Firas Adi

Dr. Firas Adi is a highly experienced lawyer specializing in banking, Islamic finance, tax, mergers and acquisitions, aviation matters and dispute resolution. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Dr. Adi has represented a wide range of financial institutions, corporations and high net worth individuals in complex legal matters with a focus on their business goals, risk tolerance and growth aspirations.

Dr. Adi is known for his ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory frameworks, and for his commitment to delivering practical and effective solutions, including:

• Family business holdings, operation and expansion
• Tax efficient structures
• Sharia compliant transactions and syndications
• Regulatory requirements for asset managers and foreign financial institutions
• Mergers and acquisitions including managing cross border transactions
• Resolution of shareholders conflicts

Dr. Adi has an impressive background in both law and finance. As an ex-banker with a Ph.D. in commercial and civil law and an Executive MBA in investment portfolios, he is well-versed to provide a holistic 360-degree view on the most appropriate legal structures, financing options and risk management strategies including all aspects of the operational and strategic matters and regulatory compliance considerations.