Ashraf is the founder of Motei & Associates. He began his career as a Public Prosecutor in Cairo, Egypt in 1990. Two years later, he commenced his private practice as an Associate with Baker & McKenzie - Cairo, Los Angeles and Dallas offices. In 1997, he moved to Dubai to act as in-house Counsel for Majid Al Futtaim (MAF), one of the leading drivers of economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa. Two years later, he was appointed as Regional Counsel by the Swiss multinational, Nestlé S.A. In 2002, Motei & Associates was born.

Ashraf leads the dispute resolution practice at M&A. He advises clients on complex civil, commercial and corporate litigation including contracts disputes, joint ventures, shareholders disputes, business crimes (management misconduct, fraud, theft), construction, professional negligence, agency and employment disputes. Ashraf has over two decades recognized expertise in real estate disputes and has represented buyers in over numerous cases including sale and purchase disputes, delayed handover, discrepancy in saleable area, canceled projects, landlord and tenant disputes.

Ashraf has also a recognized expertise in international arbitration. He has represented clients in numerous arbitration cases under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC-LCIA), and Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC). He advises on all aspects of the arbitral process throughout the enforcement procedures of arbitral awards, either local or worldwide. He has also served as arbitrator and co-arbitrator in numerous proceedings institutional and Ad hoc cases.

Remon is a Partner and Head of Litigation at Motei & Associates. In 2007, he began his was a lawyer at a well-renowned law firm in Cairo, Egypt. In 2016 he moved to Dubai to act as an Associate with Motei & Associates.

Remon has more than 15 years of extensive experience in civil, commercial, corporate, and criminal litigation in Egypt and the UAE. He represented clients in diverse complex civil and commercial cases in Egypt/UAE. He was appointed as legal counsel of the Cairo Pharmacists Syndicate to represent to the Syndicate in one the landmark cases in Egypt. He successfully handled numerous corporate and commercial litigation for large companies in Egypt. He has also represented clients in various arbitration cases before the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA) and Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC). In Dubai, he has developed unique on-ground experience and expertise to handle employment, real estate, shareholders, investors, personal injuries, defamation and family matters. He represented numerous clients in enforcement of arbitral awards.

Neil is the founder of Judicare Law International, a leading international property law firm providing clients with specialist global legal advice related to investments in property and land overseas, for whom, Motei & Associates is acting as an overseas property law firm in the UAE. Neil founded Judicare in 2009 in London, UK, after being frustrated with less than satisfactory legal advice when he himself purchased property abroad. His direct and considered approach has helped build the firm today into being widely recognized as a trusted and specialist international team of lawyers.

In addition to assisting clients recover their money when things regrettably go wrong, Judicare also helps clients by providing advice on how to go about things in the right manner to begin with. Presently Judicare handles cases throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Outside the legal field, Neil is a former professional sportsman, having previously played football for a number of British clubs including Arsenal, Manchester City and Southampton in a career spanning over a decade. With his background, Neil is the go-to contact for many current and past elite sports people when it comes to legal affairs and issues abroad.

Maëva commenced her career in France in a boutique business law firm during the first internet bubble in the 2000s, assisting private equity funds for the due-diligence processes and investment deals (with investment amount up to 80 million euros). Her practice became more international after moving to London in 2005. Since 2011 in Hong Kong she has built a solid network of local and international correspondents to address the needs of her corporate clients and complement the services of Slotine Law Firm.

Maëva is of Counsel at M&A, with a special focus on cross-border business law, namely Corporate (M&A, Private Equity and Corporate Governance) and Commercial (Commercial Agreements, Employment & Tax and Commercial Disputes). Her clients are entrepreneurs who have grown businesses ranging from small to medium in size in various sectors (including sourcing, retail, food & beverage and medical devices). She established in her own office in Hong Kong (Slotine Law Firm),she assists in setting up businesses in Asia-Pacific from Hong Kong.

Hiba is an Associate at M&A, with a strong focus on corporate and commercial matters. She works closely with a wide range of clients in corporate restructuring, and commercial transactions, as well shareholder relations, corporate governance and compliance and general commercial advisory. Hiba has in-house experience with multi-national organizations as well as private practice within the UAE.

Hiba’s experience covers contract negotiation and drafting of a wide range of commercial agreements such as shareholder agreements, share purchase agreements, asset purchase, joint venture, due diligence and legal viability reports, employment agreements and other general commercial agreements. She has also worked closely with the litigation team on dispute resolution relating to the above. Hiba has supported M&A in complex Arbitration cases.

Geeta began her career in 2004 as a Corporate Service Executive in UHY Saxena. Six years later, she gained experience being a part of the Business Intelligent Unit at RAK Bank as MIS Database Analyst for credit cards, mortgages, personal loans, and other products along with developing and customizing CRM system for a publishing and events company.

Geeta handles the Corporate Department at M&A. She advises clients on corporate structures for business and expansion along with providing and managing full support to all new and existing businesses i.e., onshore, offshore, free zone, etc. Her experience of working in the same field for over 10 years helps her develop strong relations with all regulatory authorities along with the knowledge and know-how to manage the operations towards processes and legal compliance.

Nikitha is a trainee lawyer at M&A with legal and compliance work experience at several law firms in India and the UAE, including DIFC companies. Having been president of her University Law Society for 5 years and editor of the Amity law journal for 2 years, Nikitha possesses ample legal acumen as she starts out her career in law. Outside the legal field, Nikitha is an avid reader and writer, having written, directed, and acted in her own legal theatre production with a cast and crew of 30 people.

Nikitha handles the corporate department at M&A. She counsels clients on company formation in the UAE, corporate structure amendments and assists in litigation and arbitration matters pertaining to contractual disputes.

Tanveer is Finance Manager at Motei & Associates. He began his professional career as Audit senior from UHY International in Lahore, Pakistan. After 4 years working as Assistance Manager Business Advisory, he has joined a renowned manufacturing company in Pakistan and later moved to Dubai in 2015. He is working as Finance/Admin Manager at Motei & associates Since 2019.

Tanveer having more than 9 years of extensive and diversified experience in carrying out a wide range of responsibilities, including Financial Management, Operations Management, Receivables & Payables Management, Auditing, Account Management, Cost Management, Internal Control, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, and Team Leadership. He excels in challenging environments and have a reputation for solving problems and finding new, efficient ways to increase production. His other expertise includes internal audit, drafting and reviewing internal audit, feasibility studies, projection reports and proposals along with handling corporate affairs.

Chandra is the Executive Admin and Clients Coordinator of Motei & Associates. She began her career in the United Arab Emirates in 2007 and worked for construction and oil and gas services companies in the past 12 years before joining Motei & Associates.

Chandra has extensive experience in administration and client coordination in a diverse environment providing support to employees and management and its operation.