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Davide Paoli

CEO, Founder

Biography

As a seasoned Corporate Lawyer with a rich tapestry of experiences spanning over 12 years in the legal landscape of the Middle East, Davide Paoli brings a wealth of expertise and innovation to our law firm.

Davide Paoli Career Journey

Head of Corporate at Bin Haider Advocates and Legal Consultants, Dubai (2019-June 2022)

  • Orchestrated the Corporate Law Department, steering cross-border operations involving investments from multinational companies and family offices.
  • Specialized in Luxury/Retail/Fashion, Aviation/Aerospace, Legal Tech, and Pharma industries.
  • Personally oversaw deals from inception to closing, demonstrating a hands-on approach and a keen eye for industry practices.
  • Active participation in international conferences, seminars, and congresses, contributing as a legal trainer and an expert for the UAE legislator.

Senior Counsel at Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants, Dubai (2016-2019):

  • Led the Intellectual Property, IT, and Legal Tech Department, collaborating closely with Corporate, Finance, and Energy teams.
  • Secured mergers and joint ventures, particularly in Aviation/Aerospace, Automotive, Media & Entertainment, Luxury/Retail/Fashion, Blockchain, AI, IoT, Fintech, and Cryptocurrencies sectors.
  • Certified Legal Trainer at Dubai Legal Affairs Department – Intellectual Property Law.

Managing Director at Eptalex Law Firm, Abu Dhabi (2014-2016):

  • Steered the firm’s daily operations, including financial administration, human resources, marketing, and business development.
  • Mentored lawyers across the region, emphasizing short and long-term strategic business planning.

Of Counsel at Torbey Law Firm, Beirut (2009-2014):

  • Managed the European desk, securing clients across the continent with a focus on IP, Corporate Law, and multinational transactions.
  • Represented the firm globally at legal conferences, navigating cross-border transactions in multiple countries.

Associate at Rossotto, Colombatto & Partners LLP, Torino-Milano-Cairo (2006-2009):

  • Key team member in drafting commercial agreements and conducting due diligence for M&A operations.

Academic Contributions

  • Currently serving as a Lecturer and Academic Board Director at Challenge School – Ca’ Foscari University, Venice, Italy, offering expertise in the “Essential Legal Framework and Negotiation Techniques in the Gulf” course.

Languages

English, Italian, French, German

Education

  • Executive MBA – Suleiman S. Olayan School of Business, American University of Beirut.
  • Postgraduate Certificates in Islamic Finance and Business in China.
  • MSAT Program (LL.M equivalent) in International Intellectual Property Law – University of Oxford.
  • Master’s in Law – International Economic Law – LUISS Guido Carli University, Rome.

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