SUI GENERIS EMEA

SUI GENERIS EMEA
International Legal Excellence Across EMEA
Strategic legal solutions for businesses operating across the Middle East, Europe and Africa.

Sui Generis EMEA is a multidisciplinary legal advisory firm, dedicated to intellectual excellence. We aim to be a vital bridge between the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, delivering innovative and accessible legal solutions for modern enterprises and individuals.
Comprehensive Legal Services
Our Expertise
Our full-service approach covers critical areas:
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Business Formation, Compliance & Due Diligence
Banking & Finance, FinTech
Energy & Infrastructure
Intellectual Property
Business Law in Africa (OHADA)
Sports & Law
CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL LAW
Our experienced team provides comprehensive legal guidance in corporate and commercial law. We offer tailored solutions to protect your interests and drive success, whether for business setup, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, or other critical matters.
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Expert drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts, ensuring clarity and protecting your interests.
Corporate & Commercial Law
Navigating and managing the full spectrum of corporate and commercial complexities, ensuring compliance, and maximizing business value.
Commercial Mediation
Effective strategies for resolving commercial disputes via negotiation, mediation.
International Transactions
Facilitating cross-border transactions, navigating international regulations across diverse sectors: trading, energy, banking, mining, infrastructure, real estate, and tech.
BANKING & FINANCE
We offer comprehensive legal guidance in banking and finance, covering Islamic finance, corporate financing, project finance, investment strategies, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Our experienced professionals provide tailored solutions and act as trusted partners, leveraging deep industry insights to help you navigate complex transactions, capitalize on emerging opportunities, and confidently achieve your financial objectives.
Regulatory Compliance
Expert navigation of evolving financial regulations, anti-money laundering (AML), CTF frameworks, and licensing requirements.
Banking & Financial Transactions
Structuring and negotiating complex corporate financing, debt, equity, treasury & capital market transactions, including syndicated financing and securities.
FinTech Innovation
Guidance on emerging financial technologies, digital assets (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority - VARA), blockchain, payment systems, and related regulatory landscapes (Securities & Commodities Authorities -SCA, Dubai Financial Services Authority - DFSA, Financial Services Regulatory Authority - FSRA) 
Fundraising
Assisting with capital raising, private equity, venture capital, and the formation and management of various investment fund structures.
ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE
Sui Generis EMEA provides comprehensive legal advise for complex energy and infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from initial due diligence and regulatory compliance to sophisticated project financing and crucial contractual agreements, ensuring seamless development and operation.
Due Diligence & Advisory
Conducting exhaustive due diligence and providing strategic advice on regulatory frameworks in the Middle East and Africa for related energy and infrastructure ventures and projects.
PPAs, EPC, O&M, Waste to Energy
Expert negotiation and structuring of project finance deals, Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Operation & Maintenance (O&M), Waste Supply Agreements and Concession Agreements for large-scale developments.
BUSINESS LAW IN AFRICA (OHADA)
Navigating the complexities of OHADA business law in West Africa can be challenging. Sui Generis EMEA provides expert guidance and tailored strategies, leveraging our extensive experience with both public and private sectors across the region, to ensure your projects' success.
OHADA Legal Framework & Compliance
Deep understanding of the harmonized OHADA business laws and adherence to regional regulatory bodies such as CEMAC (Central African Economic and Monetary Community), ensuring robust and compliant operations across the region.
Cross-Border Transactions & Regulatory Navigation
Facilitating efficient and secure multi-jurisdictional deals and investments, expertly navigating the regulatory oversight of entities like COBAC (Central African Banking Commission), across the dynamic regional economic landscape.
Sector-Specific & Financial Expertise
Proven track record advising public and private sectors, with specialized expertise in banking and financial regulations from institutions such as BEAC (Bank of Central African States), adapting strategies to unique sectoral needs.
Regional Business Development & Regulatory Experience
Strategic legal support for sustainable growth, market entry, and expansion throughout the region, demonstrating our comprehensive experience with diverse regional regulatory frameworks and their implications.
SPORTS & LAW
Sui Generis EMEA offers specialized legal expertise in sports law, safeguarding the interests of athletes, federations, and organizations. We navigate complex contracts, event regulations, and broadcasting rights, ensuring compliance and maximizing opportunities within the dynamic sports industry. Our bespoke solutions cover everything from players' representation to government and companies' sports strategies.
Players Representation
Expert legal support for athletes, covering contracts, transfers, image rights, sponsorship, brand representation.
Sports Event Management
Comprehensive legal guidance for organizing and managing diverse sports events, including football, basketball, padel, equestrian, golf and tennis.
Federations & Governance
Advising sports federations, regulatory bodies, and governments on sports strategy, compliance, and policy development.
Broadcasting & Sponsorship
Legal counsel for media rights agreements, broadcasting deals, and securing advantageous sponsorship contracts.
Event Suppliers Contracts
Drafting and negotiating contracts with event suppliers, ensuring smooth operations and protecting all parties' interests.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Your intellectual property—the unique ideas, innovations, and creations that fuel your competitive edge—is the lifeblood of your business. At Sui Generis EMEA, our experienced legal team provides tailored strategies to safeguard these valuable assets, from trademarks and copyrights to patents and trade secrets, ensuring your long-term success.
