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2 LOCAL KNOWLEDGE, INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Al Dahbashi Gray is a full-service law firm based in Dubai. We provide bespoke legal services by combining broad international expertise with in-depth local knowledge

3 We are proud to have established Al Dahbashi Gray (ADG) - a unique and innovative full-service UAE law firm. Having successfully founded our own respective firms in the UAE (Mohammed Al Dahbashi Advocates and Kingsgrove Partners), we realised that we shared the same goal to provide an unparalleled international legal service from a local Dubai law firm. We both wanted to connect international clients and partners seamlessly with the region, and promote a better understanding of the Middle East internationally. It made complete sense to work together to achieve our goals and in October 2017, we merged our two firms and formed ADG. At ADG we employ a collaborative approach to providing advice. Experience has taught us that the best way to help clients achieve their goals or resolve their disputes is to use the very best individuals in the field, irrespective of location and employer. We work hard to discover, develop, and cement relationships with the highest-calibre lawyers and other professionals worldwide. For each client, we can create premium bespoke teams, internally from ADG or from our established global links, and we believe this approach provides our clients with optimum results. Upon the merger, we immediately opened a representative office in London. From St James in London, we can link our UAE clients with the very best legal and professional minds in Europe and maintain relationships with our European clients and friends. Our aim is to extend our physical presence across the Middle East and Africa, furthering our vision of connecting exceptional local and international legal talent for the benefit of the region and beyond. We look forward to providing strategic expert advice and comprehensive legal services to local and international clients. Mohammed Al Dahbashi and Peter Gray Co-Managing Partners

4 MOHAMMED AL DAHBASHI CO-MANAGING PARTNER Mohammed is considered as one of the best Emirati practitioners in the UAE. Having graduated from the United Kingdom, with a Bachelors degree of Law with Honors (LLB Hons), Mohammed is one of only a few Emirati lawyers experienced in both corporate/commercial transactions and disputes work. A licensed advocate, Mohammed has rights of appearance before the competent courts of the UAE. With broad experience, combined with his international standards and local legal skills, Mohammed has always been able to obtain outstanding outcomes for his clients. Before setting up his own firm MAD Advocates, and then co-founding ADG, Mohammed worked for UAE firm Hadef & Partners. Mohammed has also worked with various legal teams in the UAE that specialise on the corporate sector of legal work, and as a legal advisor at a boutique management consultancy firm in Dubai. He also worked with the legal team of Mubadala Development Company PJSC, with great focus on corporate governance, aerospace and renewable energy fields. Additionally he trained with other legal teams, including the legal team of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Mohammed dedicates much of his time serving his community. He puts great focus on CSR programs, including advising individuals in need through referrals from the Dubai Courts and handling pro-bono cases for distressed individuals within the community. Mohammed specialises in: advising on all aspects of Corporate and Commercial law providing advice on multi-jurisdictional litigation Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime investigations and advice Family Law and Family Business guidance and advice advising on Government Regulation and its impact advising on all aspects of private equity transactions To contact Mohammed: or mad@adglegal.com

5 PETER GRAY CO-MANAGING PARTNER Peter is an experienced international disputes lawyer. Cambridge-educated, he has been in practice for over 17 years and has over a decade of experience in the Middle East and Africa. With a reputation for suggesting innovative solutions to business problems and for taking the time to understand his clients businesses, Peter is known for being responsive and cost-sensitive. Having trained at the Bar, Peter started his practicing career at LeBoeuf Lamb (later Dewey & LeBoeuf) in the City of London. He moved to Dubai in 2010, where he headed up the regional disputes departments at two international firms, before setting up Kingsgrove Partners in Seeking to combine deep regional knowledge with an international mindset and provide clients with exceptional UAE legal services, he established ADG with Mohammed Al Dahbashi. Published in leading journals, Peter is often a keynote speaker at international conferences, including the Cambridge Symposium and C5 and is a registered STEP Trust and Estate Practitioner. Peter specialises in: strategic dispute advice managing legal development projects, advising on multi-jurisdictional litigation advising on international arbitration (under all main institutions, including LCIA, ICC, UNCITRAL and DIFC-LCIA), investigations critical project recovery regulatory advice restructuring contract negotiation anti-money laundering and financial cime investigations and advice To contact Peter: or pg@adglegal.com

