Jersey Finance is proud to partner with FAME Advisory and Bakertilly Law Corporation in co-hosting a lunchtime event in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, 26 February 2025.
The event will be led by Faizal Bhana, Director – Middle East, Africa and India, Jersey Finance, Nirav Shah, Director, FAME Advisory and Khaled Fathy, Director-Litigation, Bakertilly Law Corporation. It will focus on the legal, tax, investment and finance considerations for cross-border transactions and finance structures both within and outside the GCC region, and from India, UK and Jersey perspectives.
This exclusive lunchtime event will feature a first-class line-up of cross-border finance and finance structuring experts from the Gulf region, India and further afield.
Our invitation-only event is designed for the professional advisory community in the Gulf, India and internationally, as well as key stakeholders with expertise in international finance.
If you have any queries, please contact a member of the events team.
Faizal Bhana › Director – Middle East, Africa and India, Jersey Finance
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Faizal is a UK qualified lawyer and for many years has worked and advised, and is a trusted advisor to institutions, corporates and families across the Middle East, Africa and India. Faizal specialises in banking and finance and has advised corporates, family offices and families including on their international investment and holding structures.
Faizal is responsible for developing the strategy for Jersey Finance’s engagement in Africa, the Middle East and India. He is focussed on his key markets, regularly travelling to all these countries, liaising and working with key stakeholders, including public and private institutions, corporates and families, building long-term mutually beneficial relationships.

Nirav Shah Founder and Managing Director, FAME Advisory DMCC
Mr. Nirav Shah is an expert Chartered Accountant, having his beginnings in the vibrant state of Gujarat, India. Being an excellent academic, he marked his achievement by scoring Ranks in both Inter CA and CA Finals. His journey encompasses a pivotal stint at KPMG in Mumbai, where he occupied the position of International Tax and Finance Specialist. Throughout his professional expedition, he emerged as a master advisor in cross-border transactions from International and Domestic Tax and Regulatory perspectives. CA Nirav Shah embarked on another journey and started FAME Advisory DMCC in 2014. With his extensive skills and decades of experience, he played a pivotal role in helping several companies from different sectors by setting up the right corporate holding structure for the group, evaluating new businesses/investment opportunities, suitable family structures for asset protection, strategising inputs/reviews for businesses, and managing compliance issues.

Khaled Fathy Director – Litigation, Bakertilly Law Corporation
Khaled is a lawyer recognized as a leading practitioner in both the UAE and Egypt, having honed his expertise across a range of sectors while working with local, regional, and international law firms, as well as in-house for a giant multinational conglomerate. His practice spans complex contentious (civil and criminal) and non-contentious matters, with clients lauding him for his “deep legal knowledge, strategic acumen, and personable, yet pragmatic approach.” One client described him as “an authority in the legal field who provides world-class, responsive, and commercially minded advice.” Khaled’s exceptional skills have earned him multiple prestigious accolades. Khaled’s extensive experience includes managing high-value, multi-jurisdictional complex disputes and developing robust litigation strategies for a diverse clientele, including prominent players in the banking, insurance, construction, and hospitality sectors, as well as advising on oil & gas-related disputes.

Sinduja Amudanathan Legal Consultant, Bakertilly Law Corporation
Sinduja is a registered member of the Bar Council of India who graduated B.A.B.L. (Hon’s) from School of Excellence in Law, Chennai, India. She is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Constitutional Law from the University of Madras, Chennai, India. Sinduja is a certificate holder of Academic Course in Arbitration from the Nani Palkhivalla Centre (CL Arb-UK) – Grade A. Sinduja worked as an Associate at Altacit Global IP Law firm and was the legal head for Eros International (Music 24/7 & Amara Music). She also functioned as Department Head for IPR at Entrada Legal (Law Firm) and has extensive experience in Laws relating to Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents and Designs issues, from registrations to litigations. Sinduja is a noted IPR practitioner and is regularly invited by academic institutions for deliverance of lectures and seminars on IPR related issues. Sinduja is fluent in English and Tamil and can read, write and understand Hindi.

Prabhav Sharma CEO and Partner of Middle East, SUN Group
Prabhav Sharma is the CEO and Partner of Middle East for SUN Group, a 124-year-old multi-billion-dollar enterprise, comprised of both operating and investment companies. The group operates in Asset Management (Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Real Estate), Natural Resources (Gold & Battery Metals Mining, Oil & Gas), Green Infrastructure (Renewable Energy, Electric Mobility and EV Batteries), and High Technology (Aerospace, Communications and Electronics) across USA, Switzerland, U.K., India, Latin America, West Africa, Middle East, Central and South-East Asia. Prabhav Sharma is a global private equity and venture capital investor with an exceptional track record in successfully executing medium to large investment transactions across several sectors including Clean Energy, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech, Food & Beverage, Logistics, HealthTech, Healthcare, Fintech, Manufacturing, Data, among others.

