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Antonio Zeinoun

Senior Legal Director | LLM | Bilingual | Dual Qualified (Lebanon / England & Wales) | Expert in Corporate Law, Joint Ventures, M&A, Litigation and Arbitration | Strategic Legal Adviser in Real Estate and Construction
25.4 yrs experienceReal Estate
Aug 2024

The move

MoveNakheel → Emaar
TitleLegal Director → Senior Legal Director
LocationDubai → Dubai
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Native languageArabic
Years in UAE17.5
Total experience25.4 years
Emaar headcount5,001-10,000 employees
Emaar industryReal Estate
Emaar HQDubai
Emaar founded1997
Emaar typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Senior Legal DirectorAug 2024 — Present
    Emaar· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  2. Legal DirectorSep 2021 — Jul 2024
    Nakheel· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. Legal DirectorAug 2008 — Jul 2021
    Emaar Properties· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  4. Senior AssociateJul 2005 — Jul 2008
    The Levant Lawyers (previously E. Kanaan & Co. Law Offices)· Beirut, Lebanon
  5. AssociateMar 2004 — Jun 2005
    Akkaoui Associés Law office· Beirut, Lebanon
  6. TraineeJul 2002 — Jul 2002
    Centre de Médiation et d’Arbitrage de Paris (CMAP)· Paris, Ile-de-France, France
  7. Trainee LawyerJul 2000 — Feb 2004
    E. Kanaan & Co. Law Offices· Beirut, Lebanon

Education

Languages

  • Arabic · Native or bilingual
  • English · Full professional
  • French · Full professional
  • Italian · Elementary

Top skills

Arbitration | Litigation Management | Corporate Governance | Contract Negotiation | Legal Compliance | Risk Management | Intellectual Property | Mergers & Acquisitions | Joint Ventures | Legal Research | Legal Writing | Corporate Law | Employment Law | International Law | Data Privacy | Financial Regulation | Project Financing | Real Estate Development | Construction Law | Procurement Law | Strategic Leadership | Team Management | Budget Management | Conflict Resolution | Client Relations | Stakeholder Management | Policy Development | Due Diligence | Regulatory Compliance | Crisis Management | Change Management | Legal Consulting | Succession Planning | Talent Development | Efficiency Improvement | Cost Control | Performance Measurement | Mentoring | Training | Business Strategy | Mediation | Corporate Restructuring

About

As the current Legal Director at Nakheel PJSC and former Legal Director at Emaar Properties PJSC, I bring over 24+ years of comprehensive experience in managing complex legal operations and guiding top-tier legal teams across the MENA region. Specialized in real estate, construction, joint ventures, high-stakes litigation and arbitration, I have a proven track record of leading multimillion-dollar negotiations and transactions, ensuring compliance, and driving legal strategies that align with corporate goals. My leadership extends beyond legal expertise, focusing on mentoring teams, optimizing costs and enhancing overall legal department efficacy. I am committed to delivering robust legal solutions that support business growth and mitigate risks.

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