Tarek Muhammad is an Associate Partner and senior legal advisor with more than 15 years of professional practice in public and private law. For clients facing extradition requests and cross-border criminal exposure, he brings experience in criminal defence, international law, extradition and compliance with UN, EU and OFAC sanctions, focusing on cases that span several jurisdictions.
Extradition and cross-border defence
Tarek has defended clients in extradition cases and has led complex cross-border litigation and arbitration proceedings, building legal strategies in cooperation with foreign counsel. He handles multi-jurisdictional matters that include representation of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI), cross-border investigations and legal risk management in high-risk jurisdictions, and works within the firm's team handling international extradition defence.
Where sanctions meet criminal exposure
- Advice on regulatory environments shaped by UN, EU and OFAC sanctions
- Compliance design and risk mitigation
- Clients include UHNWI, multinational corporations and public authorities
- Practice spanning criminal defence and international law
Education and languages
- LL.B., Damascus University
- Additional qualifications in international arbitration, regulatory compliance and transnational litigation
- Legal counsel in Arabic, English and French
