Partner/MD, Corporate Investigations & Advisory, MENA

Partner/MD, Corporate Investigations & Advisory, MENAGrowing international advisory firm is looking to appoint a senior leader – either an MD/Senior MD from a global corporate investigations firm or a Partner from a major law firm – to establish and lead its business in the UAE.Based in either Abu Dhabi or Dubai, the role will be responsible for senior client relationship management and mandate origination, alongside oversight of complex engagements across disputes, investigations, litigation support and other sensitive corporate, investment or personal matters.The successful individual will become the face of the firm in the region, working closely with and supported by colleagues across its international offices while building a small specialist team locally. The firm already has an established book of business in the region and an active pipeline of work, so this position will be busy from Day One.We are particularly interested in lawyers at Partner level or advisers at MD/Senior MD level who have an established reputation in the region, strong relationships with corporate and institutional clients, and experience across disputes, litigation, investigations or related advisory work. Individuals are expected to have in excess of 18 years of professional experience and to have spent a significant part of their career working in the Middle East.The work is complex and sensitive, requiring someone with the judgement and discretion to handle confidential matters while developing trusted, long-term relationships with senior clients and other key individuals across the region.If you meet the specified criteria* and are interested in learning more, please apply to arrange a confidential conversation.*Polite request: Given the nature of this role and the work involved, we are not looking for applications from auditors, compliance officers or forensic accountants, or from those working in non-client-facing/non-revenue-generating roles, including in-house corporate positions. If this is you, we hope you can respect our time by not applying. We do not hire for such positions, so won't be able to assist you with your job search.SLOANE | SHOREYSloane Shorey Consulting is an executive search firm specialising in senior appointments and specialist hires for advisory firms, corporates, financial institutions, and investment firms.The firm places professionals who assess geopolitical, regulatory, and reputational risk; lead investigations, asset tracing, and dispute support; and advise on market entry, policy, and strategic exposure.Operating across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, the UK, and the US, the firm partners with clients to identify leaders and build teams across corporate intelligence, investigations, risk, compliance, and strategic advisory.Sloane Shorey is a Ministry of Manpower Licensed Employment Agency: EA License 20S0307