Salah Malas

Mr. Malas advises sovereign States on their rights and obligations under international law and represents them in disputes before international tribunals. He also acts for State entities, including State-owned enterprises, in international arbitrations involving common and civil law issues across sectors such as military and defense, construction, energy and natural resources, aviation, infrastructure, telecommunications, technology and financial services.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Malas represented clients in litigation before the High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales, and the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, where he holds full rights of audience. He has also advised clients in litigation before the courts of the United Arab Emirates and assisted in conducting investigations and asset-tracing exercises in matters involving allegations of fraud, corruption, and regulatory non-compliance. In addition, Mr. Malas has advised States and State entities on legal issues arising from international transactions, including foreign direct investment, infrastructure and energy projects, public–private partnerships and military procurement.

Natively bilingual in English and Arabic, Mr. Malas conducts written and oral advocacy in both languages. His practice frequently involves Arab legal systems, as well as parties and matters connected to the Middle East.

Before entering private practice, Mr. Malas worked as a consultant to a former Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on public–private partnerships and policy development and as a diplomatic trainee at the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.