Clyde & Co appoints Omar Khattab as Partner in White-Collar Crime & Sanctions practice
The Global law firm, Clyde & Co has announced the appointment of Omar Khattab as a Partner in its White-Collar Crime & Sanctions team, further strengthening its global Regulatory & Investigations (R&I) practice and advancing its long-term strategy to build a fully integrated international platform.
Khattab joins the firm’s Dubai office from Norton Rose Fulbright. His appointment strengthens Clyde & Co’s R&I capabilities across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt, supporting rising client demand for complex cross-border advice on regulatory compliance, enforcement, and investigations.
He brings extensive experience in financial crime, regulatory investigations, compliance, risk management, and asset recovery across the MENA region and key global financial centres including the US, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada, and several other jurisdictions.
Sam Tate, Partner and Global Head of Regulatory & Investigations at Clyde & Co, said,
“Expanding our Regulatory & Investigations offering is a strategic priority for the firm, particularly as clients face increasingly complex cross-border risks. Omar’s experience in fraud, asset recovery and white-collar crime, combined with his regional insight, will be invaluable to clients navigating high-stakes disputes and regulatory challenges.”
Peter Hodgins, Partner and Chair of the MEA board at Clyde & Co, said,
“Omar’s appointment reflects our continued investment in the Middle East and Africa and our commitment to building a market-leading regulatory and investigations practice in the region. His expertise and cross-border experience will further enhance our ability to support clients facing evolving regulatory scrutiny and complex disputes. Working closely with our global Regulatory & Investigations team, we support clients through investigations by regulators and prosecutors and help them manage risk across highly regulated and high-risk sectors, and Omar will play a key role in strengthening that offering in the region.”
Commenting on his move, Omar Khattab said,
“Clyde & Co offers an international platform with a strong sector focus and a clear commitment to supporting clients on complex regulatory and investigations matters. I am looking forward to contributing to the development of its White-Collar Crime & Sanctions practice in the Middle East and Africa, working closely with colleagues across the global R&I practice supporting clients on complex and cross‑border matters.”
Senior leadership at Clyde & Co highlighted that the move reflects continued investment in building a market-leading R&I practice across the MEA region, strengthening support for clients operating in highly regulated sectors.
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