Investor Advisory & Capital Structuring

From Global Capital to UAE-Based Structure — We Serve Institutional and Private Capital Leaders.

We structure capital with legal precision and financial clarity — across fund governance, cross-border compliance, and long-term wealth preservation.

ABOUT SERVICES

Capital strategy without execution is just exposure.

At Handle, we serve institutional and private capital leaders, including UHNWIs, family offices, private equity funds and sovereign investment arms. We deliver structuring mandates that go beyond advice, ensuring control, compliance and optimized capital mobility across jurisdictions.

From DIFC-based foundations to fund structuring, co-investment, capital relocation and wealth preservation, Handle brings clarity and legal certainty wherever investors move.

WHAT WE DO

Structured Advisory Services for Capital Owners

Built for Private Investors, Institutional Funds & Cross-Border Capital Platforms

Foundation, Trust & Regulatory Structuring

For Asset Protection, Succession & Institutional Control

  • DIFC & ADGM foundation and trust structuring
  • Cross-border legal protection and investor alignment frameworks
  • Capital control models for UHNWIs, institutional principals & nominee arrangements
  • Legal structuring for succession, multi-beneficiary control & global recognition

We protect capital with frameworks that last across generations and jurisdictions.

Foundation, Trust & Regulatory Structuring

For Asset Protection, Succession & Institutional Control

  • DIFC & ADGM foundation and trust structuring
  • Cross-border legal protection and investor alignment frameworks
  • Capital control models for UHNWIs, institutional principals & nominee arrangements
  • Legal structuring for succession, multi-beneficiary control & global recognition

We protect capital with frameworks that last across generations and jurisdictions.

Capital Relocation & Investment Migration Strategy

For Repositioning Wealth Into UAE & Regulated Hubs

  • Relocation strategy for family offices, PEs, and principal-owned assets
  • Capital inflow structuring and repatriation-ready planning
  • Compliance, AML/KYC, and licensing integration for inbound investors
  • Investment migration and investor residency structuring (Golden Visa & equivalents)

We move capital with structure, not risk.

Capital Relocation & Investment Migration Strategy

For Repositioning Wealth Into UAE & Regulated Hubs

  • Relocation strategy for family offices, PEs, and principal-owned assets
  • Capital inflow structuring and repatriation-ready planning
  • Compliance, AML/KYC, and licensing integration for inbound investors
  • Investment migration and investor residency structuring (Golden Visa & equivalents)

We move capital with structure, not risk.

Fund & Investment Vehicle Setup

For Investors Building Platforms in DIFC, ADGM & Offshore Jurisdictions

  • Private equity & venture fund establishment and SPV structuring
  • GP/LP structures, carry alignment, and waterfall logic integration
  • Regulator-facing setup: DFSA, FSRA, SCA licensing pathways
  • Legal & operational setup for discretionary fund managers and investment advisors

We structure platforms to raise, deploy, and govern capital with investor-grade precision.

Fund & Investment Vehicle Setup

For Investors Building Platforms in DIFC, ADGM & Offshore Jurisdictions

  • Private equity & venture fund establishment and SPV structuring
  • GP/LP structures, carry alignment, and waterfall logic integration
  • Regulator-facing setup: DFSA, FSRA, SCA licensing pathways
  • Legal & operational setup for discretionary fund managers and investment advisors

We structure platforms to raise, deploy, and govern capital with investor-grade precision.

Co-Investment, Syndication & Deal Participation

For Capital Owners Seeking Strategic Access with Risk Control

  • Multi-party capital structuring for deal participation and co-investment
  • Term sheet negotiation, legal rights enforcement & voting strategy
  • Downside protection and dispute resolution planning in advance
  • Investor onboarding, governance mapping, and exit protection

We don’t just open doors to deals — we protect your seat at the table.

Co-Investment, Syndication & Deal Participation

For Capital Owners Seeking Strategic Access with Risk Control

  • Multi-party capital structuring for deal participation and co-investment
  • Term sheet negotiation, legal rights enforcement & voting strategy
  • Downside protection and dispute resolution planning in advance
  • Investor onboarding, governance mapping, and exit protection

We don’t just open doors to deals — we protect your seat at the table.

Wealth & Asset Management Structuring

For Long-Term Wealth Preservation, Control & Global Alignment

  • Global asset protection vehicles (onshore/offshore) and holding models
  • Investment risk governance, board & portfolio oversight
  • Strategic liquidity planning and capital deployment models
  • ESG and compliance-aligned structuring for impact and growth capital

We align portfolios with structures that protect and perform.

