Omar Khattab

Profil complet

Omar has particular experience in complex fraud, cybercrime, white collar crime, extradition, and extra territorial criminal activity. He also specialises in asset tracing and recovery, with a strong track record in securing and enforcing claims across multiple jurisdictions.

Omar is a licensed lawyer in Egypt, and is registered as a legal consultant in Dubai. He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International and Comparative Law from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Alexandria University.

Omar is fluent in Arabic and English.

Expérience

• Advising a digital asset trading platform on fraud, regulatory, and arbitration proceedings arising from the collapse of a crypto token valued at over USD 250 million. 
• Advising a global business services provider on internal investigations into alleged bribery, kickbacks, and data misuse, including related criminal complaints in the UAE. 
• Advising insolvency practitioners and investment funds on cross-border asset tracing and recovery strategies linked to distressed debt portfolios acquired from regional banks. 
• Acting for corporates and high-net-worth individuals in complex fraud and cybercrime matters, including criminal proceedings and parallel civil recovery actions in the UAE.