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Ronald Graham

Ronald Graham

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Top Recommended Corporate Lawyer for UHNW and HNW clients.

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Ronald is the Managing Partner of our Dubai office and Head of Private Wealth in the UK.

He qualified as a solicitor in England in 1996. His clients comprise international companies, high net worth individuals, families, multi-family offices, fiduciaries and funds. Ronald is recognised for his interpersonal skills in advising companies and individuals on their strategic and structural decisions, and on investments. His approach is to understand his clients' needs and find practical solutions that achieve their objectives.

Ronald has an active UK practice and has acted for companies, families and funds in the Middle East since 2005. He regularly represents clients in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Kuwait.

Ronald is recognised by Spears as one of its Top Recommended Corporate Lawyers for high net worth individuals.

Expertise

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Corporate/M&A & capital markets
Structured real estate
General corporate
Joint ventures
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Sectors

Hotels, hospitality & leisure
Manufacturing & industrials
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Real estate
Trophy Assets Guide

Trophy Assets Guide

Our comprehensive guide to the legal implications of owning, buying and selling trophy assets.

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MENA Venture Law Guide 2024

The MENA Venture Law Guide offers expert analysis and information on the latest developments and trends in MENA venture capital funding.

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MENA Exit Guide

Selling your business: a guide for founders and management teams in the Middle East

A comprehensive guide to preparing your business for sale including information on understanding buyers and navigating the sale process.

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CV

Since 2021 Managing Partner, Taylor Wessing, Middle East
2011 - 2021 Partner, Taylor Wessing
2004 - 2011 Partner, Edwin Coe
2000 - 2004 Senior Associate, Jones Day
1996 - 2000 Associate, Norton Rose
1994 - 1996 Trainee, Norton Rose
1996 Admitted as a lawyer, England & Wales
College of Law, York MA, St Andrews University

Career

Since 2021 Managing Partner, Taylor Wessing, Middle East
2011 - 2021 Partner, Taylor Wessing
2004 - 2011 Partner, Edwin Coe
2000 - 2004 Senior Associate, Jones Day
1996 - 2000 Associate, Norton Rose
1994 - 1996 Trainee, Norton Rose

Education

1996 Admitted as a lawyer, England & Wales
College of Law, York MA, St Andrews University

Publications

The International Family Offices Journal

The Wealth in Family Values

Memberships & Associations

MICS

Additional languages

English

Awards

Spear’s Legal Index 2023

Featured

Top Recommended Corporate Lawyer for UHNW and HNW clients.

Tatler 2023 Address Book

Leading Corporate Lawyer in the Private Wealth Community.

Spears Classic Car Lawyers 2022

Top ranked classic car lawyers for high-net-worth individuals.

Legal 500 UK 2022

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Experience

Arab Jordan Investment Bank plc

Acquiring Standard Chartered’s banking business in Jordan.

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UHNW Financial Services

Structure and set up for UHNW individuals.

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HNW families

DIFC Foundation structure

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Middle Eastern Property Fund

For investors into UK property market of over £1 billion through a series of offshore property funds.

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Arab Jordan Investment Bank plc

Acquiring all of HSBC’s banking business in Jordan.

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Ronald's news & insights

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Private wealth

Taylor Wessing launches Trophy Assets Guide 2024: The guide to trophy assets for UHNW clients and their advisors

26 September 2024

by Nick Warr and Ronald Graham

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Disputes & investigations

Taylor Wessing adds new Head of Disputes and Investigations for the MENA region in Dubai

7 May 2024

by Natasha Zahid and Ronald Graham

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