Umar Farooq
Startup Legal Counsel
New York
NY, DC
"Quick turnaround time, gave me a better solution than what I originally asked for!"
About
With over 1,000 startups and founders guided and supported, I can put your startup's legal in order. I will ensure that you continue to experience the joy of being a founder and that you are not forced to react on the fly.
You won't overspend on legal fees or worry that costly mistakes will your business to a halt.
To learn more, schedule a free 15-minute introductory call with me.
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Client Reviews
"It was great working with Umar. I will certainly be back."
"He is fantastic to work with and he walk everything with me step by step. I would like to retain him, that is if he'll have me."
"Umar is good."
"I had a very good experience working with Umar. He is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Would certainly recommend him to anyone looking for a good business lawyer."
"Very Professional and Experienced"
"Umar is prompt and has great communication. He provided me with a better understanding of how and when to set up a business and saved me a lot of trouble. Looking forward to working with him again."
Work History
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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.