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Farhan Ahmed
Barrister-at-Law (England & Wales) | Managing Director – Silver Arrow Consultancy
About Farhan
Farhan Ahmed is a dual-qualified disputes and compliance strategist adept at bridging the legal systems of South Asia and the Gulf. As Managing Director of Silver Arrow Consultancy in Dubai, he provides crucial guidance to corporates, family offices, and fintech start-ups navigating commercial litigation, international arbitration, and complex multi-jurisdictional regulatory audits.
Drawing on a decade of courtroom and boardroom experience, Farhan honed his skills first as an associate barrister with Law Valley in Dhaka, and later as a legal associate at Abdulla Al Suwaidi Advocates in the UAE. There, he crafted defense strategies for high-value shareholder and construction disputes and advised on the enforceability of DIFC judgments.
He is frequently retained to draft cross-border investment agreements, structure Sharia-compliant financing deals, and design ESG-aligned governance frameworks for manufacturers and tech exporters expanding into the UAE. Early in his career, Farhan served as a legal-compliance officer for a major Bangladesh-based apparel conglomerate, where he streamlined supply-chain contracts to meet stringent EU import standards.
Areas of Expertise
Commercial Litigation & Arbitration (UAE/Int'l)
Handling complex disputes, including shareholder and construction cases, with experience in DIFC enforceability.
Compliance & Regulatory Audits
Guiding businesses through multi-jurisdictional audits and designing robust compliance frameworks (incl. ESG).
Cross-Border Investment & Financing
Drafting investment agreements and structuring financing, including Sharia-compliant options, for UAE expansion.
South Asia–Gulf Legal Strategy
Leveraging dual qualification and experience to bridge legal systems and facilitate business between regions.
Career & Education
Managing Director
Silver Arrow Consultancy (Dubai - Current)
Guiding corporates, family offices, and fintechs on litigation, arbitration, and regulatory audits.
Legal Associate
Abdulla Al Suwaidi Advocates (UAE - Previous)
Crafted defense strategies for high-value disputes, advised on DIFC judgment enforceability.
Associate Barrister
Law Valley (Dhaka - Previous)
Gained initial courtroom and boardroom experience in South Asia.
Legal Compliance Officer
Bangladesh Apparel Conglomerate (Previous)
Streamlined supply-chain contracts to meet EU import standards.
Barrister-at-Law (England & Wales)
Called to the Bar
Professional QualificationBar Professional Training Course
City, University of London
EducationLL.B. (Hons.)
University of Hertfordshire
EducationNotable Experience & Contributions
- Leads Silver Arrow Consultancy, advising diverse clients on UAE & cross-border legal matters.
- Drafts cross-border investment agreements and structures Sharia-compliant financing.
- Designs ESG-aligned governance frameworks for international manufacturers and tech exporters.
- Successfully defended clients in high-value shareholder and construction disputes in the UAE.
- Streamlined complex supply-chain contracts for EU compliance at a major apparel conglomerate.