Bassel I. A.

Bassel I. A. has extensive work experience in the legal field, particularly in corporate and investment banking. Bassel I. currently holds the position of Vice President - Senior Attorney - Corporate and Investment Banking at ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank. Prior to this, Bassel worked as the Sole Counsel (UAE) at the National Bank of Kuwait from 2015 to 2023. Bassel I. also served as a Senior Associate (Corporate Finance - Banking) at DLA Piper from 2014 to 2015 and as a Legal Manager (Corporate) at the International Bank of Qatar from 2011 to 2014. Bassel began their career as an Associate (Corporate Finance - Capital Markets) at Shearman & Sterling LLP from 2008 to 2010.

Bassel I. A. pursued higher education at the University of Westminster from 2007 to 2008. Bassel I. completed their studies in the field of Corporate Finance Law and earned a Master of Laws (LLM) degree during this time.