6 PRACTICE AREAS

7 CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL We provide bespoke local and international advice for onshore and offshore companies, partnerships, sole traders and Free Zones. Whether our clients want to enter, operate or evolve within the UAE market or beyond, our strong industry and sector knowledge, combined with local expertise and international experience, means that we provide robust and commercially attuned advice. Our Corporate and Commercial Team is experienced in drafting and negotiating commercial transactions, implementing corporate structuring and restructuring/reorganisation deals and assisting with all aspects of corporate governance. As business models evolve away from the more traditional structures at a fast pace, our vast experience benefits our clients in the negotiation and implementation of mergers and acquisitions and general transactional work. Jenine Abdeljaber is a member of our Corporate and Commercial Team. An American attorney who has practiced in the United States and the Middle East, Jenine combines her broad experience with a responsive attitude, giving clients effective advice. To contact Jenine: or ja@adglegal.com

8 DISPUTE RESOLUTION Our Dispute Resolution Team is committed to resolving disputes (regional and international), in the most efficient and practical manner, whether it be through litigation, arbitration or other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Our team of advocates have rights of audience before all UAE courts (including the DIFC Court), free zone authorities and tribunals. For our clients with international disputes, we have curated a bespoke network of leading firms and individuals in numerous other jurisdictions, which means we can provide a seamless service for all our clients, regardless of jurisdiction. We advise on all types of disputes including civil, commercial, real estate, employment, financial, intellectual property, product liability and criminal disputes.

9 FINANCIAL CRIME AND INVESTIGATIONS Clients with any concerns regarding fraud and dishonesty related issues can have full confidence in ADG. From money laundering regulations and offences, terrorist financing, insider dealing, market abuse to bribery and corruption, we have the capability to assist with internal investigations, forensic and criminal investigations, as well as police and public prosecution of criminal matters. We also have particular expertise in obtaining and defending applications for freezing orders in local and foreign jurisdictions. Our in-depth understanding of the regulatory environment and of regulatory bodies in the UAE and the MENA region is second to none. We offer the support that businesses (and individuals) may need in managing stakeholders, law enforcement, regulators and adverse parties. We strengthen our formidable teams by also calling on our trusted network of external advisors and consultants, such as forensic auditing firms and specialists in fraud investigations and asset-tracing. Members of our team are often asked to speak at international conferences and events on this subject. Abdulrahman Junaid works in our Financial and Crime Investigations Team. An Emirati lawyer, Abdulrahman is committed to listening to clients and their concerns, and then quickly providing practical advice and guidance. To contact Abdulrahman: or aj@adglegal.com

10 FAMILY BUSINESS Family businesses are an essential element of the business landscape of the UAE. ADG s Corporate Team works closely with lawyers from all other related practice areas within our firm to provide clients with the full range of services needed to ensure successful evolution and protection of their business interests. Family businesses are increasingly undergoing generational transitions. We provide bespoke advice to help and guide clients though the associated significant structural transformations. Always mindful of long term goals, we assist with the management of risk and provide for clear future family stewardship and sustained growth in a Sharia-compliant manner. We have also spent time building up a trusted network of external fund and wealth managers, who can assist our clients and their family business. If conflicts arise or threaten to arise, we undertake family dispute management and resolution. Ahmed Ragab Alkotby is part of our Family Business Team. Always ensuring that he considers the practical and commercial aspects of a business, Ahmed has been praised as being knowledgeable, experienced, compassionate and down-to-earth. He is one of the market known lawyers, providing excellent quality of legal advice and responsiveness. To contact Ahmed: or ark@adglegal.com

11 CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE ADG s Construction and Infrastructure Team has considerable experience across all industry sectors, including medium to large-sized residential developments, large scale commercial projects, public infrastructure and highly complex facilities in the energy and resources sectors. Our construction and infrastructure projects cross multiple jurisdictions, including the UAE and the DIFC. We have significant experience in East and North Africa and Europe (including the UK). Our experienced team provides sector-specific advice on all aspects of construction finance, negotiates and drafts bespoke contracts and advises on all the major standard form contracts in the residential, commercial, infrastructure and resources sectors. Josh Kemp is a member of our Construction Team. Specialising in domestic and international building and construction disputes resolved through litigation, arbitration, adjudication and expert determination, Josh has been repeatedly named as a Leading Construction Litigation Lawyer in his native jurisdiction of Australia. To contact Josh: or jk@adglegal.com

