Zahid Maqbool Khan
Dubai
Summary
Experienced Legal Counsel with 12+ years of progressive experience in managing legal and corporate compliance matters across multiple geographies including the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Trusted by family offices for expert advice on wealth management, legal compliance, asset protection, and investment strategies. Specializes in estate planning, corporate governance, risk management, and contract negotiations. Demonstrates success in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while safeguarding the family's financial interests. Skilled in handling litigation, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining confidentiality in high-net-worth environments. Possesses extensive background in managing legal and commercial matters, intellectual property rights, mergers and acquisitions, and statutory compliance. Proven ability to lead international legal strategies, manage cross-functional teams effectively, and engage stakeholders on complex legal issues.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
General Counsel
Switz Group
08.2019 - Current
- Leading the legal operations for the group across 15 countries, focusing on structuring group companies and aligning them with holding entities across multiple jurisdictions
- Acting as custodian for the group’s intellectual property assets, including trademarks and corporate documents management.
- Advised family office on all legal aspects of wealth management, including asset protection, estate planning, and investment structuring.
- Handling corporate and commercial documents for holding companies in BVI, Europe, Jersey, and Mauritius and other jurisdictions.
- Overseeing mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and private equity deals, including legal due diligence and finalization of corporate agreements
- Liaising with external law firms, clients, and stakeholders for handling legal transactions, contract negotiations, and ensuring statutory compliance
- Managing employment contracts, corporate restructuring, and offshore company formations
- Advising on estate and succession planning, including drafting wills, establishing trusts, and structuring multi-generational wealth transfer strategies
Legal Advisor
Merint Group
05.2015 - 08.2019
- Provided legal counsel to the Board of Directors and management, ensuring all business strategies complied with statutory and legal requirements
- Handled high-value real estate contracts, commercial lease agreements, and franchise contracts
- Managed the company’s trademark portfolio, ensuring timely registration and renewals
- Directed and oversaw outside legal counsels in handling litigation and risk management
- Played a key role in incorporating new companies across multiple jurisdictions, including Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and others
- Collaborated with financial planners, tax advisors, and family office administrators to optimize wealth preservation and asset protection for family offices
- Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for property case with $100 million USD in counterclaims.
Junior Associate
KLF Law Firm
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Supported corporate secretarial matters for the firm’s clients, ensuring compliance with statutory filings
- Assisted in drafting, proofreading, and editing legal documents, including power of attorney, legal letters, and minutes
- Conducted legal research and assisted with corporate governance matters for clients across various sectors
- Maintained team efficiency by keeping all equipment in excellent condition.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
- Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
Education
Master of Law (LL.M) -
Bachelor of Law (Hons.) - undefined
Skills
- Legal Contract Negotiation
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Corporate Governance
- Legal Due Diligence
- Litigation Management
- Budget Monitoring & Legal Expenditure
- Cross-Border Legal Advisory
- Family office Management
- Trust Formation & Management
- Succession Planning
Accomplishments
- Established and managed complex trust structures, to protect and grow wealth across multiple generations.
- Successfully negotiated M&A and private equity deals valued at over USD 300 million.
- Managed intellectual property litigation across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring favorable outcomes.
- Incorporated and re-domiciled companies in multiple geographies, including the BVI, Jersey, and Mauritius.
- Led legal strategies that resulted in the successful defense of claims and settled high-value transactions.
- Directed trademark litigation and registration across several countries, securing the company’s intellectual property assets.
Languages
Fluent in English
Hindi
Urdu
Timeline
General Counsel
Switz Group
08.2019 - Current
Legal Advisor
Merint Group
05.2015 - 08.2019
Junior Associate
KLF Law Firm
01.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Law (Hons.) - undefined
Master of Law (LL.M) -
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