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General Counsel and Head of Compliance
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Salah Mattoo is an experienced international lawyer and accomplished executive, currently serving as General Counsel and Head of Compliance. He specialises in dispute resolution, corporate and commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and internal and external investigations across multiple jurisdictions.
Salah has acted in a range of high-profile international arbitration and cross-border litigation matters, representing corporate clients, sovereigns, and institutions in complex, high-stakes disputes. Salah's background includes advisory and leadership roles in sectors such as insurance, private equity, financial services, defence, commodities, energy, technology, and infrastructure.
In addition to his disputes practice, Salah has led the design and implementation of robust compliance programs aligned with international best practices, including AML, anti-bribery, sanctions, data privacy, ESG, and whistleblower frameworks. Salah regularly advises executive teams and boards on legal risk management, governance structures, and regulatory strategy.
With a strong track record in both contentious and transactional matters, Salah combines legal precision with strategic insight to support businesses navigating regulatory complexity and international growth. Salah is qualified in England & Wales, DIFC and ADGM. He has acted as lead counsel in international commercial courts, as well as in many international arbitrations seated in the leading arbitration centers, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, New York, Paris, Riyadh, Singapore, Stockholm, Tokyo, Vienna, Washington and Zurich.
Salah holds a B.A. from University of California, Berkeley and an L.L.B and L.L.M. from The London School of Economics and Political Science (University of London).
Dubai · Geneva · Hong Kong · London · Singapore
Imran Khan is a seasoned expert in private wealth planning and jumbo life insurance solutions, with over 10 years of experience advising ultra high net worth individuals (UHNWIs), families, and family offices across multiple jurisdictions. With a deep understanding of global wealth structuring, legacy planning, and asset protection, Imran is recognized for delivering highly customized strategies that align with clients personal, business, and multigenerational goals.
Throughout his career, Imran has worked closely with private banks, trust companies, and legal advisors to design and implement sophisticated structures involving international trusts, foundations, holding companies, and life insurance-based estate equalization plans. His expertise includes:
Imran holds specialist accreditations in wealth planning and international insurance advisory and is a trusted advisor to clients across the Asia, Europe, Middle East and UK. Known for discretion, technical proficiency, and strategic insight, he has built enduring relationships with UHNW families seeking to preserve and grow their legacies in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Dubai · Geneva · Hong Kong · London · Singapore