Dr. Bhaskar Dasgupta Principal, Sun Foundation (ADGM)
Dr. Bhaskar Dasgupta is a Board Member, Advisor and Investor in banking, markets, crypto, asset management, healthcare and technology. He has/is serving on the board or advising several financially regulated firms in the Middle East, India, UK/Europe (Apex Group, Peregrine, AusGulf, Aarna Capital, Bunat Ventures, Point72, Trillium, Cohesion, ICICI Ventures, Caravella, Truleum, Liminal). He advises UAE, India and UK-based families/Family Office Advisory firms and runs his Abu Dhabi based family office foundation which invests in funds, real estate and startups. He is a visiting faculty member and a member of advisory boards at several universities in the UK, UAE, and India.

Chandra Sen Hada Director, Lock & Croft
With over 30 years of diversified professional experience across multiple business domains, including Education and Training, ICT, Real Estate, Automobile, General Trading, Hospitality, PE, Investment Banking, Government, and Consulting, Chandra Sen Hada is a seasoned professional in financial transformation. Specializing in both design and operationalization, Chandra Sen Hada has led incubation, development, implementation and business transition initiatives in government and private sectors. Having spent 28+ years in the UAE, Chandra Sen Hada has held senior and C-suite roles for over two decades. His expertise spans across Finance and Accounting, Corporate Governance Framework; Financial Planning; Investments & Investment Management; Treasury; Capital Structuring; Valuation; Strategic Support & Advisory on Investments; M&A; Process designs and improvements; ERP system deployment; and Risk Management.

Devika Raveendran Founder and CEO, DR PARTNERS LLC
Devika Raveendran is the Founder and CEO of DR Partners LLC, a distinguished boutique advisory firm headquartered in Dubai, specializing in private wealth structuring and family office services. With over 20 years of extensive experience, including prominent roles at the United Nations and leading international trust companies, she has developed a niche in delivering tailored succession planning and governance solutions to high-net-worth families and businesses. Devika is deeply committed to nurturing future generations and actively advises Gen Z leaders and female entrepreneurs worldwide. She holds an LL.M. from the National Law School of India University and is a full member of STEP, with notable achievements such as being awarded the prestigious UNHCR Fellowship.

Stuart Pinnington Head of Alternative Assets, IQ-EQ
Stuart is an experienced director having held various global board positions for over 15 years and worked in financial services for 20+ years. He previously worked as a funds lawyer in London, the Caribbean and Jersey; he also qualified as a Chartered Director with the Institute of Directors. Before joining IQ-EQ, he worked for a global fund administration business. Initially he was a jurisdictional MD then joined the group management board leading the group’s international funds division. At IQ-EQ, he has worked in a number of roles and jurisdictions and supports clients with both fund structuring and servicing requirements. Since the start of 2024, he has had a particular focus on the MENA region acting for clients establishing structures in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as well as supporting outbound investments.
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Bakertilly Law Corporation started as Goodwins Law Corporation in 2011. Over the years the firm built a reputed legal practice with a deep commitment to customer success. Bakertilly Law has a presence in Abu Dhabi as a full service law firm and an associate office in Dubai.
The firm’s legal consultants together bring over 100+ years of cumulative professional experience in UAE Law. All lawyers are qualified from prestigious universities in UK, the Middle East and India, and many of them hold full rights of advocacy before various Courts.
Our commitment to clients’ success translates into in-depth understanding of the issues to arrive at an insightful solution to suit client specific needs. We have advised and represented a range of international and UAE based corporate/commercial clients, playing an important role in their success.
Bakertilly Law Corporation is a part of Baker Tilly International network.
FAME Advisory DMCC is a boutique firm specializing in compliance and advisory services. It is recognized as one of the top corporate structuring, tax compliance and advisory, strategic and financial advisory firms in the UAE.
As pioneers of strategic & multi-service business solutions in the region, we are committed to making advisory simple and accessible through highly bespoke services, industry-leading expertise, and cutting-edge solutions.
With over a decade of market presence, FAME Advisory has remained the UAE’s most trusted and leading tax advisory and management firm. Along with that, FAME excels in various domains, such as corporate services, succession planning, and corporate structuring. Our core emphasis is educating clients, thereby empowering them to make informed decisions.