Kherdaji & Kaplan is an international law firm headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, with affiliated offices and partners across the Middle East and Asia. We are a boutique yet full-service legal consultancy built on a foundation of integrity, strategic thinking, and deep regional knowledge. Our firm provides comprehensive legal counsel to corporations, investors, and government entities seeking sophisticated, business-aligned solutions in today’s rapidly evolving legal and commercial landscape.
We operate at the intersection of international standards and regional realities, combining the precision of cross-border legal frameworks with a grounded understanding of local jurisdictions. Our multilingual team of senior lawyers and consultants is experienced in both Civil Law and Common Law systems, enabling us to advise clients across multiple legal environments with confidence and clarity.
From corporate structuring and mergers to high-value arbitration and regulatory compliance, Kherdaji & Kaplan delivers practical legal support that drives measurable outcomes. We see law as an enabler of opportunity — not a barrier — and our mission is to help clients anticipate risks, capture value, and achieve sustainable growth.
Kherdaji & Kaplan was established by visionary legal professionals Dr. Sadir Al Kherdaji and Ahmet Kaplan, whose combined expertise and leadership drive the firm’s commitment to excellence, integrity, and cross-border legal innovation.
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Ahmet Kaplan (LLM Business Law) is a trilingual senior legal advisor and founding partner at Kherdaji & Kaplan. With over 20 years of experience across private practice and in-house roles in the Middle East and Asia, he brings a strategic, business-minded approach to legal advisory.
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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.
To be the trusted legal and investment advisory partner for global clients seeking integrity-driven, risk-conscious, and regionally informed strategies in the Middle East and beyond.
To empower clients through strategic legal counsel that bridges jurisdictions, cultures, and markets ensuring regulatory compliance, operational agility, and long-term value creation.
With a presence across key jurisdictions, we navigate complex legal environments seamlessly—bridging international standards with regional laws.
Founded by experienced legal professionals with international backgrounds, Kherdaji & Kaplan brings together deep sector knowledge and modern legal thinking.
We provide legal services across corporate, commercial, real estate, dispute resolution, intellectual property, and regulatory matters throughout the GCC, Middle East, and Asia.
Yes, the firm is newly established but led by founders with decades of combined regional and international legal experience.
You can reach us through our contact page, by phone, or by email. Our team will arrange a consultation based on your legal requirements and preferred timing.
We have offices in Dubai and Sharjah, along with an affiliated firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Yes. Our firm regularly advises on international transactions and disputes, combining regional insight with global legal standards to deliver seamless cross-border solutions.
