LAW / MARKETS / SYSTEMS
Senior Banking & Finance Lawyer with 15+ years' cross-jurisdictional experience spanning the UAE and Pakistan. Notes on risk, structure, and the rules that shape economies.
"I write about systems—and the contracts that hold them together."
Professional Profile
Senior Banking & Finance Lawyer with 15+ years' cross-jurisdictional experience spanning the UAE and Pakistan. Proven expertise in structured finance, Islamic and conventional banking, capital markets, derivatives, and corporate governance.
Trusted legal advisor to leading banks, conglomerates, and investment groups, with a strong track record in managing multi-billion-dollar transactions, negotiating complex agreements, and developing innovative Shariah-compliant financial products.
Currently serving as Legal Counsel at Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC, leading legal work-streams for syndicated and bilateral facilities, structured trade finance transactions, and debt capital markets programs.
Professional Journey
A career spanning leading financial institutions across the UAE and Pakistan, with expertise in structured finance, Islamic banking, and capital markets.
SYSTEMS FIRST. STRUCTURE ALWAYS.
If you understand the architecture, you can navigate the risk.
Islamic Finance
Shariah-compliant product structuring, Sukuk issuances, Commodity Murabaha, Wakala, and Ijarah arrangements
Capital Markets
Debt capital markets programs, syndicated facilities, bilateral financings, and structured trade finance
Derivatives
ISDA Master Agreements, profit rate swaps, FX options, commodity hedging, and risk management instruments
Documentation
Facility Agreements, Security Packages, Fee Letters, escrow arrangements, and ancillary agreements
Corporate Governance
Legal compliance, risk management frameworks, and regulatory advisory across jurisdictions
Cross-Border
Multi-jurisdictional transactions, international enforcement, and asset tracing
M&A
Merger and acquisition advisory, due diligence, and transaction structuring
Project Finance
Aviation, shipping, real estate, and infrastructure project financing
Academic Foundation
World-class legal education from leading institutions in London, combined with professional qualifications across multiple jurisdictions.
Bar Vocational Course
Very Competent
LL.M Banking & Finance Law
Merit
LL.B (Hons.)
Bar Admissions
Advocate High Court
Islamabad Bar Association, PakistanBarrister-at-Law
Lincoln's Inn, England & WalesLanguages
English
FluentUrdu
FluentSpanish
IntermediateAchievements & Recognition
A track record of excellence across leading financial institutions, recognized for legal innovation and leadership.
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC
- Primary legal lead on structured finance and capital markets mandates
Mashreqbank (Dubai)
- Highest appraisal rating (2012–2013)
- Appointed Operational Risk Manager
Majid Al Futtaim Ventures (Dubai)
- Lead counsel for Majid Al Futtaim Finance
- Internal Audit Co-ordinator for the Legal Department
Al Hilal Bank (Abu Dhabi)
- "Hero of Legal Department" award
- Participated in development of ISDA-IIFM Master Agreement for Islamic derivatives
Principles
Clarity beats complexity.
Explain the regime like you're briefing a decision-maker under time pressure.
Structure reduces risk.
Good documentation is a defense against uncertainty.
Context shapes the rule.
Law lives in markets—interpret it with the real world in mind.
Let's build better systems.
For speaking, advisory, or collaboration—reach out.