12 EMPLOYMENT Clients requiring advice on a wide range of employee relations matters are well-served by ADG s Employment Team. Acting for both employers and employees, the team s work includes developing employment contracts and policy handbooks, immigration and residency law, benefits and incentive schemes and compliance with UAE Ministry of Labour regulations. Where employment issues arise relating to corporate restructuring, such as termination and design of redundancy programs, our team can assist. They can also provide expert advice on workplace dispute management and resolution and other HR issues including discrimination and disciplinary matters. Mohamed Al Amin works with our Employment Team. Mohamed has handled many labour issues with aplomb. Focused and organised, Mohamed ensures that clients employment issues are handled with sensitivity. To contact Mohamed: or maa@adglegal.com

13 CRIMINAL LAW When faced with a criminal charge in the UAE, clients are reassured that the ADG team has extensive experience in defending all aspects of criminal law in the UAE. Whether a UAE or foreign national, we protect our clients interests and rights, guiding them through this understandably difficult time with compassion, understanding and sensitivity. We have experience in relation to breach of trust, bounced cheques, fraud, bribery, financial crimes and all criminal offences in general. As one client recently commented, having been released from custody after being wrongfully imprisoned, the ADG team stayed at the police station until I was released at 10.30pm on a Thursday night. Not many other lawyers would show such support for their client. Walid Abu El Matty is a member of our Criminal Law Team. Walid s experience and knowledge of criminal law in the UAE and in dealing with the UAE Courts, Public Prosecutor s Office, police stations and other related governmental authorities is simply invaluable. With this experience, he can reassure clients and provide practical and accurate guidance. To contact Walid: or wam@adglegal.com

14 FAMILY LAW For anyone with family-related matters in the UAE and beyond, ADG provides bespoke services. From wealth management and succession planning to dispute avoidance, the firm strives to seek the best outcome. Many of our clients are foreign nationals who have encountered marital difficulties whilst residing in the UAE and are unsure about their legal position. Often, such situations require consideration of multi-jurisdictional strategies and we are able to provide clear, practical advice and guidance. The services provided include, succession planning and wealth management registration of marriages in the UAE inheritance disputes prenuptial and postnuptial agreements divorce assistance mediation settlements for children custody divorce enforcement separation agreements domestic abuse assistance Dina Assar works for our Family Law Team. Astute and responsive, Dina is sensitive to clients and their concerns, working with them to devise sensible strategies and obtain satisfactory outcomes. To contact Dina: or da@adglegal.com

15 REAL ESTATE The ADG Real Estate Team advises on all aspects, including UAE land acquisition and asset management. Our services encompass purchasing, sales, development and leasing. The team works closely with our Dispute Resolution Team, who handle property dispute resolution and court litigation and with our Construction and Infrastructure Team. Malika Kashaganova works for our Real Estate Team. Fluent in Russian and English, Malika s extensive experience in the UAE and Kazakhstan enables her to respond quickly to clients, with robust and commercially-attuned advice. To contact Malika: or mk@adglegal.com

16 PRIVATE EQUITY We advise our private equity clients on the ideal structural formation and operation of funds in light of UAE regulations and practices, and assist with the successful execution of deals by providing for the legislative needs of financial investors. We use our local industry knowledge and know-how of international best practices to design structures for PE transactions, including buyouts and growth capital transactions. Karim Salem works with our Private Equity Team. Karim provides clients with clear, practical advice to ensure compliance with UAE laws. He uses his broad experience of commercial and corporate law to ensure our clients receive bespoke and commercial advice. To contact Karim: or ks@adglegal.com

17 ADVISING GOVERNMENTS Our lawyers have a proven track record advising governments. ADG has advised on a wide range of matters, including the development of successful Free Zones, negotiating port concession agreements, advising on, and subsequently investigating, corruption claims as well as acting in arbitrations and providing anti-corruption and governance training to government officials. Our experienced team prides itself on understanding the needs and national interest of the relevant country. As an independent law firm, with no political affiliation and a strong academic and practical grasp of international best practice, we are well-placed to advise and assist. Jan-Carl Stjernsward is fluent in English, Swedish and French and with a limited command of Persian, Russian and German, Jan-Carl enjoys extensive travel and has enviable experience working with governments. Always sensitive to national concerns, he is a versatile and responsive laywer. To contact Jan-Carl: or jc@adglegal.com

