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Jones Day

Corporate Compliance & Investigations

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Corporate Compliance & Investigations - United Arab Emirates

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Jones Day's Dubai team is well placed to assist clients with cross-border investigations concerning alleged financial irregularities. It also has notable experience interacting with US enforcement agencies, including the FBI and SEC. The team offers additional expertise in sanctions and export-control compliance, and represents a number of clients operating in the financial services and petrochemical industries.

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Strengths

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  • Jones Day offers up-to-date, on-the-ground knowledge and expertise.

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  • Jones Day's corporate compliance and investigations department is distinguished by its exceptional global reach and deep local expertise, particularly in the UAE.

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  • The firm's commitment to understanding the intricacies of regional regulations allows it to provide comprehensive and tailored solutions to complex compliance challenges.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Sheila L Shadmand
    Sheila L Shadmand

    Sheila L Shadmand

    Sheila Shadmand is a prominent US-qualified lawyer who is well known for advising a diverse Middle Eastern clientele on the extraterritorial application of US laws. Her practice encompasses FCPA investigations, in addition to regularly advising on anti-money laundering concerns. She is Middle East and Africa partner-in-charge at Jones Day.

    • Sheila is always reliable.

      Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondentGlobal

    • Sheila Shadmand is excellent in every way and a pleasure to work with.

      Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondentGlobal

    • Sheila Shadmand is an experienced and highly capable professional.

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    • We highly value the quality of the advice and support that we receive from Sheila Shadmand.

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    • Sheila always demonstrates an incredible level of knowledge.

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  • Heather Martin
    Heather Martin

    Heather Martin

    Heather Martin is a US-qualified lawyer who advises on sanctions, export control and anti-money laundering matters relating to a broad range of jurisdictions. An of counsel within the firm, she also has significant in-house experience gained as a previous head of litigation and regulatory affairs at Mubadala.

    • Heather Martin's deep expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence make her an invaluable asset to any team.

      Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondentGlobal

    • Heather's dedication to her clients' work is evident in every interaction, earning her immense respect from peers and clients alike.

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    • Heather is a straight shooter who consistently delivers results, demonstrating remarkable intelligence and strategic acumen.

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