Parastu Aghai is a Director at Saracens Solicitors UAE and a German-qualified lawyer specialising in corporate law, commercial law, cross-border transactions and regulatory compliance. She advises multinational organisations, investors, business owners and corporate groups on complex international matters across Europe, the UAE and the wider Middle East.
Parastu has extensive experience advising on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate structuring, business expansion and international commercial transactions. She works closely with companies navigating multi-jurisdictional legal and regulatory requirements, providing practical legal solutions that support business growth while managing risk.
A significant part of her practice focuses on corporate governance, compliance frameworks and regulatory risk management. She assists organisations with developing internal governance policies, compliance programmes and ethical business frameworks that align with both local and international regulatory standards.
Having advised clients across sectors including technology, healthcare, industrials, construction, trading and oil and gas, Parastu combines international legal expertise with commercial insight to help businesses operate confidently in highly regulated environments.
Parastu is an internationally experienced corporate and commercial lawyer with a strong background in European and Middle Eastern legal systems. Based between Hamburg and Dubai, she advises multinational corporations, investors, private clients and corporate groups on a broad range of cross-border legal and commercial matters.
Throughout her career, she has been involved in complex mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, carve-outs, legal due diligence projects and international commercial negotiations. Her experience spans transactions across the UAE, GCC and European markets, providing clients with strategic legal support throughout every stage of the transaction lifecycle.
Alongside her transactional practice, Parastu has developed substantial expertise in compliance, corporate governance and regulatory advisory work. She regularly assists organisations in implementing commercially practical compliance frameworks designed to meet evolving regulatory expectations while supporting long-term business objectives.
Parastu regularly shares insights on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, regulatory compliance, corporate governance and the legal issues affecting international businesses operating across Europe, the UAE and the Middle East.
Outside of her legal practice, Parastu has a strong passion for calisthenics and dancing, reflecting her disciplined yet creative approach to life. These interests highlight her commitment to balance, resilience, and self-expression, qualities that also shape her professional mindset.
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