MEA October 2017

6 MEA MARKETS / October 2017 , Musthafa & Almana is an international consulting and advisory firmheadquartered in Dubai with offices in the United States, the United Kingdomand India. We enjoyed an in-depth chat with the esteemed Founder &Mg. Director, Musthafa Zafeer to find out more about the firm’s innovative solutions. Understanding Cultural and Commercial Nuances Musthafa & Almana’s expertise lies in providing bespoke and innovative solutions to their clients’ requirements, while leveraging a deep understanding of the unique cultural and commercial nuances that exist in each jurisdiction they operate under. Their clients span multiple industries and sectors and range from start-ups to government entities. Founder & Mg. Director, Musthafa Zafeer explains something of the firm’s current emphasis, reputation and background. “Over two decades, we have placed an emphasis on fostering long lasting relationships with clients and other key stakeholders in the jurisdictions that we are present in. We are distinguished by the depth and scope of our advisory services and an unmatched understanding of the business dynamics in the firm’s focus industries. “Musthafa & Almana is a leading Global Consultancy firm of Indian origin, headquartered in Dubai with an international presence in four major jurisdictions (India, UAE, UK and US). The firm was founded as a law practice in India in 1992, in the state of Kerala, by Mr. Musthafa Zafeer O.V. and Mrs. Almana Zafeer, the founding partners. “We are a full service legal and business consulting firm renowned for multi-jurisdictional commercial practice and cross border trade and investments. The firm comprises of 100+ legal and financial professionals who are passionate and driven in providing bespoke and innovative corporate services.” Client oriented corporate services Musthafa & Almana’s expertise lies in providing bespoke and innovative solutions (corporate advisory and legal strategies) in accordance to the clients’ requirements, by leveraging their deep understanding of the unique cultural and commercial nuances that exist in each jurisdiction they operate in. Musthafa tells us that their clients span multiple industries and sectors, ranging from start-ups to government entities, plus he tells us about their holistic platform for value creation. “For over two decades, we have placed emphasis on fostering long lasting relationships with our clients and other key stakeholders in the jurisdictions we operate in. The depth and scope of the firm’s advisory services - and unrivalled understanding of the business dynamics of our focus industries - distinguishes us from competitors. “Musthafa & Almana’s experience has enabled us to capture the true spirit of doing business. We are passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship and law which has led us to evolve from a full service legal firm in India, to a business and consultancy firm specialising in facilitation of foreign direct investments, growing organically with the needs of the clients. “We have simplified and modernised the mode of doing business through our innovative platforms - MASS (Musthafa & Almana Start-up Support), LLB (Legal Lounge for Business) and IAS (Internal Arbitration System). Through these unique platforms, we offer our clients a wide range of innovative corporate solutions, throughout the life of their business.” Finance & private equity Musthafa & Almana’s Finance and Private Equity Practice 1705ME04 Group provides strategic opportunities and representations to some of most active financial sponsors, funds and investor groups looking strategically at the Middle East and the Indian Sub-continent. Musthafa then reveals the full spectrum of services the firm provides, the expertise they offer and the type of clients they cater for. “Musthafa & Almana’s provides a full spectrum solutions to clients and has extensive experience, ranging from early-stage and venture transactions, to growth capital and high value deals. Our cross-border teams work in close coordination to provide strategic, technical and commercial advice on due diligence and compliance, entry and exit strategies, deal negotiation and execution as well as corporate governance. “The firm’s expertise and detail oriented process, has helped us in pre-empting the issues in capital raising and this build efficiency behind our engagements. We place paramount importance to the symbiotic client-investor relationship and play the role to ensure an optimum framework of engagement.