Nabil has served as the Managing Partner of Sovereign Trust Consultancy (Bahrain) W.L.L. since 2011. In addition to his role in Bahrain, he is also a Director overseeing the Group’s operations in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. With extensive regional experience, Nabil is responsible for managing and developing the Group’s activities across Bahrain, Saudi Arabia (Eastern Province), Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, and Lebanon.

Nabil regularly counsels clients on regulatory frameworks and cross-border structuring, ensuring compliant and commercially sound solutions. He also actively participates in regional conferences, forums, and exhibitions, contributing insights on legal, regulatory, and wealth structuring developments across the GCC and the wider Middle East.

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Paulina has extensive experience in corporate and commercial advisory, supporting businesses across their full lifecycle – from market entry and structuring to ongoing operations and strategic transactions. She advises on shareholder arrangements, joint ventures, commercial contracts, and cross-border business models, ensuring alignment with local regulatory frameworks while safeguarding clients’ commercial objectives. Her work often involves close interaction with senior management and stakeholders to structure practical, risk-balanced solutions in dynamic and highly regulated environments.

With a strong background in corporate services, she has deep expertise in navigating regulatory environments in jurisdictions such as the UAE (mainland, DIFC, and ADGM), Qatar, KSA, Bahrain, Oman and other regional hubs, with a focus on ensuring legal robustness while enabling commercial flexibility.

She also brings solid experience in mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, project financing, contract negotiations, as well as real estate and construction projects, advising on transaction structuring, risk identification, and execution across multiple jurisdictions. Her work includes supporting clients from initial structuring and due diligence to negotiation and completion.

Paulina is recognized for her pragmatic, solutions-driven approach and her ability to align legal strategy with business objectives. She regularly advises senior stakeholders on risk management, dispute mitigation, and governance best practices.

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She has contributed to the development and implementation of HR frameworks across multi-jurisdictional operations, supporting governance, compliance, and workforce development, while aligning people strategy with broader commercial objectives.

In addition to her internal role, Nina supports Sovereign’s HR advisory offering in the Middle East, advising clients on employment compliance, organisational design, employee relations, workforce planning, and organisational change. She is known for providing clear, practical guidance in complex regulatory environments.

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Originally from South Africa, Bianca brings an international outlook shaped by her education in Singapore and the UK, followed by her relocation to the UAE. Her career spans multimedia and retail, equipping her with a versatile marketing skill set, before transitioning into the corporate services sector where she continues to grow and excel.

With over six years in Dubai, Bianca leads marketing efforts across the Middle East and Mauritius, strengthening brand presence and supporting business growth. Her progressive approach have elevated regional marketing standards.

Bianca holds a BA in Media and Communications, as well as a Diploma in Event Management.

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He has supported multinational corporations with a focus on helping clients establish operations in the Middle East and navigate compliance requirements, enabling them to achieve their transformation objectives.

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With more than 20 years in corporate services and business consultancy, Neil has an in-depth understanding of GCC markets. His expertise spans local regulations, strategic business planning, and the implementation of effective market entry strategies.

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At Sovereign PPG, Hussein leads business development across a full spectrum of corporate services, including company formation, governmental services, licensing, PRO support, HR, and compliance solutions. He manages client relationships and expectations while ensuring seamless project delivery, working closely with internal teams and senior leadership. Hussein is highly experienced with key authorities in Qatar, including the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), and Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), as well as other regulatory bodies across the GCC.

Throughout his career, Hussein has held management positions that have strengthened his leadership capabilities and broadened his expertise in both corporate services and commercial sales. His deep understanding of the GCC regulatory environment, combined with a client-focused approach, enables him to deliver tailored, practical solutions that support long-term business success.

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He joined the Sovereign Group in 2010, moving to Dubai to build and lead what is now the Group’s largest sales team. From 2015 to 2020, he was the Managing Director of Sovereign Middle East where he was instrumental in expanding the Group’s product offering in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to include market entry services. Nicholas has travelled extensively to promote the United Arab Emirates around the world as a place to do business and has spoken at a number of international conferences and seminars on the subject.

In October 2018, Nicholas was appointed to the Group Board as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)  and currently oversees the Group’s sales and growth strategy. He sits on multiple boards and travels extensively. In March 2021, he relocated to Zug, Switzerland.

Nicholas was admitted as a Chartered Director by the Institute of Directors (IOD) in 2024. He completed his Certificate in Company Direction in 2021 and was awarded a Distinction in the IOD Diploma in Company Direction in 2023. He is a Member of the Institute of Directors and an Associate of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).

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With strong expertise in financial management, IFRS compliance, and process optimisation, Amir supports clients in enhancing efficiency and achieving their strategic objectives. He is also recognised for building strong client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and leading teams to deliver consistent excellence.

Amir is recognised for his ability to adapt to evolving business environments, maintain a strategic perspective, and lead collaborative teams effectively. He is committed to excellence in client service and takes pride in building strong, trusted relationships while driving continuous improvement across all areas of his work.

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In parallel, Mindy serves as Director of Marketing at the Singapore Business Council Qatar, where she contributes to strengthening bilateral business ties and driving engagement between Singaporean and Qatari businesses. Her role involves supporting strategic initiatives, partnerships, and market outreach within the local business community.

With over 20 years of experience across Asia, Australia, and the GCC, Mindy’s background spans financial services and sales leadership, including roles at Citibank, Zurich Insurance Company Ltd., and Utmost Group. She brings a strong track record in driving revenue growth, managing cross-border teams, and helping businesses navigate complex regulatory environments to achieve sustainable international expansion.

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With over 10 years of HR experience in the region, Faraz has supported organisations with everything from building HR departments from the ground up to strengthening existing people frameworks in line with local requirements and best practice. As part of his wider role within the team, he also helps introduce clients to the broader suite of services offered by Sovereign PPG, including company formation, payroll, accounting and bookkeeping, corporate secretarial support, and other business solutions that complement their people and operational needs.

Faraz’s academic background is in law in the UK, with a focus on contract and commercial law, before transitioning into HR in the UAE. He is a CIPD Level 5 qualified and currently pursuing his CIPD Level 7, reflecting his ongoing commitment to professional development and to delivering high quality, practical support to businesses operating across the region.

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In her role, Nadia leads the design and implementation of efficient corporate structures, supporting clients in establishing and expanding their businesses across multiple jurisdictions. She works closely with regulatory authorities and stakeholders to ensure full compliance while delivering streamlined, practical solutions aligned with each client’s strategic objectives.

Recognized for a detail-oriented and solutions-driven approach, Nadia has successfully managed a wide range of projects involving company formation, restructuring, and operational optimization. Her ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks and translate them into clear, actionable strategies makes her a trusted advisor to clients.

With a strong academic background and a commitment to excellence, Nadia continues to play a key role in driving client success and supporting the firm’s growth through high-quality advisory and operational leadership.

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