Leopold Thanickal Jose
Associate, Galadari Advocates and Legal Consultants
Leopold specialises in real estate matters, offshore transactions, and the establishment of free zone companies. He has a wealth of experience in dispute resolution techniques including mediation, negotiation, litigation, and arbitration.
Leopold advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters. He has represented the interests of the firm’s most high-profile clients in cross-border arbitrations including the ICC London and the Dubai International Arbitration Centre.
Leopold has advised the government of a UAE Emirate in drafting real estate legislation and establishing a data centre.
Leopold’s expansive network of contacts within various free zones and government entities proves invaluable to his clients as it allows him to stay current with the latest regulations and guidelines. He frequently assists clients in establishing both onshore and offshore free zone entities.
Beyond the UAE, Leopold extends his advisory services to clients navigating cross-jurisdictional matters across multiple GCC countries. His extensive knowledge of the legal systems in other GCC nations is evident as he collaborates with local law firms in respective countries, consistently maintaining communication on behalf of his clients.