Lina is a Trainee Solicitor at SOL International Ltd, holding an LLB from Manchester Metropolitan University. She completed the Legal Practice Course and a Master of Laws at the University of Law, Manchester. Currently, she is on track to qualify as a Solicitor of England and Wales by September 2025.

Lina has gained significant legal experience, including working on a complex multi-jurisdictional case at the DIFC Courts and the Dubai Courts, which was heard before the Joint Judicial Committee. She is also assisting on a multi-million dispute with 13 defendants at the ADGM Courts, representing the interest of one defendant.

Lina’s practice spans several legal areas, including dispute resolution, litigation, commercial, employment, fashion, and private client law. She has experience in the corporate sector at both local law firms and international law firms. Lina has experience in reviewing, assisting and drafting various agreements.

Lina also has experience setting up companies at the ADGM. She has advised on the selection of appropriate legal structures, compliance with ADGM’s company regulations, and liaising with the Registration Authority to facilitate a smooth incorporation process.

A fluent speaker in both English and Arabic, Lina frequently contributes to legal articles. She has co-authored legal articles titled:

• Tradition to Technology: The Impact of AI on UAE Arbitration

• Stitching the Legal Fabric: Exploring the Interplay of Fashion and Law in the UAE

• Lights, Camera, Legal: The Law Behind the UAE’s Entertainment Boom

Lina is an active participant in the ADGM Pro Bono Programme, where she provides legal assistance to individuals in need who would otherwise not have access to justice.

Lina has a strong interest in entertainment law, particularly in the legal and commercial aspects of the film, music, fashion, and art industries. She follows emerging trends and regulatory developments affecting creative professionals, production companies, and rights holders. Her interest extends to contract negotiation, talent agreements, licensing, and dispute resolution within the entertainment sector.

“Working at SOL is an invaluable experience, allowing me to refine my legal expertise in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Under the guidance of Sarah Malik and the SOL team, I have grown significantly as a legal professional and continue to develop my skills while contributing meaningfully to our clients and the firm.”