From Chaos to Clarity

We don’t just advise — we Handle.

15+ years transforming family enterprises — now relaunched to handle legal, financial, strategic, and capital complexity for businesses ready to act.

Our Story

When It’s Too Complex to Fail

— They Call Handle

From distressed assets to billion-dirham transactions, they’ve led restructurings, resolved shareholder crises, and unlocked growth where others stalled. We integrate legal, financial, strategic, and capital forces into one seamless execution powerhouse.

Because when the moment demands more than advice
— Better Ask Handle.
Our Services

What We Handle —

So You Don’t Have To

From legal deadlocks to capital gridlock — we step in when the pressure is real and the stakes are high

Corporate Legal & Litigation

Where Business Protection Becomes Structured Legal Execution

We turn legal from reactive defense into proactive business advantage — across corporate structuring, investor protections, and litigation strategy.

From governance to crisis resolution, we execute legal certainty for complex environments.

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Financial Advisory & Audit

Engineered for Audit Integrity, Capital Precision, and Risk-Controlled Growth

We go beyond audit — building financial command centers that power M&A, investor confidence, and regulatory clarity.

From compliance to capital, we structure resilient financial ecosystems for businesses under pressure.

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Strategy Advisory

Structured to Lead Business, Capital, and National Transformation

From corporate turnarounds to sovereign reform, we don’t hand over playbooks — we lead mandates. We craft strategy with structure, speed, and outcome certainty.

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M&A & Deal Advisory

Where Execution Meets Precision. Not Just a Deal — A Transformation.

We own the full M&A lifecycle — from origination to post-merger performance, funding to integration. Legal, capital, and leadership aligned under one execution engine.

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Family Business & Succession

Where Legacy Becomes Structure, and Family Business Becomes Future-Ready

We engineer succession with institutional-grade clarity — from family constitutions to next-gen transition. Governance, growth, conflict resolution, and legacy — aligned under one roof.

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Investor Advisory & Capital Structuring

Built for UHNWIs, Family Offices & Sovereign Investors

We structure capital with legal precision and financial clarity — across fund governance, cross-border compliance, and long-term wealth preservation.

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Handle powerhouse

The Handle Powerhouse Framework™

In today’s high-stakes environment, every business faces five non-negotiables: stability, profit, expansion, capital readiness, and continuity.  The Handle Powerhouse Framework™ was engineered to deliver on these essentials — not with theory, but with execution.

Across every mandate, we activate five principles that turn complexity into clarity
01
Establish Strategic Control

to build stability and command over uncertainty.

02
Contain & Pre-Empt Risk

to safeguard profit and prevent value erosion.

03
Architect for Execution

to scale operations and enable sustainable expansion.

04
Unlock Capital & Activate Movement

to ensure capital readiness and deal momentum.

05
Sustain Performance

to protect continuity, succession, and long-term business value.

This is the Handle Powerhouse Framework™ —

Structured to lead under pressure. Built to deliver outcomes that last.

Why Handle

Why Businesses Trust Handle

We don’t operate like a traditional advisory firm — We lead with outcomes, backed by structure, experience, and execution power.

Proven Where It Matters:
01
15+ Years of Legacy
leading complex family enterprise transformations across the UAE and beyond
02
$30B+ Structured, Protected, and Executed
across M&A, capital restructuring, governance, and legal strategy
03
Advisory Platform Built by Ex-Big Four and Capital Markets Experts —
integrating legal, financial, and strategic precision under one roof
04
Multi-Jurisdictional Execution Power
with DIFC, ADGM, UAE mainland, and global structuring capabilities

We’ve earned the trust of families, founders, boards, and investors — not by advising from the sidelines, but by taking ownership when outcomes matter most.

Solutions

The Market Demands Execution —

Handle Delivers It

Today’s business leaders don’t need more advisors. They need resolution, structure, and movement.

Handle was built to lead complex mandates across capital, legal, and operational pain points, and to deliver outcomes others can’t.

These are not just services. They are Handle Frameworks, each designed to solve high-stakes problems with execution built in.