18 GENERAL SERVICES GOVERNMENT REGULATION We keep track of the latest governmental laws and regulations that impact the market, so that our clients are kept fully informed. Our lawyers also assist and advise various government sectors and authorities in passing laws and regulations. JEBEL ALI FREE ZONE (JAFZA) REGISTERED AGENT As a JAFZA Registered Agent, we carry out the full service of setting up offshore companies within the jurisdiction of JAFZA and act as the Registered Agent for such companies, ensuring that they are in line with the relevant legislation and regulations. We also advise our clients on how to best utilise their offshore company to maximise their interests, such as parking excess liquidity, establishing an offshore bank account in Dubai, formation of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) and setting up representative/branch offices in the UAE. TRADEMARKS AND REGISTRATION We guide our clients on all aspects of brand protection and UAE trademark laws. We also work with our partner companies to assist our clients with filing trademark applications for examination by the authorities and assist our clients throughout the entire trademark registration procedure. In the event of opposition, our team handles the necessary appeal process. Laura Sperling is a paralegal who assists all our teams. She is a talented and driven colleague, who provides our lawyers with focussed and disciplined legal support. To contact Laura: or ls@adglegal.com

19 OFFICES From our headquarters in Dubai, ADG is perfectly placed to offer comprehensive legal services to clients in the UAE, Middle East and Africa. We also have a representative office in St James s, London, from which we can specifically service European clients and give them immediate access to UAE expertise within their own time zone and working week. Our Dubai team work seamlessly with our London office and network of bespoke global partners to provide both UAE legal assistance to international clients and international assistance to local clients. The London office is not a regulated solicitors firm and if clients require local regulated services, our team work closely with carefully selected partner firms and individuals. We are committed to growing the Al Dahbashi Gray team, both locally and internationally. We are in talks with various potential partners in the region and will announce new offices when we have found the perfect fit. Natalie is our Chief Operating Officer and is based in our London Office To contact Natalie: or nf@adglegal.com

20 OUR CLIENTS Our clients include local and multi-national corporations, governments and high net-worth individuals. We offer the unique advantage of having both local expertise and a strong backing of international lawyers and other professionals based in the region and abroad. Our lawyers have an established track record of servicing public and private clients in MENA and beyond. Recent highlights include: Governments and government representatives in Africa and the Gulf Financial Services including regional banks, insurers and fund managers Oil and Gas our lawyers have acted for state-owned oil and gas companies in North Africa, China and Sweden Industrial and Manufacturing including construction companies, aluminium producers, desalination plant developers Private Clients - HNW and UHNW regional entrepreneurs UAE-based businesses

21 OUR APPROACH Our priority is our client s objective. From the outset, we engage with clients to understand the real issues and discuss a realistic outcome. We devise a strategy that is both targeted and cost-efficient, bringing together a team of skilled experts where necessary. We avoid wide-sweeping investigations which are often aborted and are simply a waste of precious resources.

22 LOCAL KNOWLEDGE We create bespoke teams of investigators, forensic accountants and local counsel, when necessary. We are not constrained to a panel of the usual suspects each client is unique and so is each team. We work hard to find and develop relationships with leading professionals across the globe. We extract better value due to these established relationships with them. We investigate facts on the ground in a targeted manner STRATEGY FIRST Our strategic nous is our prime asset: we combine traditional and creative methods to form bespoke strategies that few can match. We consider all civil and criminal options, locally and abroad. Preservation of evidence is key we prepare a targeted forensic report and prioritise the location of key assets. We can open communication channels with regulators, shareholders, investigators and all stakeholders to gain traction that may have seemed impossible. CONTROL OF COSTS We carry out targeted investigations, with defined parameters and a unified strategy, that addresses the legal, political, commercial and PR issues that arise. We discuss desired and likely outcomes with clients right from the outset and seek early, commercial, resolutions by our innovative approach. We actively seek to control costs, with full visibility. Aware of the financial implications, we are always happy to consider alternative pricing. We are not wedded to the billable hour and provide our clients with regular status updates and costs forecasts.

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