Our Team
Our multilingual team of lawyers and consultants is experienced in both Civil Law and Common Law environments, and frequently assists clients in matters involving multiple jurisdictions.
Managing Partner
Dr. Sadir Al Kherdaji
Managing PartnerDr. Sadir Al Kherdaji is a distinguished legal professional with over 27 years of experience in advocacy, legal consultancy, arbitration, and cross-border investment advisory.
Ph.D. International Law
MBA International Business
Certified Arbitrator (AIAC)
Every client deserves tailored legal solutions that not only resolve immediate issues but also strengthen long-term business resilience.Professional Philosophy — Dr. Sadir Al Kherdaji
Career Highlights
A Career Across Jurisdictions
- Licensed by the Damascus Bar Association since 1998
- Represented clients in litigation, arbitration, and advisory roles at Al Kherdaji & Associates Law Office
- Established Al Kherdaji International Legal Consultants Ltd. in Malaysia to serve foreign investors across Southeast Asia
- Co-founded Kherdaji & Kaplan FZC LLC in Sharjah, UAE
- Appointed by the ICC (Paris) to its Task Force on Reducing Time and Costs in Complex Arbitration
- Represented the Arab Association of International Arbitration at UNCITRAL sessions at UN headquarters (New York, Vienna)
- Acted as counsel and arbitrator before ICC, LCIA, DIAC, AIAC, QICCA, and UNCITRAL tribunals
- Founder of Cham Consulting Group (2012), advising on corporate immigration, business migration, and citizenship by investment
- Provides tailored, independent legal solutions to family businesses, high-net-worth individuals, investors, and multinational corporations
Education & Affiliations
Credentials & Memberships
- Ph.D. in International Law
- MBA in International Business
- Bachelor's in Law
- Member of the International Bar Association
- Member of the Across Border Alliance of Lawyers
- Fellow Ambassador of the Asian Institute of ADR
- Certified Arbitrator, Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
- Cross-Border Investment Structuring
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance Advisory
- Strategic Legal Consultancy for Family Offices and Enterprises
Thought Leadership
Advancing Legal Thought in the Region
Dr. Sadir Al Kherdaji is widely recognized for his contributions to advancing legal thought and corporate governance standards in the region. He frequently authors articles and delivers lectures on arbitration, investment law, and regulatory reform — providing practical insight into the evolving legal and commercial landscape of Syria, the GCC, and the wider Middle East.
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