Jawad Zabar

Group General Counsel & Secretary to the Board | BFC Group Holdings | Bahrain

A results-driven General Counsel & Board Secretary with 18+ years of experience in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, M&A, and strategic legal advisory within international banking, financial services, and payments industries. Adept at leading high-stakes negotiations, structuring complex cross-border transactions, and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including the GCC, EU, MENA, and Asia. As a trusted strategic advisor to boards, executives, and regulators, I specialize in navigating regulatory complexities, mitigating legal and reputational risks, and enhancing corporate governance frameworks to drive business continuity and sustainable growth. My expertise spans financial transactions, fintech regulations, risk management, AML/KYC compliance, and corporate restructuring.

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