Zahir’s practice focusses on international M&A and private equity transactions, direct and indirect investment, venture capital and joint ventures. He also counsels clients on corporate governance and ethics and compliance matters involving government entities and multinational corporations.

Zahir has represented clients across a broad range of sectors, including real estate, agriculture, health care, infrastructure, banking, hospitality and life sciences.

Prior to joining Reed Smith, Zahir practised as in-house legal counsel to the Investment Corporation of Dubai, the principal investment arm of the government of Dubai, focussing on outbound M&A and investment matters across the globe.