Wealth & Asset Management Structuring

For Long-Term Wealth Preservation, Control & Global Alignment

  • Global asset protection vehicles (onshore/offshore) and holding models
  • Investment risk governance, board & portfolio oversight
  • Strategic liquidity planning and capital deployment models
  • ESG and compliance-aligned structuring for impact and growth capital

We align portfolios with structures that protect and perform.

When to Engage

Better Ask Handle

when...

  • You're moving capital to the UAE and need full control, legal protection, and speed
  • You need to structure a fund, SPV, or platform — and want regulatory clearance without delays
  • You’re navigating multi-jurisdictional exposure and need tax, legal, and asset coverage
  • You’re seeking access to syndicated deals but require rights protection and legal clarity
  • You're building a family office, investment platform, or trust — and want execution, not theory
  • You need capital governance, cross-border liquidity strategy, and secure portfolio structuring
Speak to a Partner

Capital deserves more than coordination. It demands execution.

Handle investor mandates are led by a multi-partner execution team, each bringing legal, financial, regulatory and investment platform expertise. The model is built for cross-border precision and institutional-grade control.

Mohamed Abu El-Makarem

Strategic Advisor to Family Boards & Founding Stakeholders

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Mohamed

Mohamed Abu El-Makarem

Strategic Advisor to Family Boards & Founding Stakeholders

A strategic business leader, dealmaker, and corporate advisor, Mohamed brings deep expertise in investment structuring, business turnarounds, and IPO preparation. He has led multi-billion-dollar M&A transactions, structured complex funding mechanisms, and advised boards, investors, and governments on growth, capital markets, and financial resilience—helping transform challenged businesses into scalable, profitable ventures. As the founder, Managing Partner, and Chairman of Handle Consulting, he has built a firm that rivals Tier-1 global advisory houses while maintaining agility and personalized execution. Mohamed leads the firm’s work in corporate funding, investment advisory, and business expansion—enabling clients to unlock growth, optimize capital strategies, and achieve long-term success.

  • International Commercial Negotiations & Deal Structuring
  • Strategic Planning & Market Expansion
  • Risk Mitigation & Complexity Management
  • Family Business Governance & Wealth Planning
  • IPO Readiness & Institutional Funding

Oliver von Wolff

Senior Partner, Deal Advisory, M&A & Capital

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Oliver

Oliver von Wolff

Senior Partner, Deal Advisory, M&A & Capital

A global M&A strategist and investment advisor, operating at the intersection of corporate finance, government engagement, and industry innovation. With over 25 years of experience, Oliver has led multi-billion-dollar deals, structured complex investment portfolios, and driven financial restructurings across global markets, with a proven track record in private equity, venture capital, and fintech. At Handle Consulting, Oliver spearheads M&A, restructuring, and cross-border investment strategies—helping clients identify the right opportunities, structure transactions effectively, and achieve transformative growth with precision and foresight.

  • Mergers & Acquisitions & Deal Advisory
  • Wealth & Asset Management
  • Investment Portfolio Strategy
  • Investment Strategy & Portfolio Diversification
  • Financial Due Diligence & Risk Analysis
  • Private Equity & Alternative Investments
  • Global Market Expansion & Cross-Border Transactions

Etienne van den Peereboom

Senior Partner, Strategy & Business Transformation

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Etienne

Etienne van den Peereboom

Senior Partner, Strategy & Business Transformation

A senior strategy leader and transformation specialist, with over 28 years of experience driving corporate strategy, business transformation, and investment planning across global markets. Etienne has led high-impact growth strategies, complex restructurings, and large-scale business transformations across sectors including financial services, real estate, healthcare, industrials, and government, with a proven ability to align vision with execution and deliver measurable results. At Handle Consulting, Etienne leads corporate strategy and transformation initiatives—partnering with CEOs and leadership teams to unlock market expansion, optimize investment strategies, and build resilient, future-ready businesses that are aligned with regulatory frameworks and regional growth opportunities.

  • Corporate Strategy & Business Transformation
  • Complex Business Restructuring & Turnarounds
  • Investment Strategy & Portfolio Diversification
  • Market Entry & Expansion
  • Advisory across key sectors including finance, real estate, healthcare, industrials, tech, and government.
  • Leadership Advisory & Strategic Execution

Amr El Sherbiny

Strategic Legal Advisor for Investment Structures, Trusts & Regulatory Compliance

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Amr

Amr El Sherbiny

Strategic Legal Advisor for Investment Structures, Trusts & Regulatory Compliance

A distinguished legal strategist, corporate litigation expert, and former judge and prosecutor. With over 30 years of experience, Amr has led high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and regulatory compliance matters—successfully resolving complex corporate disputes and advising on economic crime, financial misconduct, and white-collar investigations. At Handle Consulting, Amr drives corporate law, litigation, and regulatory compliance strategies—enabling clients to navigate legal complexities, mitigate risk, and protect their business interests through sharp, business-oriented legal solutions.

