Siraj Al Islam

Siraj Al Islam is a highly rated legal advisor and recognised expert in Islamic project finance and restructuring. Mr Islam has been called upon on to provide legal counsel in relation to strategic complex PPP/ PFI, banking finance and corporate transactions such as M&As, JVs, and divestitures. Franchise, agency and distribution agreements have become part of the regular work stream.

In 2004, Mr Al Islam became one of the youngest general counsels in the world by both age and post qualification experience, appointed by ISS, a global leader in outsourcing, Mr Islam has been recognised for his innovation and legal leadership by clients and leading industry publications.

At ISS, he was engaged to setup and manage the legal services department. During this time, he managed the integration of 70 companies into relevant sector specific businesses, developed a world class risk management system, created standard form of industry contracts and compliance manuals, and implemented policy improvements that reduced costs by millions of pounds.

Having trained and practiced law at some of the most prestigious global law firms, he now heads One 2 One Legal recognised as the best boutique law firm in Saudi Arabia, servicing local and international clients who have come to trust his expertise and the ability to provide a truly cost-effective offering.

Mr Islam is a British national from London, United Kingdom and is an England and Wales Qualified Solicitor of the Senior Court of England & Wales. Mr Islam completed a 2 Year Accelerated L.LB (Hons) Programme at the Hertfordshire University, St Albans, Hertfordshire followed by a Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the University of Birmingham. He holds a M.A in Legal Practice from the University of Westminster and is a certified trainer at The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).

Clients state that Mr Islam is “hard working and his attention to detail is incredible” and praise his “fantastic business acumen and genuine enthusiasm.”

One 2 One Legal

One 2 One Legal is a registered LLP in London, UK. It operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through an association with the Law Firm of Mohammed Abdulaziz Al-Aqeel. It is also licenced by the UAE government to provide business management and legal services.

The firm provides specialist legal and legal related business risk management services. It aims to provide bespoke, personal service to clients, and really understands the concept that client organisations are made up of individuals, and that those individuals want a personalised service, effectively, One 2 One.

The firm is built on the core values of honesty, integrity, trust and mutual respect. Whatever the nature of its client’s business, the firm holds these ideals as integral to its vision. The firm believes that its success is dependent on clients being successful and accordingly, its aim is to work with clients in partnership, to mutually share in each others success.