Our Team

Mohammed is the Managing Partner of Istishara Legal Consultancy. He has extensive real estate, construction, merger & acquisition, corporate and commercial experience particularly in respect of joint ventures and corporate governance. In addition to advising national and multinational corporations, Mohammed works closely with regional groups in relation to corporate strategy and transactions structuring and advises clients on all aspects of M&A, private equity and general corporate and commercial work.

Mohammed holds a Bachelor's degree in law from the University of Jordan and was qualified as a lawyer in 2003 from the Jordanian Bar Association. Previous experience includes General Counsel of Bloom Holding PJSC from 2010 to 2015; General Counsel Alternative Capital Invest GMPH from 2007 to 2010; Senior Legal Counsel of Daman Investments PJSC from 2005-2007, and Head of Corporate & Commercial at KSHI Law Firm.

Mohammed is known for his excellent communication skills, strong analytical skills and strong negotiations and conversational skills. Mohammed has played a major role in many of the UAE's innovative and challenging transactions and is noted in directories as a market leader.

Rafef is a lawyer and legal consultant who is registered with the Bar Association, Damascus Countryside Branch in Syria. Holding a Bachelor's degree in law from Al-Baath University, she has undergone certification by the UAE's legal studies department. In 2014, she obtained certification in ICDL (International Computer Driving License) and completed a Course Etiquette Public Relations program in 2020.

Since 2017, Rafef has gained extensive experience working in various courts, including criminal, civil, military, and personal status courts. She is recognized as a Certified International Arbitrator at the Damascus Regional Center for International Arbitration. From May 2020 to September 2021, she specialized in criminal cases at the Terrorism Court in Syria.

Previously, Rafef served as a Business Development Advisor at Daar Al Mihania Accounting and Legal Consultants L.L.C in Abu Dhabi from November 2021 to March 2022. Currently, she holds the position of Legal Consultant at Istishara Legal Consultancy since March 2022. Her focus lies in the establishment of companies, encompassing tasks such as drafting commercial contracts, both in Arabic and English, as well as creating articles of incorporation and ensuring compliance with corporate governance under the UAE Companies Law.

Rafef is well-known for her diplomatic communication skills with clients and litigants. She has a strong aptitude for resolving disputes by employing settlement solutions that satisfy all parties involved, supported by meticulous legal research. Additionally, she has handled cases at the Supreme Administrative Court - Council of State.

Mohamed, an experienced legal consultant, has amassed over 20 years of expertise in the legal profession, demonstrating his adeptness in handling cases. His responsibilities encompass preparing, drafting, and reviewing diverse contracts while offering accurate, timely, and effective legal advice to his clients, ensuring their legal rights and obligations are duly emphasized.

In 2002, Mohamed earned his bachelor's degree in Law from Beirut Arab University - Alexandria Branch. Furthering his legal knowledge, he successfully completed the Legal Lab courses at the American Legal Centre in 2005. In 2014, he achieved certification in International Arbitration from the Arbitration Center of Ain Shams University in collaboration with the International Arbitration Authority, specializing in investment disputes and contract drafting. He actively participated in the legal conference on human rights held in Beirut in 2008, which was sponsored by the Lebanese Authority for Civil Rights. Additionally, in 2022, he successfully completed the qualification program for lawyers focusing on various sports disputes from the Abu Dhabi Sports Arbitration Center (CAS).

Since 2010, Mohamed has served as a partner at a reputable law firm based in Egypt, maintaining his position to date. Throughout his legal career, he has gained extensive experience working in distinguished offices in Egypt and has been appointed as a dedicated legal advisor to multiple contracting companies, production factories, and esteemed media personalities.

Sara is a legal consultant who has vast experience in drafting pleadings, memorandums, and providing legal advice to clients in various sectors. Sara is knowledgeable in reviewing and drafting various kind of contracts and agreements.

Sara holds a Master’s degree in Private Law from Birzeit University, Palestine in 2021. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Law from Al Najah National University in Palestine in 2018. Subsequently, she was admitted to the Palestinian Bar Association in 2020. Sara had been practicing law since 2018 and she represented clients before courts in Palestine for Civil, Criminal and Executive cases.

Sara has a strong analytical skills, excellent communication and negotiations skills which allows her to perform at her best. She analyzes the cases and conduct research to provide an accurate and effective legal advice to the firm’s clients and assist them on their legal rights and obligations which is within the parameters of the existing laws.

Pedelin serves as the personal assistant to the Managing Partners, assuming responsibility for all aspects of their daily schedules. This includes managing meetings, scheduling appointments, organizing correspondence, handling email communication, and efficiently completing both professional and personal errands. .

Jann works as a legal assistant. He provides administrative support to the Managing Partner and to the Legal Consultants to enhance office effectiveness and management of daily workflow. He assists in typing and filing of basic legal documents and correspondence in a timely manner and with confidentiality.