MENA

The MENA Forum is a platform that focuses on connectivity and cooperation among countries with interests in the Middle East and North Africa.

The forum helps those doing business in the region with all legal, financial and transaction support they may need. This is thanks to a strong emphasis on client driven service which is further supported by a deep understanding of the cultural issues and dynamics of the respective marketplaces.

In addition, as part of IR’s 1000+ members worldwide, the Middle Eastern members are perfectly positioned to assist clients with their global strategy and all their international needs.

The MENA forum is a platform that focuses on connectivity and cooperation among countries with interests in Middle East and North African regions. The forum helps those doing business in MENA thanks to a strong emphasis on understanding the cultural issues and needs on both in/out-bound work. The value offered by our MENA professional services network to the business community is unrivalled.

Members have close cooperation and work together from all over the globe to development business opportunities for the client.

Functions of the MENA Forum

  • Information exchange between members.
  • Business Cooperation between firms and jurisdictions.
  • Explore the full potential of businesses through a think tank of experts.
  • Marketing within the Middle Eastern markets and accompanying events.
  • Promotion of the MENA region to international businesses / investors.

If any member or user wishes to discuss MENA related topics/business, then please feel free to contact the committee directly. You can obtain their contacts details, by clicking on their individual profiles.

Steering Committee

  • Wissam Abousleiman
    Tax (Accountants) in Lebanon

    Wissam Abousleiman

    MOTY 2021Wissam was Member of the Year in 2021
    Managing Director, Abousleiman & Co
  • Thomas Paoletti
    Corporate Law in United Arab Emirates

    Thomas Paoletti

    Founder & Managing Partner, PAOLETTI LAW GROUP
  • Urs Breitsprecher
    Mergers & Acquisitions in Germany

    Urs Breitsprecher

  • Zihni Bilgehan
    Commercial Law in Turkey

    Zihni Bilgehan

    Senior Partner, Ersoy Bilgehan
  • Prof. Laurent Marlière

    Prof. Laurent Marlière

    President & CEO., ISFIN

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