Umar Farooq
CounselX │Trusted legal partner for founders, owners, operators, and teams
New York
NY, DC
"Quick turnaround time, gave me a better solution than what I originally asked for!"
About
Whether you're launching, growing, hiring, or negotiating a major deal, I provide strategic legal guidance that’s clear, grounded, and tailored to your needs.
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Client Reviews
"His free consultation set us up well to work this project efficiently. Fast, high-quality work."
"Umar has been on call to support a complex transaction/license deal and provides thoughtful timely advice as well as being patient and flexible with our limitations as a small business."
"Knowledgeable professional"
"I have never had the pleasure of working with an attorney with such a deep knowledge of corporations and transactions. Umar's practical advice, communication, follow through and demeanor are excelllent. I hope to continue working with Umar for many years to come"
"Great second experience with Umar."
"Great work. Lots of experience and still using his services."
Work History
CounselX
Startup Legal Counsel
Aug 2012 - Present
Subscription-Based Legal Services for Startups.
Al Rayan Investment
Head of Legal
Apr 2011 - Aug 2012
Developed and implemented legal strategy for the investment bank. Provided deal support to asset management and financial advisory teams. Implemented various corporate development initiatives, including the successful acquisition of Islamic Bank of Britain (IBB) by Masraf Al Rayan. Developed LMA-conformed Islamic Finance documentation for Masraf Al Rayan’s consumer and SME lending.
Dentons
Associate
Feb 2008 - Mar 2011
Provided corporate and commercial law advice to various US and international clients as part of Dentons international corporate and commercial law practice group.