  • Corporate & Commercial Litigation.
  • Judicial & Prosecutorial Experience.
  • Senior Legal Counsel, Baker McKenzie.
  • Economic Crimes & White-Collar Defense.
  • International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution.

Capital deserves more than coordination. It demands execution.

Handle investor mandates are led by a multi-partner execution team, each bringing legal, financial, regulatory and investment platform expertise. The model is built for cross-border precision and institutional-grade control.

Mohamed Abu El-Makarem

Strategic Advisor to Family Boards & Founding Stakeholders

Contact
Mohamed

Mohamed Abu El-Makarem

Strategic Advisor to Family Boards & Founding Stakeholders

A strategic business leader, dealmaker, and corporate advisor, Mohamed brings deep expertise in investment structuring, business turnarounds, and IPO preparation. He has led multi-billion-dollar M&A transactions, structured complex funding mechanisms, and advised boards, investors, and governments on growth, capital markets, and financial resilience—helping transform challenged businesses into scalable, profitable ventures. As the founder, Managing Partner, and Chairman of Handle Consulting, he has built a firm that rivals Tier-1 global advisory houses while maintaining agility and personalized execution. Mohamed leads the firm’s work in corporate funding, investment advisory, and business expansion—enabling clients to unlock growth, optimize capital strategies, and achieve long-term success.

  • International Commercial Negotiations & Deal Structuring
  • Strategic Planning & Market Expansion
  • Risk Mitigation & Complexity Management
  • Family Business Governance & Wealth Planning
  • IPO Readiness & Institutional Funding

Oliver von Wolff

Senior Partner, Deal Advisory, M&A & Capital

Contact
Oliver

Oliver von Wolff

Senior Partner, Deal Advisory, M&A & Capital

A global M&A strategist and investment advisor, operating at the intersection of corporate finance, government engagement, and industry innovation. With over 25 years of experience, Oliver has led multi-billion-dollar deals, structured complex investment portfolios, and driven financial restructurings across global markets, with a proven track record in private equity, venture capital, and fintech. At Handle Consulting, Oliver spearheads M&A, restructuring, and cross-border investment strategies—helping clients identify the right opportunities, structure transactions effectively, and achieve transformative growth with precision and foresight.

  • Mergers & Acquisitions & Deal Advisory
  • Wealth & Asset Management
  • Investment Portfolio Strategy
  • Investment Strategy & Portfolio Diversification
  • Financial Due Diligence & Risk Analysis
  • Private Equity & Alternative Investments
  • Global Market Expansion & Cross-Border Transactions

Etienne van den Peereboom

Senior Partner, Strategy & Business Transformation

Contact
Etienne

Etienne van den Peereboom

Senior Partner, Strategy & Business Transformation

A senior strategy leader and transformation specialist, with over 28 years of experience driving corporate strategy, business transformation, and investment planning across global markets. Etienne has led high-impact growth strategies, complex restructurings, and large-scale business transformations across sectors including financial services, real estate, healthcare, industrials, and government, with a proven ability to align vision with execution and deliver measurable results. At Handle Consulting, Etienne leads corporate strategy and transformation initiatives—partnering with CEOs and leadership teams to unlock market expansion, optimize investment strategies, and build resilient, future-ready businesses that are aligned with regulatory frameworks and regional growth opportunities.

  • Corporate Strategy & Business Transformation
  • Complex Business Restructuring & Turnarounds
  • Investment Strategy & Portfolio Diversification
  • Market Entry & Expansion
  • Advisory across key sectors including finance, real estate, healthcare, industrials, tech, and government.
  • Leadership Advisory & Strategic Execution

Amr El Sherbiny

Strategic Legal Advisor for Investment Structures, Trusts & Regulatory Compliance

Contact
Amr

Amr El Sherbiny

Strategic Legal Advisor for Investment Structures, Trusts & Regulatory Compliance

A distinguished legal strategist, corporate litigation expert, and former judge and prosecutor. With over 30 years of experience, Amr has led high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and regulatory compliance matters—successfully resolving complex corporate disputes and advising on economic crime, financial misconduct, and white-collar investigations. At Handle Consulting, Amr drives corporate law, litigation, and regulatory compliance strategies—enabling clients to navigate legal complexities, mitigate risk, and protect their business interests through sharp, business-oriented legal solutions.

  • Corporate & Commercial Litigation.
  • Judicial & Prosecutorial Experience.
  • Senior Legal Counsel, Baker McKenzie.
  • Economic Crimes & White-Collar Defense.
  • International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution.

Building a fund? Protecting your capital? Structuring for global growth?

Let’s lead it — with legal certainty, financial clarity, and investor confidence.

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