Tamer Haroun
Villa #2, Street 33D, Midriff, Dubai UAE
E: M: +971508727878 P: +97142515192 /

HIGH CALIBRE LEGAL PROFESSIONAL – 12+ YEARS OF RICH EXPERIENCE

Seeks an assignment to head the legal function of a growth oriented international group

  • Legal professional with rich experience in Corporate Law and as Attorney at Law in the UAE.
  • Comprehensive expertise across various laws – corporate, banking, insurance, investment, labour, capital markets and civil laws – including latest legislation, new laws and updates. Skilled in interpreting statutes, decisions, rulings & regulations and providing sound legal advice to the management.
  • Adept in drafting & vetting all types of legal documents –contracts, agreements, memorandum of agreements (MOA), memorandum of understanding (MOU), development agreements & conveyances.
  • Capable of determining feasibility of litigation and coordinating with legal firms by providing all required briefs, arguments & testimonies for successful legal action.
  • Deft in leading negotiations with clients, suppliers & contractors and settling disputes amicably.
  • Extensive experience ofrepresenting the company at the Mediation Committee of the Land Department of Dubai Municipality for resolving real estate disputes.
  • Proactive, achievement driven professional with excellent communication, coordination, planning and execution capabilities.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Advise the management on a wide range of issues related to all types of law – corporate, banking, investment, labour, capital markets, civil laws Real Estate Law as well as legal matters related to business transactions, claims and legal rights.
  • Draft legal documents related to the group’s business including contracts, agreements (like sourcing, agency agreement, Real Estate Agreements,undertakings, waivers, notices, brokerage agreements, IP, banking agreements, settlement agreements, and non-disclosure)memorandums of understanding (MOU) including amendments. Review contracts & agreements proposed by clients & other parties ensuring safeguarding of company interests and adherence to corporate structure and policies. Draft, review and advice on legal agreements with overseas customers.
  • Provide interpretations of various statutes, decisions, rulings and regulations impacting company business.
  • Manage all legal cases filed by or against the company. Represent the company in litigation & arbitration cases. Follow up with litigation cases with legal firms providing day-to-day support as necessary.
  • Examine legal data and determined advisability for defending & prosecuting law suits. Develop strategies, prepared briefs, arguments and testimonies for preparations to presentation of cases.
  • Coordinate with the group’s solicitors and law firms to draft MOUs, development agreements, conveyances & other formalities.
  • Issue legal notices and reply to legal notices.
  • Manage all matters related to insurance of property, goods and personnel. Negotiate with insurance companies for finalizing policies, submitting & following up claims, representation before authorities and handle all insurance related legal cases.
  • Ensure updation on all local and international laws & legislations for efficient legal support to the management.
  • Manage specific legal issues related to collections and discipline as required by the management.
  • Draft pleadings for outsourced law firms representing the company at the Real Estate Court in Dubai UAE
  • Maintain relationship with the Legal Department of the Dubai Land Department to keep abreast of the latest rules, new laws and updates related to real estate in Dubai and provide sound advice to the management.
  • Represent the company in negotiations with clients, suppliers & subcontractors facilitating amicable settlement of disputes

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DAMAC Properties, Dubai UAE,

DAMAC Propertiesis one of the largest held luxury property development companies in the Middle East, based inDubai, in the United Arab Emirates. DAMACProperties employs more than 1,000 staff and has over 12,000 customers representing more than 120 nationalities. It has projects in several cities including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Jeddah, Riyadh, Amman, Beirut and Baghdad. DAMAC has delivered 9,318 units to date and currently has a development portfolio of over 25,000 units at various stages of progress and planning. DAMAC Properties is working in collaboration withParamount Pictures,Versace,FendiandTrump organizationon projects throughout the region.

Head of Corporate & Dispute Resolution Department (Senior Legal Counsel), Jan 2014 to date

  • Manage all legal matters of the Company and its subsidiaries ensuring smooth sustainable operations.
  • Lead all activities relating tolitigations, and bipartite negotiations to resolve disputes safeguarding the group’s interests.
  • Provided legal support to the Company and its subsidiaries – Appeared before the Mediation Committee of the Dubai Land Department in real estate disputes. Updated the management on new rules, laws and updates regarding real estate in Dubai. Maintained liaison with Legal Department of Dubai Land Department. Negotiated with customers and resolved disputes amicably.
  • Reviews, drafts and negotiates major contracts mainlyrelating to real estate and corporate matters.

