Insights & Updates

Our Managing Partner, Ziad Salloum, had the pleasure of joining Forum Radio for a layered and wide-ranging conversation with author Jessica Fellowes.

They explored the intersections of law, leadership, photography, play, swords, and life in the UAE, and reflected on the country’s evolving role in today’s shifting global landscape.

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Salloum & Partners LLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi University to advance legal education and student development. The partnership offers internships, workshops, and collaborative events to bridge academic learning with real-world legal practice.

We are excited to share an exclusive interview with Mr. Ziad Salloum, the Managing Partner of Salloum & Partners LLC. In this interview, Mr. Salloum discusses key insights into the legal industry in the UAE, the firm's approach to client service, and his professional journey.

In this episode of Maman m’a Dit, Managing Partner Ziad Salloum joins Paul Darmas for an engaging conversation about law, leadership, and legacy in the UAE. Blending personal reflection with professional insight, the discussion explores how family values and cultural roots shape one’s journey through the legal world.

Salloum & Partners LLC successfully represented a corporate client in a landmark cyber fraud case before the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation, which overturned a prior judgment and held two banks jointly liable — reinforcing accountability and strengthening trust in the UAE’s financial system.

This article was originally drafted and published in early 2020 by the International Lawyers Network (ILN). It formed part of a coordinated series of contributions by ILN member firms examining, from a legal perspective, whether the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis could constitute a force majeure event in their respective jurisdictions. You can see the original paper here.

In this article, Ziad Salloum discusses the challenges facing family business succession in the GCC, where over $1 trillion in assets may change hands in the coming decade. He highlights tensions between generations—ranging from differing values and leadership styles to limited inclusion of younger or female family members. Ziad emphasizes that early engagement, open communication, and shared purpose are key to ensuring continuity and renewed growth for family enterprises

In his article for CampdenFB, Ziad Salloum explores how fear and avoidance often undermine family business succession across the Gulf, where most firms still lack formal transition plans. He describes how emotional and cultural barriers—such as fear of death, loss of control, or family conflict—can derail even well-intentioned strategies. Ziad argues that families must acknowledge and manage these fears through open dialogue and structured planning to ensure smooth, lasting transitions.

Ziad Salloum shares candid insights on family business succession in the UAE, emphasizing that successful transitions depend less on governance plans and more on strong family relationships, trust, and early mentorship across generations.

Father and son lawyers Samir and Ziad Salloum were knighted by the Vatican in recognition of their decades of service to the Catholic Church in the UAE. Honoured for their contributions to faith, community, and diplomacy, the ceremony highlighted both men’s legacy of dedication and the UAE’s enduring spirit of tolerance.

The article highlights Mr. Samir Salloum’s legal career, his longstanding presence in Abu Dhabi since 1976, and his professional and personal attachment to the UAE. It emphasizes his contributions to law, arbitration, and development, and mentions that he holds Lebanese and French nationalities but considers Abu Dhabi his second home. Salloum expresses admiration for the judicial system in Abu Dhabi, praising its transparency, integrity, and efficiency. The piece also touches on the Lebanese diaspora, their achievements abroad, and the importance of maintaining ties with Lebanon while contributing to their host countries. There’s a section reflecting on his firm’s collaborations, particularly with companies in France and Lebanon, and on developmental and architectural projects connected to his professional network.