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Who We Are

Award winning boutique legal consultancy specializing in all aspects of dispute resolution: international arbitration, litigation, mediation.

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Legal advice and resolution is not just about being reactive to a situation. We firmly believe in a proactive approach to look after our clients’ interests and where we are able, we work to prevent matters escalating in order to best serve our clients efficiently, effectively and economically.
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We provide clients with access to immediate and honest contentious advice to assist in every step of the way with renowned experts.
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We work in partnership with our clients, keeping them fully informed and engaged throughout the process and are internationally recognised for our work.
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We offer tailored solutions to our clients and are happy to discuss a combination of fee structures available depending on the nature of the matter including hourly rates, fixed or capped fees, blended rates, and retainer schemes.

Appointments

  • UK Ambassador for THE LAW

  • Advisory Committee for the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)
  • ICC UAE Delegate to the ICC Global Commission on Arbitration and ADR
  • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
  • Member of the SIAC Users Council in the Middle East
  • Lagos Panel of Arbitration Neutrals
  • Chair of Region for the Indonesia International Arbitration Centre in Qatar, UAE, and Kuwait (2025-2028 term)
  • Organizing Committee of Beirut Arbitration Days (2025)
  • Organizing Committee for Egypt Arbitration Day (2025)

  • Appointed as a member of the DIFC Courts’ Users Committee (2023)

  • Advisory Board of Fashion Law Arabia Council by Sader (2023)
  • President of Alumni and Guest Lecturer at the Italian Institute of Fashion Management

  • Guest Lecturer LLB Arbitration Law at the Alfaisal University Riyadh
  • Adjunct Faculty LLM programme at Middlesex University, Dubai
  • Adjunct Faculty Sports Law on the LLB programme at Middlesex University, Dubai
  • Guest Lecturer at the Italian Institute of Fashion Management, Milan
  • Lecturer at the DIFC Academy
  • Advisory Board for Juris Centre for Excellence in Legal Education and Training at Middlesex University (2023)

  • Legal Revolution Board Member MENA Region
Practice Areas
Who We Are

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Team Member

CEO & Founder

Sarah Malik
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Head of Tech & Consultant Counsel

Nicola Rayment
Team Member

Trainee Solicitor

Lina Bukhari
Team Member

Trainee

Sara Nassif
Team Member

Trainee

Pavithra Rajendran

CONSULTANTS

Team Member

Senior Counsel

Elias A. Stephan
Team Member

Senior Counsel

Zouhdi Yakan

Founded with a vision to provide honest, simple, clear and straight advice placing clients’ interests as a priority and ensuring a solutions oriented approach to your legal needs

PRACTICE AREAS

Dispute Resolution

Private Client

Employment Law

Corporate and Commercial Contracts

Fashion Law and Entertainment Law

Sports Law

External GC Services

Company Setup

Wills

AI and Tech Law

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