Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP

Corporate, Commercial and M&A, Technology, Projects

Partner

English, Hindi

Diwakar is a senior corporate and commercial Partner based in Dubai, with close to 30 years of experience.

Diwakar is a highly regarded lawyer and stands out for his sharp legal insight and hands-on approach. He excels in guiding clients through complex, cross-border M&A transactions, private equity and venture capital deals, strategic joint ventures, and entry strategies into the Middle East. With deep expertise in corporate structuring and commercial advisory, Diwakar is a trusted advisor to clients navigating intricacies of international business. 

Diwakar is a distinguished expert in supporting international equity capital market transactions with a strong focus on the Middle East and India. He has advised clients, particularly in India, on numerous public offerings involving the Middle East and other jurisdictions outside the listing jurisdiction. His client portfolio covers sectors such as technology, healthcare, decarbonisation, education, energy, mining, and construction, underscoring his strategic insight and global perspective.

Having spent close to 20 years advising clients across the Middle East, India, and North Africa, he offers a deep understanding of the region’s legal landscape and consistently delivers strategic, high-impact solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Dually qualified in India and in England and Wales, and registered to practice in the UAE, Diwakar is an alumnus of the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, and a British Chevening Scholar, having studied at the College of Law, York. 

Clients and peers value Diwakar for his clarity of thought, sharp legal instincts, and confident communication – qualities that establish him as the trusted advisor on complex, cross-border legal matters. For clients seeking clear, strategic legal solutions, Diwakar is the advisor of choice.