Luis Cunha

Luis Cunha is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in corporate and commercial law. Currently a Partner at ASAR Al Ruwayeh and Partners since August 2016, Luis previously served as a Senior Associate in the Corporate and Commercial group at Simpson Grierson and held multiple Senior Associate positions at ASAR Al Ruwayeh and Partners, focusing on mergers, acquisitions, and business establishment within the petroleum, construction, industrial, and retail sectors. Earlier roles include Senior Associate at DLA Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc and Associate at Hofmeyr Herbstein & Gihwala Inc, where responsibilities included drafting complex commercial agreements and managing anti-competitive behavior cases. Luis began the career as a Fraud Analyst at Barclays Bank. Luis holds advanced educational qualifications in law, including a Master of Laws in International Maritime Law from the University of Cape Town and a Higher Diploma in Advanced Banking Law from the University of Johannesburg.