About us

Who We Are

Amatco Ltd was established with a singular vision: to provide world-class strategic advisory services where governance, business, and global capital converge. Our operations are rooted in discretion, integrity, and a deep understanding of international affairs. We operate across continents — engaging with governments, multilateral institutions, and sovereign wealth funds to deliver bespoke, high-impact solutions.

Strategic Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of discretion, trust, and ethical conduct ensuring every engagement reflects our unwavering commitment to long-term value and principled advisory.
Diplomatic Precision
We navigate complex political and institutional landscapes with discretion and accuracy, delivering solutions that align with national interests and international sensitivities.
Global Insight
Our advisors bring deep regional expertise and global perspective empowering clients to make informed, strategic decisions across jurisdictions, sectors, and political systems.
Trusted Access
Amatco operates through established, high-level networks providing our clients with discreet access to decision-makers, strategic partners, and critical opportunities worldwide.

Zainab Eltaira

Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Amatco
Zainab Eltaira is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Amatco, an international advisory firm specialising in legal consultancy, government relations, and cross-border investment. With over three decades of experience, she advises governments, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and multinational corporations on high-level legal, commercial, and strategic matters.

Ms. Eltaira has led major engagements across the MENA region, Europe, and emerging markets, providing counsel on legal reform, foreign direct investment, institutional restructuring, and geopolitical risk. She is widely respected for her ability to navigate complex political environments and design frameworks that enable long-term public-private cooperation.

In addition to her legal and investment expertise, Zainab advises on government strategic communications—supporting state institutions in shaping public narratives, managing diplomatic messaging, and reinforcing national reform agendas.

Under her leadership, Amatco operates at the highest levels of international business and governance, serving as a trusted partner to clients navigating sensitive, high-stakes environments with discretion and clarity.
our leadership

Meet Our Team

Zainab Eltaira

Executive Leader in Government Engagement, Legal Innovation, and Global Policy Advisory
Alistdair Wilson Gough
Expert in Global Wealth Structuring and Government Compliant tax Planning

Alistdair Wilson Gough

With over four decades of experience, Alistdair Wilson Gough is a leading expert in international tax planning and asset structuring. Throughout his distinguished career, he has advised clients across the UK and globally on complex, cross-border asset transfers, tax-exempt intergenerational wealth strategies, and sophisticated non-domicile planning frameworks.

Mr. Wilson Gough has played a pivotal role in the establishment and management of multiple London-based family offices, overseeing significant private wealth holdings and direct investments. His work is defined by discretion, precision, and deep technical expertise—providing strategic guidance to high-net worth individuals and families with complex, multi-jurisdictional interests.
Deniz Hacaloğlu
Senior Urban Development Advisor for National Vision and Strategic Planning Initiative

Deniz Hacaloğlu

Deniz Hacaloğlu is a distinguished urban designer and architect with a global track record in delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure and development projects across the Middle East, Europe, and Central Asia. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of design, planning, and strategic execution, she advises governments, institutional investors, and private developers on large-scale urban transformation initiatives.

Ms Hacaloğlu brings both academic depth and design excellence to every engagement. Her expertise spans master planning, airport development, healthcare infrastructure, and hospitality projects, each executed with a deep understanding of regional context, regulatory frameworks, and long-term development goals.

A seasoned business development executive, she has led cross-functional teams, international proposal efforts, and major contract negotiations across geographies. She is known for her ability to align urban design with policy objectives, commercial imperatives, and strategic national visions. Ms Hacaloğlu plays a key role in advising on urban development, infrastructure strategy, and planning frameworks, supporting clients in shaping environments that are resilient, investment-ready, and globally competitive.
Dominick Ashe
Strategic Consultant to Governments on National Education and Institutional Development

Dominick Ashe

An alumnus of Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford, Dominick Ashe brings over two decades of experience in investment banking and strategic advisory roles across finance and education. He held senior posts at both the Hong Kong and UK Securities Institutes, where he oversaw the development and administration of professional qualifications for the financial services industry.

Mr. Ashe serves as a trusted conduit between family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and leading professional service providers. His work spans global divisions, delivering bespoke education strategies and institutional partnerships.

Dominick also advises governments and public-sector stakeholders on the design and implementation of national education initiatives, particularly in curriculum reform, independent school development, and cross-border education investment.
Farah London DStG
Global Trade Strategist and Government Affairs Leader

Farah London DStG

Farah London DStG is a globally recognised leader in international trade, public affairs, and strategic advisory, with over 26 years of experience spanning corporate, governmental, and entrepreneurial ventures across six continents, bringing a powerful combination of geopolitical insight, commercial diplomacy, and cross-sector leadership to the firm’s global engagements.

