Tony M.

Tony M. is a 45-year-old attorney at law with a PhD in Private Law, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He manages his own law firm, ProConsult Advocates & Legal Consultants, and owns a general trading company. With over 28 years of experience in the legal field, Tony has a deep understanding of the local legal and economic markets, as well as its governing laws and customs. His areas of expertise encompass Commercial and Corporate Law, Corporate Structuring, Mergers and Acquisitions, Agency Law, Franchising, Banking and Finance Laws, Islamic Banking, Property Law, Construction Law, Employment Law, Criminal Law, Insurance Law, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Information Technology and Internet Law, Insolvency, Litigation, Arbitration, and Mediation. As an angel investor, Tony focuses on sectors such as Fashion & Beauty, Business Services, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Software, Entertainment, Personal Services, Sales & Marketing, Media, Medical & Sciences, Products & Inventions, Property, Technology, and Finance. His investment range is from CHF 0 to CHF 119,325, and he is open to various stages of investment, including Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout, Turnaround, and Distressed. Tony's geographical focus includes the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Syria, Turkmenistan, Yemen, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Palestine, Iran, Oman, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, and Iraq. He is also the Managing Director of his law firm in Dubai, where he combines legal expertise with technological savvy to meet the diverse needs of clients in the Middle East and beyond. Known for his strategic thinking and commitment to excellence, Tony has a proven track record of driving growth and fostering professional development. In addition to his role at ProConsult, Tony was elected as the Chairman of the International Law Firms Association (ILF) in October 2024, bringing over 30 years of experience in the legal field to the position. As Chairman, he focuses on strengthening global collaborations, expanding ILF’s membership, and fostering innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients worldwide. Under his leadership, ILF aims to adapt to the rapidly changing legal landscape, especially with respect to technology and international business dynamics, enhancing the network’s capabilities in delivering seamless, high-quality legal services across borders.