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Ronald Graham

Ronald Graham

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Top recommended 2025 classic car lawyer

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Ronald Graham serves as Managing Partner of our Dubai office and Head of Private Wealth for the MENA region, bringing over 25 years of distinguished experience to his leadership of the firm's Middle East practice. His expertise spans sophisticated legal advisory work for high net worth individuals, families, and private companies across the region.

Ronald is a respected voice in the private wealth sector, regularly contributing insights to prestigious publications including the Financial Times and Spear's. His expertise was recently showcased in a June 2025 CNBC interview, where he provided authoritative commentary on the strategic migration of family offices to Dubai – a trend he has been instrumental in facilitating.

Ronald's recognition in Spear's 500 under "Classic Car Lawyers" reflects his unique specialisation in high-value collectables. He demonstrated this expertise by playing a pivotal role in the record-breaking €135 million sale of a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, establishing new benchmarks in the luxury automotive market. He serves as trusted counsel to leading auction houses and discerning collectors across London and the Middle East.

Ronald is renowned for his exceptional interpersonal skills and strategic acumen in guiding companies and individuals through complex structural and investment decisions. His methodology centres on deep listening and comprehensive understanding of client needs, enabling him to craft practical, bespoke solutions that consistently achieve ambitious objectives.

 

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Trophy Assets Guide

Trophy Assets Guide

Our comprehensive guide to the legal implications of owning, buying and selling trophy assets.

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MENA Venture Law Guide 2025

The MENA Venture Law Guide offers expert analysis and information on the latest developments and trends in MENA venture capital funding.

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MENA Exit Guide

Selling your business: a guide for founders and management teams in the Middle East

A comprehensive guide to preparing your business for sale including information on understanding buyers and navigating the sale process.

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CV

Since 2021 Managing Partner, Taylor Wessing, Middle East
2011 - 2021 Partner, Taylor Wessing
2004 - 2011 Partner, Edwin Coe
2000 - 2004 Senior Associate, Jones Day
1996 - 2000 Associate, Norton Rose
1994 - 1996 Trainee, Norton Rose
1996 Admitted as a lawyer, England & Wales
College of Law, York MA, St Andrews University

Career

Since 2021 Managing Partner, Taylor Wessing, Middle East
2011 - 2021 Partner, Taylor Wessing
2004 - 2011 Partner, Edwin Coe
2000 - 2004 Senior Associate, Jones Day
1996 - 2000 Associate, Norton Rose
1994 - 1996 Trainee, Norton Rose

Education

1996 Admitted as a lawyer, England & Wales
College of Law, York MA, St Andrews University

Publications

The International Family Offices Journal

The Wealth in Family Values

Memberships & Associations

MICS

Additional languages

English

Awards

Spear's 500 2025

Featured

Top recommended 2025 classic car lawyer

Spear’s Legal Index 2023

Top Recommended Corporate Lawyer for UHNW and HNW clients.

Tatler 2023 Address Book

Leading Corporate Lawyer in the Private Wealth Community.

Spears Classic Car Lawyers 2022

Top ranked classic car lawyers for high-net-worth individuals.

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Experience

Arab Jordan Investment Bank plc

Acquiring Standard Chartered’s banking business in Jordan.

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UHNW Financial Services

Structure and set up for UHNW individuals.

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HNW families

DIFC Foundation structure

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Middle Eastern Property Fund

For investors into UK property market of over £1 billion through a series of offshore property funds.

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Arab Jordan Investment Bank plc

Acquiring all of HSBC’s banking business in Jordan.

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Real estate & construction

Advising the Founders of the Housekeeping Group on the AED 100 Million sale of the Group to ServeU

12 August 2025

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TheWealthNet: In the spotlight - Ronald Graham, Dubai managing partner

28 February 2025
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Taylor Wessing launches Trophy Assets Guide 2024: The guide to trophy assets for UHNW clients and their advisors

26 September 2024

by Nick Warr and Ronald Graham

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