Suditi Surana

Biography

Languages - English, Hindi
Jurisdictions - United Arab Emirates, England & Wales, India

Suditi Surana is a key member of Stephenson Harwood’s corporate team in Dubai, where she specialises in corporate and commercial law, advising a diverse range of clients on public and private M&A, private equity, joint ventures, and commercial arrangements. She is known for her global perspective and pragmatic approach, and her expertise is sought by international shipping groups, fintech innovators, and e-sports consultancies, among others, who value her strategic insight and ability to navigate the intricacies of cross-border transactions.

She provides comprehensive legal support, from structuring joint ventures to advising on fund raising and acquisitions, always with a focus on delivering commercial clarity and value. Her work spans various sectors, including transportation, technology, and foodtech, reflecting her versatility and deep understanding of the UAE market. Suditi is a trusted advisor to sovereign wealth funds, multinational corporations, venture capital firms, and high-growth startups.

Clients appreciate Suditi's proactive approach and her ability to act as an extension of their team, offering solutions that are both pragmatic and commercially viable. Her reputation for excellence is built on her commitment to helping clients overcome challenges and seize opportunities in the dynamic Middle Eastern business landscape.
Whether leading a multi-jurisdictional M&A or guiding a startup through funding, Suditi delivers strategic, business-focused legal solutions.

Experience

Foreign Direct Investment
- Advised a Liberian shipping group on its acquisition of a marine services group with entities in Fujairah, Dubai and Sharjah.
- Advising a UAE-based group on its acquisition of majority shareholding in a Delaware start-up which provides financing for light electric vehicles in emerging markets.
- Advising an American multinational technology company on its acquisition of a minority shareholding in a UAE-based electronic voucher distribution platform.
Joint Ventures
- Advised a KSA based transportation company on their internal restructuring and joint venture with a UAE based transportation and mobility solutions group.
- Advised an individual in his joint venture agreements and structuring his DIFC consultancy businesses.
- Advising a Chinese construction company in relation to its joint venture disputes and initiation of bankruptcy proceedings in the UAE.
Public and Private M&A
- Advised Muller and Phipps Group Holdings Limited on its acquisition of a Power League Gaming FZ-LLC, an e-sports and gaming consultancy and marketing company.
- Advised Jonas Software, part of Constellation Software Inc. on its acquisition of business of Kognitiv’s Loyalty Platform in the UAE.
- Advising an Indian pharmaceutical company in relation to its acquisition of its 100% share capital of a pharmaceutical packaging manufacturer in the UAE.

Private Equity
- Advised Augmentum Fintech, on its Series A investment in Payables Technology Holding Limited which holds Pemo, an innovative expense management solution serving customers across the Middle East.
- Advised a UHNI KSA national on his angel investments in the UAE in a foodtech and a KYC solutions entity.
- Advising a UAE sovereign wealth fund on its acquisition of minority shareholding in various entities within the sustainability and waste management industry.
Corporate and Commercial
- Advised various clients, TBO Tek Limited, Concord Enviro Systems Ltd, Foodlinks Limited and Aurionpro Solutions Limited and on their initial public offering in the Indian securities market with respect to their UAE based assets and subsidiaries.
- Advised a Canadian wealth management firm on their Middle East entry strategy and arrangements with UAE based regulated firms.
- Advised a German plant-based food company on its distribution arrangements in the GCC.
Structuring and UAE entry
- Advised an Indian multi brand cloud kitchen start up in relation to its UAE entry, acquisition of various restaurant assets in the UAE and seed round fund raise by its ADGM entity.
- Advising various clients on the set up and licensing of regulated financial entities in the ADGM and DIFC.
- Advising various local and international funds on the distribution of units of investment funds in the UAE and financial free zones.
Technology
- Advising a payment services entity registered in the DIFC on its multiple venture capital investment rounds.
- Assisting a UAE-based virtual asset service provider with its license application before the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority.
- Advising an international digital payment services group in relation to setting up a joint venture for an undertaking merchant acquiring services in the UAE.