Partner & Deputy Managing Partner
He advises multinational corporations, financial institutions, and government-related entities on complex cross-border transactions,
high-value disputes, and regulatory frameworks. His practice spans corporate structuring, governance, Islamic finance, and international
litigation, with a particular focus on matters involving significant financial exposure and regulatory complexity.
He holds an LL.M. in International Legal Studies from American University, Washington, D.C., and a degree in Shari’a and Law from United
Arab Emirates University, combining deep expertise in both conventional and Islamic legal systems.
Obaid has held senior leadership roles across prominent institutions, including serving as General Counsel and Head of Shari’a at Siraj
Finance, Director of Corporate Compliance at Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, and Chief Legal Compliance Officer at Dubai Islamic
Bank. His experience includes advising on high-level regulatory frameworks, major infrastructure and energy projects, and complex
financial transactions.
Earlier in his career, he practiced with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, where he advised on international dispute resolution, Islamic
finance, and cross-border transactions across multiple jurisdictions, including the United States and Europe.
Obaid is recognized for his strategic judgment, commercial insight, and ability to navigate highly regulated and sensitive sectors. He is
frequently entrusted with matters requiring a combination of legal precision, regulatory awareness, and sophisticated negotiation.