Distressed Business & Asset Recovery

From shareholder disputes to operational decline — Handle restructures, resolves, and relaunches.

A full-stack solution integrating legal recovery, business audits, interim management, dispute resolution, and capital-backed growth — built to lead troubled assets back to profit-first operations.

Capital Structuring & Relocation for UHNWIs, Funds & Platforms

When capital moves, it needs legal safety, tax clarity, and operational platforms — Handle structures all three.

Handle structures investor platforms, trust vehicles, and fund setups — relocating wealth into DIFC, ADGM, and global hubs with legal certainty and institutional readiness.

Strategic Turnaround & Transformation for Growth-Ready Enterprises

For businesses that survived — but must now scale with structure.

Handle’s execution model covers growth strategy, capital planning, governance structuring, and transformation — turning stability into expansion and complexity into action.

Handle doesn’t pitch possibilities.

We own mandates. We deliver outcomes.

This is Handle

Execution Requires Leadership.

Handle is led by a team of ex-Big Four consultants, capital market specialists, and legal execution experts.

Each partner leads with deep specialization and is backed by a handpicked in-house team of top-tier professionals — ensuring every engagement is delivered with precision, accountability, and the highest standards of execution.

Etienne van den Peereboom

Senior Partner, Strategy & Business Transformation

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Etienne van den Peereboom

Senior Partner, Strategy & Business Transformation

A senior strategy leader and transformation specialist, with over 28 years of experience driving corporate strategy, business transformation, and investment planning across global markets. Etienne has led high-impact growth strategies, complex restructurings, and large-scale business transformations across sectors including financial services, real estate, healthcare, industrials, and government, with a proven ability to align vision with execution and deliver measurable results. At Handle, Etienne leads corporate strategy and transformation initiatives—partnering with CEOs and leadership teams to unlock market expansion, optimize investment strategies, and build resilient, future-ready businesses that are aligned with regulatory frameworks and regional growth opportunities.

  • Corporate Strategy & Business Transformation
  • Complex Business Restructuring & Turnarounds
  • Investment Strategy & Portfolio Diversification
  • Market Entry & Expansion
  • Advisory across key sectors including finance, real estate, healthcare, industrials, tech, and government.
  • Leadership Advisory & Strategic Execution

Hamda Al Falasi

Associate Partner, Corporate Litigation & Dispute Resolution

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Hamda Al Falasi

Associate Partner, Corporate Litigation & Dispute Resolution

A legal counsel and executive office leader with over 15 years of experience in legal consulting, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and executive management. With deep expertise in corporate legal advisory, contract negotiations, and financial crime compliance, Hamda has successfully guided businesses through complex regulatory environments—advising on dispute resolution, fraud prevention, and risk mitigation across corporate and government sectors. At Handle, Hamda plays a dual role across legal advisory and executive coordination—overseeing contract structuring, compliance management, and corporate governance, while supporting high-stakes negotiations and decision-making at the Managing Partner’s Office. Her work helps clients maintain legal integrity, navigate regulatory complexities, and operate with confidence in the UAE and beyond.

  • Legal Dispute Resolution & Negotiation
  • Legal Consulting & Advisory
  • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
  • Executive Office Management
  • Financial Crime & AML Compliance
  • Corporate & Government Legal Affairs

Oliver von Wolff

Senior Partner, Deal Advisory, M&A & Capital

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Oliver von Wolff

Senior Partner, Deal Advisory, M&A & Capital

A global M&A strategist and investment advisor, operating at the intersection of corporate finance, government engagement, and industry innovation. With over 25 years of experience, Oliver has led multi-billion-dollar deals, structured complex investment portfolios, and driven financial restructurings across global markets, with a proven track record in private equity, venture capital, and fintech. At Handle, Oliver spearheads M&A, restructuring, and cross-border investment strategies—helping clients identify the right opportunities, structure transactions effectively, and achieve transformative growth with precision and foresight.

