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Dr. Sadir Al Kherdaji

Dr. Sadir Al Kherdaji

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Email: Sadir@kherdajikaplan.com

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Dr. Sadir Al Kherdaji is a distinguished legal professional with over 27 years of experience in advocacy, legal consultancy, arbitration, and cross-border investment advisory.

Professional Philosophy

Dr. Sadir Al Kherdaji’s approach to legal practice is grounded in integrity, foresight, and precision.
He believes that every client deserves tailored legal solutions that not only resolve immediate issues but also strengthen long-term business resilience. His leadership at Kherdaji & Kaplan reflects a balance between regional expertise and international standards of practice.

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Risk Management
  • Corporate Law Expertise

  • Expertise in civil law systems and common law systems

  • Provides tailored, independent legal solutions to family businesses, high-net-worth individuals, investors, and multinational corporations.

  • Licensed by the Damascus Bar Association since 1998.

  • Represented clients in litigation, arbitration, and advisory roles at Al Kherdaji & Diab Law Firm (formerly Al Kherdaji & Associates Law Office).

  • Established Al Kherdaji International Legal Consultants Ltd. in Malaysia to serve foreign investors across Southeast Asia.

  • Co-founded Kherdaji & Kaplan FZC LLC in Sharjah – UAE.

  • Appointed by ICC (Paris) to its Task Force on Reducing Time and Costs in Complex Arbitration.

  • Represented the Arab Association of International Arbitration at UNCITRAL sessions in UN headquarters (New York, Vienna).

  • Holds a Ph.D. in International Law, an MBA in International Business, and a Bachelor’s in Law.

  • Member of International Bar Association, and member of Across Border Alliance of Lawyers, Fellow Ambassador of the Asian Institute of ADR.

  • Acted as counsel and arbitrator before ICC, LCIA, DIAC, AIAC, QICCA, UNCITRAL tribunals.

  • Founder of Cham Consulting Group (2012) advising on corporate immigration, business migration, and citizenship by investment.

Areas of Focus

  • Corporate and Commercial Law

  • International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

  • Cross-Border Investment Structuring

  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance Advisory

  • Strategic Legal Consultancy for Family Offices and Enterprises

Thought Leadership

Dr. Sadir Al Kherdaji is widely recognized for his contributions to advancing legal thought and corporate governance standards in the region. He frequently authors articles and delivers lectures on arbitration, investment law, and regulatory reform — providing practical insight into the evolving legal and commercial landscape of the GCC and wider Middle East.

His commentary and guidance are sought by both private and public sector entities aiming to navigate complex cross-border frameworks with strategic clarity.

Appointment

Thank you for considering Kherdaji & Kaplan Legal Consultants for your legal needs.
For a personalized consultation or to discuss your specific requirements, you can schedule an appointment or send us your inquiries through the contact form available on our website.