About

As general counsel for one of the region’s largest financial institutions, Nabil Azar is an influential industry figure. He is particularly known for his role in Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)’s purchase of RBS’s retail and SME divisions. Lebanese-qualified and fluent in English and French, Azar has advised banks throughout his career, both in private practice and in-house at various institutions. He took up his previous role at ADCB in 2008, where he set up its entire legal function from scratch. Throughout his six years within the function, the team grew from two to 12, and his remit expanded from heading retail banking, to leading business and high-net-worth lines also. Azar previously worked at Barclays, across its Lebanese and Dubai businesses.