  • Mergers & Acquisitions & Deal Advisory
  • Wealth & Asset Management
  • Investment Portfolio Strategy
  • Investment Strategy & Portfolio Diversification
  • Financial Due Diligence & Risk Analysis
  • Private Equity & Alternative Investments
  • Global Market Expansion & Cross-Border Transactions

Amr El Sherbiny

Senior Partner, Corporate Legal & Regulatory Compliance

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Amr El Sherbiny

Senior Partner, Corporate Legal & Regulatory Compliance

A distinguished legal strategist, corporate litigation expert, and former judge and prosecutor. With over 30 years of experience, Amr has led high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and regulatory compliance matters—successfully resolving complex corporate disputes and advising on economic crime, financial misconduct, and white-collar investigations. At Handle, Amr drives corporate law, litigation, and regulatory compliance strategies—enabling clients to navigate legal complexities, mitigate risk, and protect their business interests through sharp, business-oriented legal solutions.

  • Corporate & Commercial Litigation.
  • Judicial & Prosecutorial Experience.
  • Senior Legal Counsel, Baker McKenzie.
  • Economic Crimes & White-Collar Defense.
  • International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution.

Hossam Iraqe

Co-Founder & Senior Partner, Financial & Audit

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Hossam Iraqe

Co-Founder & Senior Partner, Financial & Audit

A financial strategist, serial entrepreneur, and investment expert, with a proven track record in building, scaling, and transforming businesses across diverse industries. As a co-founder of multiple successful ventures and a leader in financial strategy, Hossam has structured high-value investment deals, led complex financial restructurings, and delivered growth-driven strategies that have turned businesses into market leaders across Africa, the Middle East, and the GCC. At Handle, Hossam leads financial strategy, investment planning, and business transformation efforts—helping clients unlock growth, optimize capital efficiency, and achieve financial resilience through smart structuring, tax optimization, and performance-focused financial leadership.

  • Serial Entrepreneurship
  • Investment & Portfolio Management
  • Financial Strategy & Growth Planning
  • Business Turnarounds & Restructuring
  • Tax Optimization & Capital Efficiency

Mohamed Abu El-Makarem

Managing Partner & Chairman

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Mohamed Abu El-Makarem

Managing Partner & Chairman

A strategic business leader, dealmaker, and corporate advisor, Mohamed brings deep expertise in investment structuring, business turnarounds, and IPO preparation. He has led multi-billion-dollar M&A transactions, structured complex funding mechanisms, and advised boards, investors, and governments on growth, capital markets, and financial resilience—helping transform challenged businesses into scalable, profitable ventures. As the founder, Managing Partner, and Chairman of Handle, he has built a firm that rivals Tier-1 global advisory houses while maintaining agility and personalized execution. Mohamed leads the firm’s work in corporate funding, investment advisory, and business expansion—enabling clients to unlock growth, optimize capital strategies, and achieve long-term success.

  • International Commercial Negotiations & Deal Structuring
  • Strategic Planning & Market Expansion
  • Risk Mitigation & Complexity Management
  • Family Business Governance & Wealth Planning
  • IPO Readiness & Institutional Funding
At Handle, delivery excellence isn’t a value. It’s a standard.

That’s the difference between advising and truly handling it.

Better Ask Handle
COMING SOON

Coming Soon: Handle’s Digital Execution Portal

A New Platform for Advisory, Insights & Action — Built by Handle

Managing Partner Statement

“At Handle, we’ve never believed knowledge should sit in binders or behind closed doors. We’re building a digital-first platform to reshape how businesses access structured guidance and real-time execution support — with the same precision and accountability Handle is known for.”

Launching soon, our new portal will deliver practical playbooks, legal frameworks, governance models, and financial control tools — all designed to help founders, boards, and investors lead with clarity.

This is the future of advisory.

Digital. Actionable. Built by Handle.
— Mohamed Abu El-Makarem

Founder & Managing Partner

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Under legal stress, financial pressure, or strategic uncertainty?

Let’s fix what’s blocking your next move — and lead it to results.

We respond within 1 business day — no junior handoffs. Your mandate is reviewed by a senior partner.

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