Hoot Professionals
Wajeeha Siddique
LL.B. (Hons.) | Associate – Corporate Structuring & Virtual Assets
About Wajeeha
Wajeeha Siddique advises high-growth companies and fintech founders on structuring, licensing, and compliance within the UAE's dynamic digital-asset economy. Formerly the lead associate heading a five-lawyer consultation team, she has extensive experience guiding clients through mergers, SPV/foundation setups, and free-zone incorporations, ensuring alignment with VARA, SCA, and DIFC regulations.
Operating now as an independent researcher and strategist, Wajeeha combines deep legal analysis with business pragmatism. She expertly maps regulatory costs across onshore and offshore options, mitigates enforcement risks in multi-jurisdiction disputes, and trains start-up teams on governance best practices.
Her recent work includes designing fractional-ownership models for real-estate tokenization, guiding crypto-exchange applicants through VARA's multi-phase process, and drafting robust whitepapers, nominee agreements, and token-issuance frameworks designed to withstand cross-border scrutiny. Fluent in English and Urdu, she provides clear, culturally attuned counsel to clients navigating the Web3 frontier.
Areas of Expertise
Corporate Structuring (UAE)
Advising on mergers, SPV/foundation builds, and free-zone incorporations compliant with VARA, SCA, DIFC.
Virtual Asset Licensing & Compliance
Guiding crypto exchanges and fintechs through VARA processes; ensuring regulatory compliance.
Tokenization & Web3 Frameworks
Designing fractional ownership models, drafting whitepapers, and creating token issuance frameworks.
Regulatory Strategy & Risk Mitigation
Mapping regulatory costs (onshore/offshore), mitigating enforcement risk, and advising on governance best practices.
Career & Education
Associate – Corporate Structuring & Virtual Assets
Hoot Innovation Law Hub (Current Role Implied)
Advising high-growth companies and fintech founders in the UAE digital asset space.
Independent Researcher & Strategist
(Current)
Focusing on legal analytics, regulatory mapping, risk mitigation, and governance training.
Lead Associate (Consultation Team)
Previous Firm
Headed a five-lawyer team, guiding clients through mergers, SPV/foundation builds, and incorporations.
LL.B. (Hons.) International Law
Middlesex University Dubai
EducationSQE Part 1 Passed
Solicitors Qualifying Examination (England & Wales)
Professional Qualification MilestonePassed on first attempt.
Notable Mandates & Contributions
- Designed fractional-ownership models for real-estate tokenization projects.
- Shepherded crypto-exchange applicants through VARA's multi-phase licensing process.
- Drafted whitepapers, nominee agreements, and token-issuance frameworks for Web3 ventures.
- Guided numerous clients through UAE corporate structuring (mergers, SPVs, free-zone setup).
- Provides culturally attuned legal counsel leveraging fluency in English and Urdu.