Adrianus Schoorl LL.M. Legal DirectorLeading the Financial Services Regulatory (MENA) PracticeDLA Piper Adrianus Schoorl (joined April 2024) is a Legal 500 and Chambers recognized legal practitioner (firstly included in 2017) focusing on financial services and payments (including licensing strategies, product terms and specifications, marketing strategies, capital markets compliance, the creation of payments and AML regulatory…
Lawrence Paramasivam Senior Executive Director, Policy & Legal, FSRAAbu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Lawrence Paramasivam is the Senior Executive Director of the Policy & Legal Division at the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). He is responsible for overseeing the FSRA’s Policy and Legal teams. Lawrence took up this role…
Abdus Samad PartnerAfridi & Angell Abdus Samad is a corporate lawyer who specialises in M&A and corporate transactions. He has extensive knowledge and experience in cross-border matters, including complex acquisitions and divestures for a broad range of public and private sector clients. Abdus has led on a wide range of M&A transactions. These include:
Andrew Mackenzie Vice Chair, Legal Affairs CommitteeAmCham Abu Dhabi PartnerRegional Head of Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations, Middle EastDLA Piper Andrew leads the Tier 1 ranked dispute resolution practice for DLA Piper across the Middle East, consisting of 8 Partners and 52 disputes associates. He is ranked in Chambers Global, Legal 500 and is listed in…
Are you curious about how investing in the arts can benefit your business and drive growth? Want to explore the vibrant art scene in Abu Dhabi and its many advantages for corporations? Join AmCham Abu Dhabi’s Arts, Culture, and Education Committee for an engaging Round Table discussion that promises to spark creativity and foster meaningful…
Intelaaq Student Consultancy Initiative Join us for an insightful event presented by AmCham Abu Dhabi, British Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi, and Canadian Business Council Abu Dhabi, featuring the innovative Intelaaq Student Consultancy Initiative. Intelaaq is a talent management initiative that sources, trains, and connects students and recent graduates with corporations. This event will delve into…
Jareer Oweimrin DirectorIntelaaq Jareer Oweimrin brings over 20 years of professional experience in industry, consulting, and academia, with a strong background in industry prior to joining the consulting field. He has significant expertise in strategy consulting, professional advisory, and business and process development and definition. Jareer’s extensive experience in the Middle East and North America,…
Steve Kelly Regional Managing Director for the Middle East and North AfricaBAE Systems Member, Defense, Aerospace & Security CommitteeAmCham Abu Dhabi Steve Kelly is BAE Systems Regional Managing Director for the MENA Region, based in Abu Dhabi. In this position, Steve leads efforts to identify, develop and win business, playing a critical role in growing future…
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Sharief Fahmy Board MemberRegional Executive Director, Europe, Middle East, Africa/Asia (EMEA)Kaman Corporation Chair, Defense, Aerospace & Security CommitteeChair, Membership CommitteeAmCham Abu Dhabi Sharief Fahmy is a Regional Executive Director for Kaman Corporation, Engineering Products & Precision Products. As a member of the senior staff, Mr. Fahmy is responsible for all of Kaman’s activities in the…
