Senior Associate
International Business Set-up & Maintenance
Education
Master of Law – Lebanese University, Jal El Dib, Lebanon, 2018 – 2019
Certifications
- Offshore companies, IFZA academy, 2023
- Legal tech evolution workshop, ZAKA, SaderUnipro, 2023
- Certificate in business English, university of Washington,2023
- Professional Partner Induction Training, IFZA academy, DUBAI, United Arab Emirates. 2022
- followed a course in canon law organized by the Beirut Bar Association in partnership with the Maronite Court and obtained permission to plead and defend at the Maronite courts.2022
- attended the training of the “children in contact with the law” training organized by the institute for human rights of the Beirut bar association in partnership with UNICEF, 2022
- Member of the Human Rights Institute at the Beirut Bar Association.2022
- International Human Rights Laws workshop, legal action Lebanon in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. (Certificate of Attendance), 2022
- Attended the “3 hours mediation” workshop with the Lebanese center of mediation and conciliation LAMAC.2022
- New electoral law sessions and workshop.2020
- Participated in the Defeat of Terrorism in the Region and its Impact on Africa Conference, 2019
- Participated in the third international conference/training course on digital transformation and legal knowledge (Certificate of Attendance), 2018
Expertise
- Corporate Legal Experience, UAE:
- Established and managed company setups in various free-zones and mainland areas of the UAE more than 25 company, overseeing the complete process from license approval to issuance. Monitored ongoing compliance for these established entities.
- Provided comprehensive guidance to businesses on the interpretation, impact, and implementation of new policies and legislation, with a particular focus on UAE’s corporate law.
- Demonstrated a consistent record of success in the preparation and submission of visa and residency applications, ensuring adherence to relevant legal protocols and deadlines.
- Developed personalized submission guidelines for clients, streamlining the application process and enabling timely submission before deadlines.
- Offered comprehensive client support, including assistance with visa procedures, office solutions, license upgrades and downgrades, license amendments, renewals, and cancellations.
- Effectively managed a substantial workload of corporate files, ensuring meticulous organization and easy retrieval of critical documents.
- Facilitated efficient communication with clients, courts, and third-party entities through both phone and email, fostering strong professional relationships and seamless operations.
- Trainer and Project Manager (UAE):
Led training sessions for in-house lawyers, specifically concentrating on company incorporation procedures in the UAE
- Corporate Legal Experience, KSA:
- Followed up on company incorporation with our company’s correspondence in all authorities and was responsible for the renewal of MISA and CR, as well as all follow-ups on Muddad, Najez, Sadad, and many other authorities.
- Provided expert guidance on the interpretation and implementation of new policies and regulations in the corporate landscape of KSA.
- Managed the entire process of company setup, from initial incorporation to ongoing compliance monitoring.
- Ensured timely submission of necessary documents and adherence to legal protocols.
- Supported clients with various corporate legal matters in KSA, fostering strong professional relationships.
- Played a crucial role in maintaining compliance and facilitating smooth operations for established entities in KSA.
- International Corporate Legal Experience:
- Conducted company incorporations in Estonia, BVI, Delaware, and Cyprus.
- Managed cross-border legal processes, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Coordinated with local authorities, demonstrating adaptability in diverse international jurisdictions.
- Legal experience, Lebanon:
- Oversaw companies’ incorporation, operations, and maintenance.
- Drafted minutes of meeting, shareholder and board resolution, shareholder agreement
- Ensured legality of commercial transactions, developed processes, and reviewed legal materials.
- Advised on commercial contracts, company law, and corporate compliance.
- Managed administrative tasks for NGOs partnered with the company
