Dr. Mohammad Yaser Batikh

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Legal Research and Analysis: Proficient in conducting thorough legal research and analyzing case law, statutes, and regulations to support case strategies and legal arguments.
• Contract Drafting and Review: Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various types of contracts to ensure compliance with legal standards and protect client interests.
• Governance: Accomplished Corporate Governance Trainer with over 17 years of experience in delivering interactive training sessions for companies, banks, and organizations.
• Legal Writing and Documentation: Strong ability to draft precise and persuasive legal documents, including briefs, memoranda, and correspondence.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Prime Law Firm Legal Consultancy

2020 - till present | Head Of Litigations | Abu Dhabi

• Leadership and Supervision: Lead and manage the litigation team, providing guidance and mentorship to junior lawyers and support staff.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement litigation strategies to effectively manage and resolve legal disputes.
• Case Management: Oversee all aspects of litigation, including case assessment, legal research, drafting pleadings, and managing discovery processes.
• Policy Development: Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the litigation department.

Self-Employed

2012 - 2020 | Law Professor and Policy Trainer | Syria

• The United Nations: Led numerous training initiatives in collaboration with the United Nations and various international organizations, focusing on legal, administrative, and governance topics.
• Community Outreach and Education: Participate in community outreach programs to educate the public about legal rights and resources available to them

Self-Employed

2010 - 2012 | Free Lawyer | Syria

• Legal Advice and Counseling: Offer expert legal advice and counsel on a wide range of issues, helping clients understand their rights and options.
• Case Preparation and Management: Prepare and manage cases from start to finish, including gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and drafting legal documents.
• Court Appearances: Represent clients in court, advocating on their behalf during hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings
• Real Estate Lawyer: practised in Real Estate Dispute Resolution, executing successful transactions of Lease and SPAs, monitoring risk in Real Estate documentation and advise clients accordingly, reviewing and negotiating Terms and Conditions.

Manazel Real Estate Company - PJSC

2006 - 2010 | Head of Legal Department | Abu Dhabi

• Real Estate Lawyer: Experienced in resolving real estate disputes, successfully handling lease and sale purchase agreement (SPA) transactions. Skilled in assessing risks in real estate documentation, providing clients with informed advice, and reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions
• Leadership and Management: Oversee and manage the legal team, providing guidance and support to ensure effective handling of all legal matters
• Collaboration with Other Departments: Work closely with other departments, such as finance, operations, and human resources, to provide legal support and advice.

The International Engineering Center

1999 - 2006 | Head of Legal Department | Dubai & Abu Dhabi

• Policy Development: Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency.
• External Counsel Coordination: Manage relationships with external legal counsel, ensuring their work aligns with the company's goals and objectives.
• Training and Development: Provide training and development opportunities for the legal team to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring the company's activities are legally sound.

NOTABLE MATTERS

Books & Writings

• Governance of the Ministry of Endowments: Al-Halabi Legal Publications, Beirut, 2025.

Positions

• Certified arbitrator at the International Islamic Center for Conciliation and Arbitration in Dubai, associated with the Islamic Development Bank.
• Head of Litigation and Legal Deps in various entities.
• Expert researcher at the University of Aleppo Center for Research and Strategic Studies.
• Law Professor at the Faculty of Law, the University of Aleppo.
• Chairman of the International Humanitarian Law Committee at the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) (2015-2017).
• A certified TOT Trainer.

Training

• Trainer for companies, institutions, banks, and both government and private agencies, specializing in banking, law, legal development, management, and institutional governance.
• Trainer specializing in volunteer work, negotiation skills, strategic planning, and capacity building for both individuals and institutions.
• international humanitarian law Lecturer and Trainer.

EDUCATION

University of Aleppo, Syria

PhD in Government Governance.

University of Aleppo, Syria

L.L.M, Master Degree of Corporate Governance.

University of Aleppo, Syria

Postgraduate High Diploma in Public Law.

University of Aleppo, Syria

LLB, Bachelor of Laws.

BAR ADMISSION

Syrian Bar of Association

Qualified as a Lawyer, valid till present | Since 1997

TRAINING COURSES

• April 2024: Training legal advisors on legal methodology.
• Jan 2024: Governance in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi.
• Dec 2023: Team building, Abu Dhabi.
• Nov 2023: Logical fallacies in legal work, Abu Dhabi.
• 2022: Bank Governance: A multi-month training project to train employees of the National Islamic Bank, Syria.
• Sep 2023: Legal aspects of artificial intelligence, Abu Dhabi.
• 2022: Institutional Governance and Administrative Development: Training program for administrative leaders in the municipality of Aleppo, Syria.
• 2021: Strengthening governance mechanisms: a training project with UNDP, Syria.
• 2018: Governance of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs): Training project with UNHCR, Syria.
• 2017: Negotiation and persuasion skills, Syria.
• 2017: Legal aspects of small projects: training for businesswomen, Aleppo Chamber of Industry, Syria
• 2017: Contracts in small projects: training emerging entrepreneurs, Aleppo.
• 2016 to 2021: Contracts for non-Lawyers: Legal training for non- specialists in the law. It was repeated several times from 2016 to 2021, and hundreds of trainees benefited from it.
• 2016: Contract management in small projects: a project with UNDP, Syria.
• 2015 to 2016: Several courses in international humanitarian law with the International Red Cross ICRC, Syria.
• 2015: The doctor's legal responsibility: a lecture at the Medical Syndicate in Aleppo, Syria.
• 2014: The Art of Drafting Contracts: A Course for Trainee Lawyers, Bar Association, Syria.
• 2014: The art of providing legal advice: Bar Association, Syria.
• 2013: The art of preparing legal memorandums: Bar Association, Syria.
• 2008: A certificate accredited by the World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO Academy.