Fareya Azfar

Managing Partner, Arbitration and Private Capital
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Fareya is the Founder and CEO of our law firm. She spearheads the law firm’s International Arbitration, and International Litigation Practice, while also playing the role of the key strategist advisor in private capital matters.

A seasoned solicitor of England and Wales, she is best known for handling high-stakes litigation of all kinds and is often hired to “save the day” cases. Fareya has over 13 years of cross-border litigation and international arbitration experience, and her authority in the realm has been solidified by her track record of acting as counsel in over 300 litigations, 120 pivotal arbitration cases, and orchestrating over 100 settlements.

 

Renowned as a master strategist in the private equity domain, her name resonates for precision-guided advice and sculpting bespoke strategies for novel transactions.

She is most distinguished for her global reach, intra-disciplinary expertise, multilingual skills, and ability to represent clients in multiple civil and common law legal jurisdictions.

In addition to her legal expertise, Fareya is a strategic advisor to large corporations, owner-managed private entities, and high-profile individuals in the GCC, MENA, and Europe. She provides guidance on structuring investment deals, company ownership matrices, and business expansions, including buy-outs, M&As, and limited-duration joint ventures.

Fareya’s legal acumen and business insight make her an invaluable advisor for clients navigating complex issues. Her advising style, characterized by transparency and ease of understanding, empowers clients to gain clarity and confidence in applying her advice to their businesses.

Fareya has received numerous accolades and recognition throughout her career from peers and the business community. Notably, she was featured in Gulf Business’ “30 Under 30” list and has been nominated and awarded titles such as the DIFC Academy of Law’s “Young Lawyer of the Year,” the Association of Corporate Counsel’s “Solicitor of the Year” and “Rising Star,” Gulf Business’ “Business Woman of the Year,” and ALB Brief’s “Most Influential Female Lawyer.”

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