CMBS Partners

Legal Team

Nataliia Berbat

Head of Corporate, M&A and Employment | Dubai

With 10 years in the legal field, Nataliia brings a well-rounded perspective shaped by experience across advisory, transactional, and in-house legal roles — including time at an international NGO, a top-tier law firm, a Big Four professional services firm, and in-house positions within the technology sector and a holding (investment) company. This breadth gives her a practical understanding of how legal issues play out across different organizational contexts, from formal advisory work to the operational realities of in-house legal functions. Her expertise spans corporate law, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), investments, contract law, and employment matters, including experience across a range of cross-border and multi-jurisdictional projects.

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Nataliia’s area of competence and experience comprises:

  • Legal consultancy on corporate, contract, and employment matters;
    Legal entity lifecycle support (company establishment, bank account opening, KYC procedures, drafting constitutional documents and management bylaws, officer appointments, and day-to-day legal support including project financing mechanisms);
  • End-to-end M&A support — from due diligence through finalizing transactional documents (Shareholder Agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, Share Subscription Agreements) and post-closing matters;
  • Employment law matters, including employment contracts, workplace policies, and visa and immigration matters;
  • Drafting and reviewing a wide range of contracts (services, loan, settlement, sale and purchase, lease, etc.).

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Sumaira Qazi

Legal Associate | Dubai

Legal Associate with a strong focus on corporate and commercial law. Provides comprehensive legal support to local and international clients, including contract drafting and review, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance within the UAE legal framework.

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Iqra Islam

Legal Associate | Dubai

Legal Associate experienced in corporate and regulatory matters. Supports clients in company formation, corporate documentation, and ongoing compliance, ensuring adherence to UAE laws and regulatory requirements.

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