ZAHAF LAW FIRM - Key Persons


AbdulSalam AlShineebli

AbdulSalam graduated with a law degree from Alasmarya, University of Emsellata in 2009. After qualifying as a lawyer in the Libyan Bar Association in 2010, Abdul Salam did his training at Faraj Ali Abu Rgega law firm, a local Libya law firm, and continued to work with them for 8 years. He began his career as a lawyer pleading before District Courts, with his excellent legal skills and expertise, Abdul Salam is now a Court of Appeal lawyer.

Dr. Saleh Mohammed

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Dr Saleh is well known for his strong track record of results representing foreign clients in Libyan litigation proceedings. After obtaining his Doctorate in Economic Law from Sorbonne, University of Paris, he went on to become a lecturer of law at multiple prestigious organizations. He then worked for the Committee of International Treaties at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the World Trade Organization delegation at the Ministry of Economy in Libya.

Dunia Ammar

Job Titles:
  • Junior Associate
Dunia is a UK Law graduate and has gained insight into global practice while completing legal training in various countries. She is fluent in multiple languages, including, Italian, Arabic and English.

Hasan Alniefro

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
Hasan boasts an impressive portfolio of workshops, mock trials, training, and legal research that have shaped his unique approach to legal advisory solutions.

Mahmud Zahaf

After obtaining his Bachelors of Law with an emphasis in Commercial and Corporate law from the University of Buckingham in 2012, Mahmud gained legal experience in the UK by joining the team at MS - Legal Solicitors. In 2013, Mahmud joined Zahaf & Partners as an Associate and has since then built a strong portfolio as a litigator in commercial and civil cases. Mahmud has built extensive experience working on various large-scale projects and advising multinational corporations on Libyan legal proceedings. He has led the legal work in setting up branch offices and joint-venture companies for foreign clients wanting to enter the Libyan market. Mahmud also advises foreign investors on corporate structuring and on their activities in Libya under Libyan Investment law.

Mr. Ali Ghattour

Job Titles:
  • Junior Associate
Mr. Ali Ghattour, a trilingual Junior Associate, is a law graduate from the United Kingdom. He has gained substantial legal insight from working alongside Senior Solicitors and Barristers in the UK.

Mr. Fadel Tahir Al

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
Mr. Fadel Tahir Al-Fathaly is a highly experienced Senior Associate, specialising in commercial law, corporate transactions, labour law, and civil law.

Mr. Fadel Tahir Al-Fathaly

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate

Mr. Mohamed Dikna

Job Titles:
  • Senior Consultant
Mr. Mohamed Dikna, a Senior Consultant, is an esteemed legal expert with significant experience and recognition in international and civil law.

Ms. Retaj Aledrecy

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Ms. Retaj Aledrecy is an adept Associate with a law degree from the University of Tripoli. She is currently pursuing her master's in private law from the Academy of Postgraduate Studies. Her work predominantly revolves around legal research in labor, commercial, and civil law.

Ms. Wasan Abualajras

Job Titles:
  • Junior Associate
Ms. Wasan Abualajras is a committed Junior Associate, holding a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Tripoli. Her work spans various areas of law, backed by her experience in corporate legal settings.

Rabia Abuhajer

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Since joining Zahaf & Partners Law Firm, Rabia has proven herself as a valuable asset to the firm. She works directly with our international clients and advises on matters relating to commercial, labor, and civil law. After completing her Bachelor's she gained valuable experience working as a Legal Associate at Abdou Law Firm, where she conducted legal research on the Oil and Gas industry in Libya.

Sara Zahaf

Before pursuing a career as a public notary, Sara practiced as a lawyer for seven years. As a lawyer, she specialized in commercial law, banking law, labor law, and civil law. During her career as a lawyer, Sara assisted local and international clients with a variety of legal services. In 2018, Sarah was admitted as a Public Notary and has been assisting on such matters since.

Zekri Ali Zekri

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Mr Zekri graduated with a law degree from Garyounis, University of Benghazi in 1984. After the liberalization of the laws governing the work of lawyers by the Libyan government in 1990, Mr. Zekri began his career as a lawyer pleading before district courts, then the court of appeal, and has been pleading before the Libyan Supreme Court since 2007. He specializes in a variety of legal sectors, particularly Civil and Commercial Law. Mr Zekri is an advocate for Human Rights, in particular, Prisoners of Conscience.