EXPERIENCE MEETS DIVERSITY IN A TEAM THAT SPEAKS YOUR LANGUAGE

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With 15+ years of experience in the legal industry in the Middle East working as in-house counsel and in private practice for a top-tier UAE law firm ranked by Chambers Global and Legal 500, Stephanie founded MIS boutique legal firm and built it since 2021 in her capacity as the Managing Partner, gathering a team that shares similar values.

She has served as a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, government and semi-government entities, high-net-worth individuals, as well as thousands of private-sector clients across diverse industries, including construction, real estate, banking and finance, aviation, media & entertainment, F&B, oil & gas and energy and healthcare. 

Throughout her career, she has led and negotiated high-value, complex transactions in strategic sectors such as defense (Air Force), energy and construction and has successfully recovered millions of Dirhams for clients in the UAE and across the GCC, always aiming at securing her clients’ interests. Her ability to foster long-term relationships is reflected in the continued trust of clients who repeatedly engage her for their most sensitive and high-stakes matters.

In addition, she has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), advising clients on deal structuring, due diligence, and regulatory compliance. Her expertise also extends to business structuring, wealth management, and re-domiciliation, assisting companies, businesses and high-net-worth individuals in optimizing their corporate setups and asset protection strategies across multiple jurisdictions.

Dispute resolution is the basis of her practice. She has extensive experience in litigation before all levels of courts and has developed particular expertise in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). She has represented clients in numerous litigation proceedings under the UAE Federal and Local laws.

Stephanie is multilingual (Arabic, English and French), and offers cross-border legal insight and culturally attuned advisory services that bridge legal systems and commercial objectives.

She holds an LLB in Law and is a member of the Beirut Bar Association (syndicate of lawyers) and has obtained in 2011 a certificate in international criminal Law and international criminal proceeding from the Hague Academy in collaboration with the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL). In 2020, she obtained a certificate from the World Bank Group for successfully completing the course, Training Lifecycle.

She has received several certificates of appreciation for conducting legal workshops with an in-house community based in Hong Kong and within Multilaw, an independent network of international lawyers headquartered in London.

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With over a decade of experience in corporate law, contract drafting, and legal consulting, Danielle is a highly skilled legal counsel specializing in business, financial, and commercial matters. She provides strategic legal guidance to businesses, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and optimizing contract negotiations.

Danielle has worked with esteemed legal firms, advising on complex international transactions and representing multinational clients across various industries. Her expertise extends to corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, financial regulations, and contract law. She also served as a legal advisor at the Capital Markets Authority in Lebanon, where she played a key role in regulatory compliance and policy development for financial markets. Her extensive experience in both private practice and regulatory bodies positions her as a trusted legal strategist for businesses navigating the complexities of corporate and financial law.

Holding a master’s degree in law with a focus on international contracts, Danielle expanded her expertise into content writing, copywriting, and multilingual translation (English, Arabic, and French). This unique combination allows her to bridge the gap between legal intricacies and effective corporate communication.

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Adib Y. Tohme is an international tax and corporate lawyer, a virtual asset advisor, an economist, a writer, an entrepreneur, a financial analyst, and a professor and lecturer of law and economics at prestigious worldwide universities, including Harvard, Cornell, and Sciences Po. He has been involved in the crypto finance industry since 2017, when he helped to introduce an initial coin offering (ICO) in the US, Malta, the UK and Estonia. 

His duties included transaction structuring, corporate governance and compliance, preparing ICO documentation (White Papers etc.) as well as managing negotiations with regulators. He was also involved in several international lawsuits around ICO fraud and intellectual property issues. He has been actively engaged in all facets of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets since 2017 and he advises MIS legal clients as an external legal counsel alongside many other businesses he leads.

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Rafik graduated from Saggesse University in Lebanon in 2010, he completed postgraduate studies in 2012 and joined the Beirut Bar Association in 2011

He participated as a representative of the Beirut Bar Association in a competition for the best legal research in the Arab Lawyers Union in Jordan in 2012 and won third place among the competitors. 

