Sara is currently a Trainee with SOL International Ltd. She graduated with a LLB Honours degree in Law with International Relations from Middlesex University Dubai and is fluent in both English and Arabic.

Sara has a deep rooted interest in ADR and mediation and has experience in drafting letters before action and legal agreements, including prenuptials for HNWI, influencer, escrow, settlement, collaboration, and employment agreements. Sara is also involved in the arbitration practice of SOL International.

Sara has acted as junior in multi-million dollar disputes including a multi-jurisdictional case in the DIFC and Dubai Courts which also involved an application before the Joint Judicial Committee. She has also had involvement in an ADGM case involving 13 Defendants. Sara has assisted with various employment law matters, both contentious and non contentious. She also deals with business setups both in the UAE and abroad and has been involved in complex contractual negotiations in various jurisdictions for construction projects.

In August 2024, Sara was appointed on the ADGM Pro Bono Scheme as a volunteer to provide assistance to those most in need who require access to justice. Sara has conducted research across diverse industries, including tech, fashion, and sports law. In October 2024, Sara assisted in the writing of an LLB Sports Law Course. She has co-authored articles including:

• Choosing the Right Path, An Analysis of Mediation and Litigation – published by LexisNexis Middle East and The Mediation Hub MENA
• Styled for the Future: Legal Perspectives on Sustainable Fashion

“Undertaking my journey as a Trainee, I have gained valuable experience across diverse areas of law and am able to effectively multitask to deal with client demands whilst I continue to expand my legal knowledge and skills. I am proud to be part of the SOL team and undertake my journey into becoming well-rounded legal expert under the guidance of Sarah Malik and the team.”