A Founder’s Story: How Essam Al Tamimi built Al Tamimi & Co

Essam Al Tamimi founded Al Tamimi & Co in January 1989 with just one secretary at his side. By July of that year, the firm had five lawyers. Today, they have 450 legal professionals in 17 offices across 10 countries and is a leading corporate law firm in our region.

But where did it all start? Whether it be from their parents’ garage, from having had a life-changing conversation, or simply being in the right place at the right time, some of the best founding stories begin like his. Joined by moderator Scott Armstrong, Founder of MENTL, listen to this  intimate fireside chat with one of the best-known lawyers of our region as he shares his extraordinary journey.