Farrer & Co strengthens Middle East offering

Farrer & Co has today announced that Shaikha Al Jalahma will be joining its private client team as an associate on January 17, 2022. She joins from Trowers & Hamlins where she was an associate in the Dubai office.

A Private Wealth specialist who is dual qualified in Bahrain and England and Wales, Al Jalahma works predominantly on international matters, including succession planning for UHNW families and related UK tax advice. She has experience of advising clients on civil law matters, including Shari’a, and is a native Arabic speaker.

Commenting on the appointment, Russell Cohen, Farrer & Co’s head of international strategy, said, “Shaikha’s international experience and deep understanding of the MENA region will be of huge value to our clients. It’s great to have her on board”.

Farrer & Co has long been regarded as one of the leading private client firms for advising the wealthiest and most prominent families and individuals across the UK and internationally, and has worked with clients in the MENA region for several decades.