Zijad is a qualified lawyer with a strong academic background, holding degrees in both civil and common law. He is specialised in international corporate law, with a particular focus on cross-border structuring and regulatory frameworks.

He advises on a wide range of complex corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, group reorganisations, joint ventures, and capital restructurings. His work often includes structuring SPVs, nominee and trust arrangements, tiered ownership models, and voting control mechanisms tailored to investor and governance needs. He is experienced in overseeing multi-jurisdictional legal projects, coordinating foreign counsel, regulatory filings, and corporate due diligence across ADGM, DIFC, and offshore jurisdictions.

His portfolio includes a diverse range of companies, from high-growth startups and investment platforms to multinational groups, family offices, and corporate service providers. These clients rely on him to navigate legal complexities in their expansion, consolidation, and regulatory strategies across the UAE and beyond.