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1. What are your areas of specialty?
My main areas of practice include assisting multinational sponsors with all corporate and regulatory aspects related to the structuring, formation, marketing, and ongoing operation of investment funds across a wide range of investment strategies—such as private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and fund-of-funds—in both the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). I also have experience advising institutional investors on their investments into funds, helping them navigate complex documentation and negotiation processes to ensure alignment with their investment objectives.
2. What kind of matters do you enjoy the most?
I really enjoy working on matters that involve problem-solving and strategic thinking, especially as legal and regulatory challenges continue to grow more complex. One aspect I find particularly engaging is the shift in perspective when advising different sides—for example, working with an institutional investor on one matter and then advising a sponsor on another. It brings variety to the work and gives me a more well-rounded view of the issues, which ultimately benefits all parties involved.
3. What is the most impactful work you have done throughout your career?
By guiding clients through the legal and regulatory complexities of fund formation, structuring, and ongoing compliance, I have helped facilitate the raising and, by extension, the deployment of capital into a diverse range of underlying assets that promote growth and innovation. These include investments in infrastructure projects that enhance societal resilience and connectivity, as well as venture capital and private equity funding that support the development and scaling of unlisted companies—investments that contribute significantly to job creation, technological advancement, and sustainable economic development.
4. Tell us about your academic and professional background.
I hold an LLM in International Business Law from Queen Mary University of London, a Master’s degree in French and German Business Law with a trilingual option from Paris Nanterre University, and an LLB in Law from the University of Potsdam in Germany. During my studies, I gained practical experience through internships at French, US, and Magic Circle law firms. Following this, I worked as an associate at Benelux and UK law firms. I am a qualified lawyer admitted to the Luxembourg Bar.
5. How many languages do you speak?
French
English
German
Luxembourgish
Persian
6. What made you want to be a solicitor / lawyer?
What motivated me to become a lawyer is the daily intellectual challenge the profession offers. I enjoy working through complex legal problems, constantly learning, and finding creative solutions that help clients achieve their goals. The law requires precision, critical thinking, and adaptability, which keeps the work engaging and stimulating.
7. Business aside, what do you enjoy doing when you are not in the office?
Outside of work, I like going to the gym and doing meditation to stay balanced. I also enjoy playing chess and backgammon. Finally, I really love cooking—it’s a fun way to relax and try out new recipes.
8. What is your secret talent?
I’ve never lost an arm-wrestling match — it’s my unofficial claim to fame, and I’m always ready to put that undefeated streak on the line!
