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Mr. Mutaz Aljaaly

Legal Director | Licensed Legal Advisor – UAE | Licensed Lawyer – Sudan

Professional Profile

Mr. Mutaz Aljaaly is the Legal Director at Saif Al Shamsi Advocates & Legal Consultants, bringing more than 15 years of legal experience across the United Arab Emirates and Sudan. He is a licensed Legal Advisor in the UAE and a licensed lawyer in Sudan, with extensive experience advising government institutions, corporations and international stakeholders on complex legal, regulatory and commercial matters.

His professional expertise encompasses institutional and government advisory, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, international agreements, legislative reform and dispute resolution. He has advised businesses across multiple sectors, including energy, petroleum, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and industrials, providing strategic legal guidance on commercial operations, contractual arrangements, investment structures and regulatory matters.

Throughout his career, Mr. Aljaaly has undertaken significant institutional and policy-related assignments, including contributing to the reform of Sudan’s Child Care Act under a UNICEF-supported initiative through the National Council for Child Welfare. His work involved legislative review, comparative legal research and the development of proposed legal reforms aligned with international standards and child protection principles.

At Saif Al Shamsi Advocates & Legal Consultants, he leads institutional legal advisory services, oversees complex legal assignments, supervises contractual negotiations and provides strategic guidance on governance, regulatory compliance and legal risk management.

His combination of legal expertise, institutional advisory experience and strategic understanding enables him to support clients in navigating complex legal and regulatory environments.

Areas of Expertise

  • Institutional & Government Legal Advisory
  • Corporate & Commercial Law
  • International Agreements & Cross-Border Advisory
  • Legislative Reform & Policy Development
  • Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance
  • Commercial Contracts & Negotiations
  • Investment & Corporate Structuring
  • Civil, Commercial & Administrative Litigation
  • Labour Relations & Dispute Resolution
  • Legal Risk Assessment & Due Diligence
  • Intellectual Property Protection
  • Regulatory & Institutional Engagements

Professional Experience & Leadership

Legal Director
Saif Al Shamsi Advocates & Legal Consultants – Dubai, UAE
July 2025 – Present

Legal Advisor
Khalifa Bin Huwaidan Advocates & Legal Consultants – Dubai, UAE
December 2021 – June 2025

Retained Legal Advisor
Libya Oil Sudan Limited – Khartoum, Sudan
July 2020 – April 2023

Retained Legal Advisor
JTI – Japan Tobacco International, Sudan/South Sudan
June 2019 – June 2022

Teaching Assistant – Faculty of Law
University of Medical Sciences and Technology (UMST) – Khartoum, Sudan
September 2014 – 2016

Founding Partner
Mutaz Aljaaly Law Firm – Khartoum, Sudan
January 2011 – Present

President
Sudanese Lawyers Organization (SLO) – Sudan
January 2021 – Present

Legislative Reform & Institutional Advisory

One of Mr. Aljaaly’s notable professional assignments involved contributing to the reform of Sudan’s Child Care Act under a UNICEF-supported initiative commissioned through the National Council for Child Welfare.

His contributions included:

  • Reviewing the existing legislative framework governing child welfare.
  • Conducting comparative legal research and legislative analysis.
  • Contributing to the drafting of a proposed legislative reform framework.
  • Supporting alignment with international standards and child protection principles.
  • Engaging with institutional stakeholders to promote legal and policy coherence.

Education & Academic Qualifications

Master of Laws (LL.M.) – Business Law
Al-Neelain University, Sudan – 2018

Higher Diploma – Private Law
Al-Neelain University, Sudan – 2014

Higher Diploma – Public Law
Al-Neelain University, Sudan – 2012

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Al-Imam Alhadi College, Sudan – 2008

Professional Affiliations & Credentials

  • President of the Sudanese Lawyers Organization (SLO).
  • Founding Partner of Mutaz Aljaaly Law Firm.
  • Licensed Legal Advisor in the United Arab Emirates.
  • Licensed Lawyer in Sudan.

Core Competencies

Institutional Legal Advisory | Strategic Legal Analysis | Legislative Research | Contract Drafting & Negotiation | Corporate Governance | Regulatory Compliance | Litigation Strategy | Legal Risk Management | Institutional Leadership | Legal Training & Mentorship

Languages

  • Arabic: Native
  • English: Fluent

Contact Information

Phone / WhatsApp: +971 50 768 8273
Email: info@saifalshamsiadvo.com
Website: https://saifalshamsiadvo.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mutaz-aljaaly-0bb356a3/