Meet Jitheesh Thilak
Founder, CEO & Chief Legal Counsel
I lead a premier legal consultancy delivering tailored corporate legal solutions across borders. With over 25 years of PQE, including 22 years in the Middle East, I've developed expertise as an International Corporate, Commercial, and Investment Lawyer and strategist.
Our Philosophy
“At TFF Legal, we believe law need not be complicated—it should be an effective tool for business growth.”
Business-Centered
Your business needs are at the centre of our world
Technology-Enabled
Advanced technology and System-Driven tools for efficiency
Global Reach
Cross-border expertise across Middle East, Africa, and Asia
Professional Profile
Delivering strategic legal excellence across multiple jurisdictions
As Founder, CEO & Chief Legal Counsel of TFF Legal, I bring over 25 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) as an International Corporate, Commercial, and Investment Lawyer. My expertise spans three continents, with deep specialization in Middle Eastern markets and cross-border transactions.
My practice focuses on delivering Technology-Enabled and System-Driven Legal Solutionsthat combine traditional legal excellence with cutting-edge methodologies. I specialize in Corporate Law, Commercial Transactions, Contract Negotiations, Investment Structures, Real Estate Development, Hospitality Law, and Regulatory Compliance.
Through TFF Legal, I provide Fractional General Counsel services to startups, SMEs, government projects, and multinational corporations across Real Estate, Hospitality, Tourism, and Technology sectors. My approach integrates strategic business thinking with practical legal solutions, ensuring clients receive not just legal advice, but comprehensive business-focused counsel.
Core Specializations
- • Corporate Governance & Compliance
- • Mergers & Acquisitions
- • Contract Law & Negotiations
- • Real Estate & Hospitality Transactions
- • Investment Structuring
- • Technology & Startup Legal Advisory
Geographic Expertise
- • United Arab Emirates (Primary)
- • Saudi Arabia & GCC Countries
- • Middle East & North Africa
- • Sub-Saharan Africa
- • Asia-Pacific Markets
- • Cross-Border Transactions
Areas of Expertise
Specialized knowledge across key legal domains
Corporate Law
Governance, M&A, strategic transactions
Real Estate
Development, acquisitions, complex transactions
Hospitality
Hotel agreements, development
Cross-Border
International transactions, compliance
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