Dr Abdou is an esteemed academic lecturer at the Libyan Academy for Postgraduate Studies. He previously worked at the Prime Ministers Office, where he was responsible for international economic co-operation affairs.

Dr Abdou's practice specializes in Commercial Law and Corporate Law. with particular experience in corporate and structured financing of various types, as well as M&As. He advises clients on everything from outsourcing projects, network procurement, and infrastructure contracts. He also has extensive experience in dealing with day-day commercial issues that companies face, including agency and representation. He spends most of his time co-ordinating advice on a multi-jurisdictional basis for companies with multinational operations. He also advises start-ups and newly established Foreign Investment Enterprises (FIEs) on matters including M&A and restructuring. Furthermore Dr Abdou has experience in other areas of law including Telecommunication Law, Oil and Gas Law, Civil Law, and Banking Law. He also advises many entities on governance and operational matters.

Dr Abdou has acted on behalf of many international law firms locally, as well as representing some of the largest multinational companies. He has also provided numerous expert reports to courts in the UK, USA and Germany.

Furthermore, Dr. Abdou has also been involved in many different committees responsible for developing the Libyan legal system, whether as a committee member or head of the committee.

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PhD in Corporate Governance - University of Glasgow - 2015

Masters in International Economic Law - Case Western University, Ohio - 2011

Masters in Financial Law - University of Zaitouna, Libya - 2006

Bachelor of Law - Tripoli University - 2002