Altamish Ilyas S.

Dubai-based UAE Legal Counsel with 10+ years advising across AML/CFT compliance, corporate structuring, and cross-border transactions. I work with founders, family offices, and SMEs entering or operating in the UAE, across DIFC, ADGM, and mainland jurisdictions as well as India. My core services: — Contract drafting and review: commercial agreements, channel partner agreements, service contracts, shareholder agreements — Cross-border advisory: India-UAE transactions, NRI structuring, dual jurisdiction matters — AML/CFT policy drafting, gap analysis, and regulatory compliance (UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025, Cabinet Resolution 134) — Entity structuring: free zone vs mainland vs DIFC vs ADGM, with practical commercial context, not just legal theory — Foundation and estate structuring: Foundations, Wills and multi-jurisdictional succession planning Background includes litigation training at Chambers of Geeta Luthra (New Delhi), exposure to international arbitration matters exceeding USD 500 million, and hands-on UAE regulatory compliance across 100+ client onboardings monthly. I work principal-led i.e. you deal directly with me, not a junior. Turnaround is fast. Drafts are commercial, not academic.