Born in Washington, D.C., USA, Paul Kenzie is an accomplished international lawyer with a career spanning over 15 years in corporate law, cross-border transactions, commercial litigation, and arbitration.
He currently serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Al Masar Law Offices, an international law firm with offices in Dubai (UAE) and London (UK).

Paul’s career has been marked by his ability to bridge Western and Middle Eastern legal systems, providing clients with pragmatic solutions that combine common law precision with regional regulatory insight.

Before joining Al Masar, Paul worked with several multinational clients and advised on complex mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures involving entities across Europe, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and North America.

He is known for his sharp analytical skills, client-first approach, and his deep understanding of corporate structuring, compliance, and dispute resolution under both civil and common law frameworks.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.), Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C.

• Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Business Law, London School of Economics (LSE), London, UK

• Bachelor of Political Science, University of Washington, Seattle, USA

• Admitted to the District of Columbia Bar, USA

• Registered Foreign Legal Consultant, Dubai Legal Affairs Department

• Member, International Bar Association (IBA)

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  Senior Legal Counsel — Al Masar Law Offices
  Dubai, UAE & London, UK | 2018 – Present

  • Lead counsel for cross-border M&A and international arbitration cases.

  • Advises Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and sovereign funds.

  • Oversees compliance and regulatory advisory for UAE-based financial institutions.

  Corporate Attorney — Wellington & Hyde LLP
  Washington, D.C., USA | 2010 – 2018

  • Represented U.S. and international clients in corporate, tax, and commercial disputes.

  • Advised on intellectual property licensing and technology transfer agreements.