Zarqa Altaf
AssociateZarqa Altaf is an Associate in our Corporate department and a UK qualified lawyer, with over 12 years of experience practicing in both common law and civil law jurisdictions, including the UAE and internationally.
Zarqa is a dedicated and results-driven lawyer with extensive experience in litigation and expertise in reviewing agreements.
She advises corporate clients on a broad range of legal issues, with a particular focus on complex litigation, contractual disputes and regulatory compliance. Known for her strategic and solutions-oriented approach, Zarqa combines strong technical skills in drafting and negotiation with a proven ability to resolve challenges efficiently.
In addition to her legal practice, she is committed to building long-standing client relationships and supporting business development initiatives, making her a versatile and trusted advisor.
Experience highlights
- Advising companies on a broad spectrum of legal disputes, including contractual breaches and employment-related issues.
- Successfully acted for a shareholder of a food and beverage company in resolving a shareholder dispute, achieving a favorable settlement and facilitating the company’s voluntary strike-off.
- Reviewing commercial contracts and legal documents to assess enforceability, identify potential risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
- Recently assisted an art dealer with a business valued over $3 million, where the opposing party attempted to enforce a Force Majeure clause. After thorough analysis identified a viable solution that protected the client's interests.
- Drafting and negotiating contracts, employment agreements and other legal documents to safeguard client interests. In the aforementioned art dealer case, successfully drafted a settlement agreement that addressed all parties' concerns.
- Supporting the firm in representing clients in dispute resolution matters, including negotiations and instructing experts, when necessary, ensuring effective advocacy for client positions.
- Advising HNWI on estate planning and wills in different jurisdictions.
- Assisting HNWI with the establishment of foundations and creating trusts to meet specific client objectives, ensuring compliance with local laws.
- Providing strategic guidance on wealth management and protection strategies to clients, ensuring their assets are safeguarded and structured effectively for succession.
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