He participated in the competition for the best legal research on Lawyer’s Day organized by the Beirut Bar Association and won first place.

He participated in the mock trials organized by the Beirut Bar Association as a representative of the defense.

He wrote dozens of published legal studies and research.

Partner in the Middle East Law Firm in the State of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. He is a
Partner with Al-Madmoun Law Firm in Riyadh - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He participated in several legal seminars and training courses, especially in the fields of arbitration, drafting contracts, taxes, etc. 

Certified arbitrator at the Qatar Chamber of Commerce.

He is currently working in cooperation with the Qatar Chamber of Commerce to amend and unify the unified conditions for land, sea and air transportation, and finally Completing his PHD.

Territory:

• Qatar
• Kuwait
• KSA

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Gheya is admitted as a solicitor in the UK and worked for international law firms in UAE including Eversheds Sutherland LLP and Shearman & Sterling LLP. She is a legal professional with multifaceted experience in banking/ finance, commercial, corporate, and international arbitration. She advises multinational clients, financial institutions, and regional companies on cross-border financing, banking facilities, commercial matters, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance. Her practice spans key jurisdictions including the UAE, DIFC, ADGM, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.

She has advised on syndicated loan transactions exceeding USD 3 billion, supported large-scale energy and fintech projects, and handled commercial and employment matters for some of the world’s leading technology and retail companies. She is also experienced in corporate due diligence, documentation review, and liaising with local regulators and governmental entities.

In dispute resolution, she has represented claimants in high-stakes arbitration cases under LCIA rules, including full pleadings, witness preparation, cross-examination strategy, and managing all aspects of a Dubai-based DIFC hearing. With legal grounding in UAE, DIFC, English law, and comparative regional laws, she brings a multidimensional legal approach grounded in accuracy, strategy, and commercial awareness.

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Experienced Paralegal working across the UAE with international law firms recognized with Legal500 and Chambers & Partners including Charles Russel Speechlys, DLA Piper and Emaar Properties and with a strong background in Corporate and IP Law, providing comprehensive support in company formation, compliance, and IP portfolio management. Proficient in legal research, licensing, and coordinating with authorities. Multilingual professional with excellent organizational and communication skills, committed to delivering high-quality legal assistance in fast-paced legal environments. Recognized for efficiency, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Pascal possess track record in working alongside departments heads and senior associates in the corporate and commercial departments, ensuring seamless advisory and support to the client’s business and needs.

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Lama is a dedicated and detail-oriented paralegal. Lama is a legal analyst responsible for providing legal translation services in Arabic, English, and French, with the ability to adapt the complexity based on client needs. Adept at supporting a variety of legal matters, including legal research on international arbitration, court litigation, cross-border transactions, investigations, compliance, and corporate governance. Skilled at drafting legal documents, conducting due diligence, managing cases and large-scale translation projects, performing comprehensive legal research, and analyzing complex legal issues.

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Patrick Dransfield is from England, based in UAE and Honk Kong since 2008 and is a senior advisor to MIS Legal Firm and assists in business development, client relations and advises regarding business strategies.  

Patrick is widely recognized as an innovator in the business of law across Asia and the Middle East.  Patrick holds a master’s degree in Chinese history, Politics and Anthropology from the School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS), University of London.  

He is also a special adviser to Sino-International Professional Advisory Council and was formerly Co-Director at Pacific Business Press where he was the architect of the 20,000+ In-House Community.

He was previously Managing Director for Euromoney Institutional Investor’s Asia Law & Practice and Business Development and Marketing Director, Asia, for international law firms Shearman & Sterling and White & Case.

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Jennifer Dcunha is part of the MIS team, she is a seasoned HR professional with a strong management and administrative background.

With over 10 years in the professional field, Jennifer can offer her services and expertise to ensure our clients are able to achieve their objectives and align MIS’s capabilities with our client’s business needs.

Jennifer closely works with all MIS' business partners to enable and facilitate our clients in the best possible way. She oversees and manages the MIS team’s day to day operations and works closely with finance to bridge the operational and financial goals of all parties involved.