Tarek Muhammad

Tarek Muhammad is an Associate Partner whose practice in public and private law centres on sanctions and compliance, alongside criminal defence, international law and extradition. Drawing on more than 15 years of professional practice, he advises clients operating in regulatory environments shaped by UN, EU and OFAC sanctions, where legal risk often extends across several jurisdictions.

Sanctions and compliance advice

Tarek's sanctions work focuses on helping clients understand and manage the requirements of UN, EU and OFAC regimes. He is involved in compliance design and risk mitigation, and handles complex multi-jurisdictional matters, including cross-border investigations and legal risk management in high-risk jurisdictions. His clients include ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI), multinational corporations and public authorities.

Cross-border litigation and extradition

Sanctions matters often intersect with criminal and international law. Tarek has led complex cross-border litigation and arbitration proceedings, defended clients in extradition cases and built legal strategies in cooperation with foreign counsel. This experience is relevant for clients whose sanctions-related questions extend across several jurisdictions and require coordinated legal work.

Education and languages

• LL.B., Damascus University
• Additional qualifications in international arbitration, regulatory compliance and transnational litigation
• Legal counsel in Arabic, English and French