AHMED ELMAHDY

SUMMARY PROFILE Ahmed is a Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution Department at M&CO Legal, with nearly a decade of experience in handling complex commercial, real estate, construction, and financial disputes across Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. Since joining the firm in 2018, he has advised clients at all levels of the UAE judiciary, […]

OSHA ABDULLAH SAIF

SUMMARY PROFILE Osha is an advocate in the litigation department at Dr. Mahmood Hussain Advocates and Legal Consultancy (MHLF), she has experience in all major areas of law and practice in the UAE, including Civil Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law and other areas of Litigation. As a UAE National, Osha represents clients before UAE Federal […]

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 […]

NATHAN BAIKIE

SUMMARY PROFILE Nathan is a Principal Associate in the disputes team at M&CO Legal. He has more than a decade of experience in South Africa and the UAE. He has represented clients in ICC, DIAC, DIFC-LCIA, LCIA, ADCCAC, and ADIAC institutional arbitrations across various sectors such as oil and gas, insurance, construction, infrastructure, hospitality, real […]

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 […]