Adnan Siddiqui has more than 20 years experience in criminal, corporate and M&A affairs. Prior to joining Abraaj, he was the Chief Legal Counsel for Dubai Investments, one of the largest public joint stock companies in the United Arab Emirates. It is listed on the Dubai Financial Market. At Dubai Investment, he was involved in regional and international joint ventures, project finance, venture capital and M&A transactions.

Mr. Siddiqui started his career at the English Bar in London where he practiced criminal, commercial and general common law for more than five years. His initial position in Dubai was as In-House Legal Counsel for Majid Al Futtaim Investments, where he served as the primary in-house legal advisor to the firm’s various subsidiaries and affiliates.

He holds a Diploma from Sorbonne University, Paris; a Public International Law Certificate from The Hague Academy of International Law, The Hague, and a LL.B. (Law) Degree from Buckingham University, UK. He is also a Barrister-at-Law, having been called to the Bar of England and Wales from The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn.