Amir has over 26 years of experience advising on debt and finance related matters across the globe. He has been based in Dubai for over 17 years and his practice spans the full cycle of special situations, restructuring and insolvency and event-driven opportunities. Amir is also highly regarded for his Islamic finance practice, having advised on a number of award-winning deals.
Amir is known for his in-depth knowledge of civil law and is able to utilise this skillset in working on distressed situations in the UAE. He stands out in the market for his grasp of technical legal issues and his ability to present them in a clear, concise and understandable manner. Clients consider him a “trusted legal adviser” who navigates them “through complex insolvency matters”. On many occasions, Amir has been approached to complete a process or to act as a behind-the-scenes guide where incumbent advisors are unable to achieve the required outcome.
Amir has been involved in the majority of notable UAE restructurings, either advised creditors, the company, regulators, shareholders or other stakeholders. He has advised on a number of first of their kind matters in this field, including delivering an unprecedented result and a regional first in a contentious DMCC restructure and liquidation. He has also been the lead adviser on the liquidation of one of the largest regional digital assets exchange. He is a key adviser to the board and RESCOM of one of the largest healthcare providers in the GCC and also to the management team of the second largest healthcare provider in the UAE in relation to its restructuring plan.
Amir has authored the UAE chapter of the 10th and 11th edition of the Insolvency Review, covering the ADGM, the DIFC and Mainland UAE in addition to other publications.
Amir is part of a select group of leading industry participants who advised the UAE Ministry of Finance on the recent UAE Insolvency Law, which came into force on 1 May 2024.
Amir is a member of the Dutch Bar Association and as he is practicing outside of the Netherlands he does not use the Stichting Derdengelden regime.
