Total des années d'expérience: 17 Années, 4 Mois
décembre 2019
A À présent
General Counsel
à Rotana Audio Visual LLC
Lieu :
Émirats Arabes Unis
GCC -MENA:
* Structured & developed the Legal Department for the Rotana Audio Visual Group.
* Provide legal advice & guidance to the group Management & involved in all legal projects for the whole
company in the MENA region.
* Drafting/Reviewing documents & all agreements related to the company’s different business activities
with the private / public sectors & on a global reach with the international companies and including & not
limited to:
Event & Entertainment, Artist Management, Licensing, Sound Recording and Audio-Visual Content
License, Service provider, Technology, IT, Intellectual Property, Sponsorship, Production, Distribution,
Digital Distribution, Data and Privacy.
* Reviewing, assisting and following up with external counsels in transactions (from litigation matters &
other legal transactions).
* Worked on an investment transaction between Rotana and Warner Music Group: due diligence/reviewing
subscription & shareholder agreements/arranging all required documents for such
transaction/Restructuring & reorganization of the Group Post Completion, /working on transfer of shares
& related documents, /coordinating with external counsels, local & international.
* Drafted and reviewed compliance policies & guidelines for the Company & the Group and Ensuring
Company is in compliance with all laws and guidelines related to its business.
* Handling Trademarks registration & follow up with 3rd party regarding registrations of the Company’s
trademarks & logos in different countries & follow up regarding any infringement.
* Structured & developed the Legal Department for the Rotana Audio Visual Group.
* Provide legal advice & guidance to the group Management & involved in all legal projects for the whole
company in the MENA region.
* Drafting/Reviewing documents & all agreements related to the company’s different business activities
with the private / public sectors & on a global reach with the international companies and including & not
limited to:
Event & Entertainment, Artist Management, Licensing, Sound Recording and Audio-Visual Content
License, Service provider, Technology, IT, Intellectual Property, Sponsorship, Production, Distribution,
Digital Distribution, Data and Privacy.
* Reviewing, assisting and following up with external counsels in transactions (from litigation matters &
other legal transactions).
* Worked on an investment transaction between Rotana and Warner Music Group: due diligence/reviewing
subscription & shareholder agreements/arranging all required documents for such
transaction/Restructuring & reorganization of the Group Post Completion, /working on transfer of shares
& related documents, /coordinating with external counsels, local & international.
* Drafted and reviewed compliance policies & guidelines for the Company & the Group and Ensuring
Company is in compliance with all laws and guidelines related to its business.
* Handling Trademarks registration & follow up with 3rd party regarding registrations of the Company’s
trademarks & logos in different countries & follow up regarding any infringement.
juin 2014
A novembre 2019
Senior Legal Counsel
à Choueiri Group
Lieu :
Émirats Arabes Unis
Dubai (Dubai Media City)-UAE:
* Drafting, commenting on various kinds of agreements with local (private and public) and international
clients such as:
Media (Outdoor, TV, newspapers, Online), Sponsorship, Digital, Influencer, Data Protection,
Representation, Product Placement, Technology Service, IT, Confidentiality, Real Estate, Shareholders,
Share Sale, Subscription, Tender, MOU(s), Board Resolutions, AOA/MOA/ term sheets/due diligence.
* Advised on several matters & agreements related to start-up companies
* Legal research on various laws when needed / Performing thorough research in Data Protection
Laws/Follow up with external lawyers on all issues related to the Company including investments &
litigation and advise Management directly.
* Drafting, commenting on various kinds of agreements with local (private and public) and international
clients such as:
Media (Outdoor, TV, newspapers, Online), Sponsorship, Digital, Influencer, Data Protection,
Representation, Product Placement, Technology Service, IT, Confidentiality, Real Estate, Shareholders,
Share Sale, Subscription, Tender, MOU(s), Board Resolutions, AOA/MOA/ term sheets/due diligence.
* Advised on several matters & agreements related to start-up companies
* Legal research on various laws when needed / Performing thorough research in Data Protection
Laws/Follow up with external lawyers on all issues related to the Company including investments &
litigation and advise Management directly.
septembre 2011
A janvier 2013
Senior Legal Advisor
à Alfardan Group
Lieu :
Qatar
Drafting, reviewing and commenting on all kinds of agreements for all Alfardan Group of Companies
(Alfardan Hospitality, Alfardan Real Estate, Alfardan Automobiles, Alfardan Marines, Alfardan Exchange).
