Founders
About us
Maha Aisha Attorneys (MAA), registered with the UAE Bar Association, has over 40 years of distinguished experience, establishing itself as a leading law firm through its unwavering commitment to integrity, precision, innovation, and exceptional work ethic. Headquartered in Dubai, MAA delivers swift, high-quality legal services that have earned it a stellar reputation in the competitive legal market.
MAA offers a comprehensive range of legal services and representation through its offices in Dubai and strategic partnerships with top-tier firms in international locations, including Marbella, London, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. These global alliances, coupled with MAA's remarkable growth in scope and workload, have solidified its international presence and reputation for excellence.
With a diverse team of skilled professionals across various sectors, MAA combines its expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver tailored solutions. This client-focused approach ensures that MAA continues to meet and exceed the expectations of its growing clientele, cementing its position as a trusted leader in the legal industry.
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- FRANK FORGER | Senior Legal Consultant
- Member of the Portuguese Bar Association (Professional License No. 4551L, since 1980). Now based in Dubai as the Founder and Senior Legal Consultant of Maha Aisha Attorneys, bringing over four decades of legal expertise to lead the firm's diverse practice areas and international operations. Academic Qualifications: Bachelor of Law, Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon (1978). Master of Law with a specialization in Legal-Political Studies, Faculty of Law, Autonomous University of Lisbon (2008). Postgraduate in Criminal Sciences, Faculty of Law, Autonomous University of Lisbon (2007). Professional Experience: Trainee Registrar in Civil Registration (1979–1980). Former Legal Advisor to the Secretariat of State for Youth and Sports (1979). Former Legal Advisor to INDESP - Directorate-General for Sports (1980–1983). Former Legal Commentator for the RTP program “Consultório Jurídico” (1983–1984). Former Legal Commentator for the radio segment “Em Nome da Lei” on Rádio Comercial (1981–1992). As the founder of Maha Aisha Attorneys, Maha Aisha combines decades of international legal experience with innovative leadership, ensuring the firm’s position as a premier provider of legal services in Dubai and beyond.
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- NAYLA SLEIMAN AL-OBEIDLI | Senior Legal Consultant
In my 20+ years with leading global firms, I have accumulated a wide range of experience in various roles, industries, solutions and across multiple geographies.
My experience as a top-level executive and an attorney at Law in few jurisdictions, has given me the insight and the expertise required to transform ideas into real life businesses.
I had the honour to work with top leaders of fortune 500 companies. I learned business negotiating with government officials, finance experts, and was mentored by
Time magazine cover page executives.
From healthcare projects, how do we bring virtual medical advisory to rural areas, to Oil & Gas pipeline strategies and
everything in between.
In North America, I was taught how to manage change, drive members of my team to adopt it and grow market share.
In South America, I understood the
power of masses to financial institutions, the marginalized population, and their impact on the country’s economy. I had the chance to work with NGOs to marry the corporation targets
and the help required for the needy, we increased the bank’s market penetration from 5% to 13%.
In my days in Africa, I understood brain drain and how to use technology
advances to help bring basic human requirements. I also understood how important it is for major companies to shift their headquarters to Africa and be the platform for the African
educated diaspora to come back and lead their countries into a prosperous future.
In the Middle East, I had to connect with my roots, where relationships and values matter
as much as the financial gain to be produced. We grew the regional penetration for all the industries we had in the Company’s portfolio (General Electric). From merely 50 employees to
over 3500 employees across the region with over 11B in turnover.
Working across Healthcare, Finance, Energy, Power, Water and Oil and Gas was a golden opportunity to make me
the woman I am today.
In my legal journey, I have pushed the boundaries of services into telecommunication, art galleries and artificial intelligence.
Working with
The firm allows me to do the work I am passionate about; protect all businessman and women alike.
Every waking morning is a moment to influence change, to build
a solution for a problem, to grow the next generation of a nation.
Nayla Sleiman Al-obeidli
Senior Legal Consultant
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