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Provided by Ali Naeem
Ali Naeem is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of CTL Strategies LLP, one of the leading commercial law firms in the Maldives, consistently ranked among the top firms in the country by international legal directories.
He advises both international and local clients on general business law, investment structuring, and contractual matters. As a Licensed Tax Agent with the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority, Ali plays a pivotal role in enabling the firm to provide clients with integrated legal and tax advice on complex transactions and structuring. Ali has worked with reputed international hotel chains, Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and S&P 500 companies, as well as government agencies and independent regulatory bodies. He has also assisted in establishing branch offices for leading voluntary professional associations such as the American Bar Association, and advises professional bodies including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives.
Together with CTL’s team of corporate lawyers, Ali frequently advises on high-value and complex M&A transactions, particularly in the hospitality sector. He also assists a wide range of international and local businesses across various industries on corporate governance and regulatory compliance matters.
Member of the Maldives Bar
Notary Public in the Republic of Maldives
Licensed Tax Agent of the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority
Maldives
English
Dhivehi (Maldives Local Language)
University of London (External)
Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
Charles Sturt University, Australia
Bachelor of Business (International Business)
Provided by Chambers
Managing partner Ali Naeem is a well-regarded litigator with notable experience handling contentious tax matters and other disputes, earning him a higher position in the rankings this year. He demonstrates particular expertise in appearing before the Maldives Tax Appeal Tribunal and the Maldives High Court.