advice clients on the same.