Agreements such as: Hospitality for Hotels (ex: Kempinski and St. Regis), Maintenance, Purchase and Lease,
Services, Non-Disclosure, Credit Application, Remittance, Distribution, IT, IP, Employment, Joint Venture,
Facility etc…).
* Legal advice on different issues related to civil & commercial law for Alfardan Group of Companies in Doha.
* Following up and coordinating with external counsels regarding various matters whether litigation issues
or others.
(Alfardan Hospitality, Alfardan Real Estate, Alfardan Automobiles, Alfardan Marines, Alfardan Exchange).
Agreements such as: Hospitality for Hotels (ex: Kempinski and St. Regis), Maintenance, Purchase and Lease,
Services, Non-Disclosure, Credit Application, Remittance, Distribution, IT, IP, Employment, Joint Venture,
Facility etc…).
* Legal advice on different issues related to civil & commercial law for Alfardan Group of Companies in Doha.
* Following up and coordinating with external counsels regarding various matters whether litigation issues
or others.
septembre 2009
A janvier 2011
Lawyer – Legal Advisor
à Joseph Kasparian Law firm
Lieu :
Liban
Working on corporate / commercial / employment / real estate / penal litigation cases (from drafting
pleading, doing thorough research), also attending hearing & follow up before the courts in Beirut
Lebanon.
* Working on drafting the memos & articles of association & minutes of meetings for different structures of
companies (partnership, offshore, limited liability & joint stock companies and registered them at the
company registrar in Beirut & commenting on different kinds of agreements.
pleading, doing thorough research), also attending hearing & follow up before the courts in Beirut
Lebanon.
* Working on drafting the memos & articles of association & minutes of meetings for different structures of
companies (partnership, offshore, limited liability & joint stock companies and registered them at the
company registrar in Beirut & commenting on different kinds of agreements.
juillet 2008
A juillet 2009
Legal Consultant
Qays H. Zu’bi Attorneys and Legal Consultants Manama-Kingdom
of Bahrain
* Handling corporate matters related to commercial company law as well as registration of companies
(including funds)
* Drafting, reviewing & amending the Articles of Association & Memorandum of Association, Shareholder’s
resolutions, Share sale Agreements, Board Resolutions for companies.
* Provided advice on corporate structures to various international clients doing or intending to do business
in Bahrain as well as establishment of various forms of corporate structure in Bahrain, also communicated
with different ministries in Bahrain related to work matters.
of Bahrain
* Handling corporate matters related to commercial company law as well as registration of companies
(including funds)
* Drafting, reviewing & amending the Articles of Association & Memorandum of Association, Shareholder’s
resolutions, Share sale Agreements, Board Resolutions for companies.
* Provided advice on corporate structures to various international clients doing or intending to do business
in Bahrain as well as establishment of various forms of corporate structure in Bahrain, also communicated
with different ministries in Bahrain related to work matters.
juin 2007
A juin 2008
Lawyer
à Joseph Haddad & Associates Law Firm
Lieu :
Liban
Worked & commented on different kinds of agreements: (distribution, sub-contractor, partnership, joint
venture agreements, employment and few others) in both languages English & Arabic.
* Advocated on behalf of clients at tribunals on matters related to corporate and civil in Beirut Lebanon, also
conducted Client interviews, negotiated settlements and handled research.
* Drafted pleadings and different kinds of petitions.
* Handled Companies registrations at the company registrar in Beirut as well as registration of trademarks
and patents.
venture agreements, employment and few others) in both languages English & Arabic.
* Advocated on behalf of clients at tribunals on matters related to corporate and civil in Beirut Lebanon, also
conducted Client interviews, negotiated settlements and handled research.
* Drafted pleadings and different kinds of petitions.
* Handled Companies registrations at the company registrar in Beirut as well as registration of trademarks
and patents.
mai 2004
A mai 2007
Trainee Lawyer
à George Azar Law Firm
Lieu :
Liban
Worked on corporate & civil litigation, drafted pleadings & various kinds of petitions & handled research,
advocated on behalf of clients at tribunal on matters related to civil, criminal and corporate in Lebanon.
* Worked on drafting the memos & articles of association & MoA for different structures of companies &
registered them at the company registrar in Beirut.
advocated on behalf of clients at tribunal on matters related to civil, criminal and corporate in Lebanon.
* Worked on drafting the memos & articles of association & MoA for different structures of companies &
registered them at the company registrar in Beirut.
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