Melissa is a Dubai-based corporate partner with extensive experience advising on complex corporate and commercial matters across the Middle East region, with a particular focus on cross-border transactions and investments.

Having been based in Dubai for over 15 years, Melissa is a trusted advisor to multinational corporations, regional businesses, family offices and entrepreneurs, acting as a key point of contact for their legal requirements across the Middle East. She is recognised for delivering commercially focused, strategic and pragmatic advice that supports clients in achieving their business objective.

Melissa has built a strong reputation as a leading corporate lawyer in the region, reflected in the numerous awards and industry accolades she has received. Her practice covers a broad range of corporate matters, including domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity and venture capital investments, foreign direct investment, corporate restructurings, insolvency matters and shareholder arrangements.

She regularly advises international and regional clients on market entry strategies, inbound and outbound investments, acquisitions, disposals and complex multi-jurisdictional transactions, navigating regulatory, structuring and commercial considerations across the Middle East and beyond.

Her sector experience extends across a diverse range of industries, including financial services, insurance, life sciences, healthcare, industrials and manufacturing, consumer goods, real estate and construction, professional services (particularly education) and hotels and leisure.