Brands, Trade Marks & Designs
Secure and protect your brand identity, logos, and product designs.
Copyrights & Confidential Information
Safeguard your creative works, software, and sensitive business data.
IP Licensing
Strategically commercialize your intellectual assets through effective licensing agreements.
IP Strategy
Develop comprehensive plans to identify, protect, and leverage your entire IP portfolio.
LABOR LAW
Navigating complex labor regulations requires expert guidance. We help organizations ensure compliance, foster a productive workforce, and resolve employment challenges effectively.
Tailored Employment Contracts
Crafting legally sound agreements to protect your interests and define clear terms of engagement.
HR Manuals & Policies
Developing comprehensive manuals that ensure compliance and promote a fair work environment.
Work Ethic - Code of Conduct
Establishing clear guidelines to foster a positive, compliant, and productive organizational culture.
Employment mediation
Facilitating impartial mediation to resolve workplace disputes efficiently and avoid costly litigation.
OUR APPROACH
At Sui Generis EMEA, our bespoke approach combines deep industry insight with collaborative legal strategies, ensuring personalized solutions and impactful results for every client.
1
Deep Understanding
We meticulously listen to your needs and delve into your objectives, market, and unique legal challenges.
2
Collaborative Partnership
Work closely with our dedicated legal team, fostering transparent communication and mutual trust throughout the process.
3
Tailored Strategies
We craft customized legal solutions precisely adapted to your specific circumstances, ensuring optimal protection and advantage.
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Impactful Results
Rely on us as your trusted partner to navigate complexities and deliver exceptional outcomes that drive your long-term success.
Mohamed El Atfi
Founder & Managing Partner
Mohamed El Atfi advises institutional and private clients across the Middle East, Europe and Africa. His extensive background ensures comprehensive legal support:
Education
Paris Bar
Master's degree in Economic Law from Sciences Po Paris - Law School 
Master's degree in law of Energies (French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission - CEA / University of Aix-en-Provence)
Bachelor's degree in law and political science (Sorbonne University)
Experience
Began career in a Parisian law firm (international arbitration)
15 years in the GCC region with major financial international institutions, law firms and companies (France, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar)
Expertise Areas
Commercial and Corporate law
Banking and finance transactions
Energy & Infrastructure
Sports & Law
Compliance
Mohamed's dual experience as a lawyer and in-house counsel provides a pragmatic, innovative approach and solutions focusing on cross-border transactions with a deep understanding of corporate challenges.
Dr. Hamad D. Al Nuaimi
Senior Partner & Director for UAE
Dr. Hamad D. Al Nuaimi is an experienced lead trial lawyer who handles cases in the country and federal courts across the UAE.  He also has experience handling state and federal appeals. He has several decades of experience successfully litigating matters involving allegations of breach of professional and fiduciary duties, insurance coverage and bad faith, breach of contract, product liability, business tort disputes, misrepresentation, and fraud, among many others.
Education
Attorney at law - All court including Federal Supreme Court - UAE
PhD in criminal law 
Experience
Former high-ranking civil servant – Ministry of Interior
15 years handling judicial procedures for most prestigious and established companies and businesses in the UAE.
Expertise Areas
Criminal law
Commercial law 
Employment law
Real Estate 
Judicial proceedings 
Yasir A. Al Nuqaly 
Partner & Director for KSA
Yasir A. Al Nuqaly advises institutional and private clients across Saudi Arabia and the UK. His extensive background ensures comprehensive legal support:
Education
Saudi Bar
PhD International law (University of East Anglia - Norwich, UK)
MSC International business (Birkbeck, University of London, UK)
LLM International economic justice and Development (Birkbeck, University of London, UK)
Experience
Began his career in a prominent law firm in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Yasser assists our clients' establishment and development in KSA, particularly in corporate law, commercial law, financial markets, real estate, as well as legal and procurement matters involving authorities, ministries and regulators (SAMA, CMA).
Expertise Areas
Corporate & Commercial law
Banking and finance transactions 
Real Estate
Louis-Guillaume N'Dia
Partner & Director for West Africa
Louis-Guillaume advises institutional and private clients from our Abidjan office, Ivory Coast. His extensive African legal expertise and deep knowledge of the African economic and political landscape ensure comprehensive legal assistance and business solutions to our clients.
Education
Special legal advisor (conseil juridique agréé)
Master's degree in business law - University Paris-Panthéon-Assas
Master's degree in business law - OHADA (Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa) (University of Abidjan, Ivory Coast)
Experience
Began his career in Abidjan - Ivory Coast in intelligence and strategy, public relations and legal advisory in different top tier banks and law firms in Ivory Coast and France.
Advise African governments and financial institutions in West Africa.
Consular Advisor to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ivory Coast.
Expertise Areas
Commercial and Corporate law in Africa (OHADA)
Banking and finance transactions
Energy & Infrastructure
Mining and natural resources
CONTACT US
We are here to help. Reach out to us through any of the following channels to discuss your legal needs or inquiries.
Phone
+971 5 44 10 44 04
Email
me@suigenerismea.com
Address
41 floor, Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road - Dubai, UAE