MNG HOLDING, Dubai UAE,

MNG Group of Companies headquartered in Turkey provides world class building & infrastructure services. Group companies are engaged in hotelinvestment & management, energy production & marketing, domestic & foreign air transportation, domestic cargo services, aircraft maintenance & repair services, finance & media. Subsidiaries: Günal Construction Trading and Industry Co Inc, MAPA Construction & Trading Co, MNG Esmas Co Inc, MNG Tesisat Co Inc, MNG Targem Co Inc, MNG Zemtas Co Inc.

Head of Legal Department, Jan 2011 to Dec 2013

  • Manage all legal matters of the group and its subsidiaries ensuring smooth sustainable operations.
  • Lead all activities including litigations, arbitration and bipartite negotiations to resolve disputes safeguarding the group’s interests.
  • Reviews, drafts and negotiates major contracts mainlyrelating to real estate and corporate matters.

AL MOOSA ENTERPRISES LLC, Dubai UAE,

Al Moosa is a diversified business group operating through member & associate companies.

Member Companies – Falconcity of Wonders: Developer of the Falcon City of Wonders project, AlMoosa Investment Group: One of the foremost & experienced investment groups in UAE, Emirates Tex Cote: Suppliers & appliers of specialist textured exterior coatings, Pan World Travels & Tourism: One of the longest established travel agencies in UAE, Varel International: World’s largest independent manufacturer of drill bits for the global oil & gas industry, Dubai International Reinforced Plastics: a JV with Hunting PLC UK and pioneers in introducing reinforced plastics in the Middle East, Alco Transport & Plant Hire Co: the largest plant hire company in the region, AlMoosa Trading: a leading trading company. Owner of the trade mark Nipon.

Associate Companies – Rockwell Collins: communications & aviation electronics solutions, Spearhead Training: One of the largest independent management training companies based out of UK, Wheel International: enables international companies to establish & consolidate their presence in UAE through representation, agency & joint venture agreements, Rockwell Automation: world leader in industrial automation, Corpo Systems: a Scotland based oilfield services company, Siemens Dematic: airport logistics solutions and J&P National Wheel LLC: a leading building & civil engineering enterprise.

Head of Legal Department, Sep. 2005 to Dec 2010

  • Managed all legal affairs of the group entities ensuring safeguarding of the group’s interests and position.
  • Provided legal support to Falconcity of Wonders – Appeared before the Mediation Committee of the Dubai Land Department in real estate disputes. Updated the management on new rules, laws and updates regarding real estate in Dubai. Maintained liaison with Legal Department of Dubai Land Department. Negotiated with customers and resolved disputes amicably.
  • Reviews, drafts and negotiates major contracts mainlyrelating to real estate and corporate matters.

AL-WASL INTERNATIONAL GROUP – Advocates & Legal Consultants, Dubai UAE,

AWIG is a preeminent legal services providers to business, banking & IT industries across the Middle East

Legal Consultant, Mar 2004 to Sep 2005

  • Provided legal support to three major banks in UAE – Standard Chartered, Mashriq and HSBC – in securing their rights against non performing loans–credit cards, personal loans & auto loans.
  • Took necessary legal actions like fining commercial/auction cases in the appropriate courts of law. Pursued litigations through all stages – court of first instance, appeal court, high Supreme Court – and execution of court decrees.
  • Negotiated with defaulting customers for amicable settlement and drafted settlement agreements for the bank.
  • Coordinated with the police for filing criminal cases for bounced cheque cases and followed up prosecution.
  • Enabled banks in reducing litigation costs by advising them on a wide range of issues related to banking laws of UAE and avoiding litigation.
  • Issued legal notices to third parties and drafted replies to legal notices.
  • Maintained awareness of the latest amendments and legislation to provide efficient support to clients.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelors Degree in Law, Faculty of Law, Cairo University, Egypt, June 2000

TRAINING

  • Basic Business Skills Acquisition, AUC Egypt, Future Generation Foundation
  • Practical Disputes Resolution Workshop, Berrymans Lace Mawer Legal Consultants Dubai
  • Conference on Disputes Resolution in Construction, MEED

PERSONAL PROFILE

  • Date of Birth: 25 October 1976
  • Language: English
  • Nationality: Egyptian
  • Driving License: UAE
  • Preferred Job Locations: Dubai/Abu Dhabi UAE
  • References: Available on request

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