She serves on the G20 Business 20 (B20) Trade & Investment Taskforces for Brazil 2024 and South Africa 2025, where she contributes to the development of global trade policy and investment frameworks. Farah also holds the title of Dame of the International Knightly Order Valiant of St. George and serves as Deputy Commander of its London Branch. She is a Freeman of the City of London and a prominent voice in public policy and economic diplomacy.

In 2021, she stood as an independent candidate in the Mayor of London election, reflecting her deep commitment to civic leadership and community advancement. She continues to serve on boards and committees dedicated to public safety, social justice, and environmental welfare, including the City of London Crime Prevention Association and Our Safer City (VAWG). Farah London DStG provides strategic counsel on international positioning, investment diplomacy, and multilateral engagement supporting both state and private sector clients in achieving influence, access, and long-term growth on the global stage.
Fatma Cayir
Senior Government Advisor on International Migration and Border Policy

Fatma Cayir

Fatma Cayir is a senior advisor specialising in international migration policy, with over two decades of experience advising governments, institutions, and high-level stakeholders on complex issues related to immigration, mobility, and regulatory frameworks. Her expertise lies in the intersection of migration governance, national security, and economic strategy, particularly in contexts where migration policy carries diplomatic, humanitarian, and investment implications.

With a strong background in private client services and global mobility dynamics, Ms. Cayir has contributed to the development of national migration strategies and advised on bilateral and multilateral agreements concerning immigration, border policy, and citizenship reform. She is known for providing discreet, tailored guidance to government entities and high-level clients navigating politically sensitive migration issues across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Jason Masimore
Former U.S. Federal Prosecutor and Expert in Transnational Legal Strategy

Jason Masimore

Jason Masimore is a seasoned trial lawyer and strategic advisor with extensive international experience. A former federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice in the Southern District of New York, Mr. Masimore is widely recognised for his expertise in complex cross-border criminal and civil matters. He serves as a trusted legal counsel to institutions, trustees, politically exposed persons, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, often operating in high-risk or high-stakes environments.

His global portfolio spans North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, with significant experience in offshore jurisdictions including the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Cook Islands, Jersey, and the Republic of Seychelles.

Drawing on his prosecutorial background, Mr. Masimore is particularly adept at devising multi-jurisdictional strategies, both offensive and defensive, in connection with corporate disputes, asset protection, fraud investigations, and allegations of criminal conduct. His counsel is regularly sought in matters requiring discretion, precision, and a deep understanding of transnational legal systems.
Mohit Kirpalani Lalwani
Advisor on Sovereign Investment Strategy and Government Led Capital Initiatives

Mohit Kirpalani Lalwani

Mohit Kirpalani Lalwani is a seasoned investment strategist with a distinguished career spanning public and private markets, institutional asset management, and global capital advisory. He has held senior roles within some of the UK’s most respected financial institutions, where he led on the deployment of capital across multiple asset classes, sectors, and jurisdictions.

With extensive experience navigating economic cycles and geopolitical shifts, Mr. Lalwani brings a macro-informed perspective to investment planning, combining deep technical analysis with strategic foresight. His work spans equities, fixed income, private equity, infrastructure, and alternative investments, with a particular focus on emerging and frontier markets.

Mr Kirpalani Lalwani advises sovereign entities, family offices, and private investors on investment strategy, portfolio structuring, and risk-adjusted growth. He is also instrumental in evaluating and structuring capital for government linked development initiatives and cross-border joint ventures.
Muath Almajed
Former Executive President of the National Governance Center and Advisor on Legal Transformation

Muath Almajed

Muath Almajed is a distinguished legal advisor with extensive experience in public sector reform, regulatory development, and legal affairs across various government institutions. Over the course of his career, he has led numerous legal and institutional projects at the highest levels, including regulatory reform and legislative drafting for ministries and government agencies.

In addition to his advisory roles in governance, agriculture, water, environment, and food security, Dr. Almajed has played a key role in nationwide initiatives on food loss and waste. He is recognised for his strategic insight in navigating complex policy challenges and delivering solutions that reflect both legal rigor and institutional understanding.

He previously served as Executive President of the National Governance Center in Riyadh, where he headed elite legal teams guiding national level legal and governance projects. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping cohesive strategies for institutional reform and sectoral development.
Philip Newhouse
Senior Legal Advisor on Cross-Border Transactions, Privatization, and International Investment

Philip Newhouse

Philip Newhouse is a senior legal advisor with over 40 years of experience advising governments, financial institutions, and multinational corporations on high-value, cross-border transactions. He has played a central role in structuring international investments, privatization initiatives, and commercial legal frameworks, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe.

His portfolio includes the formation of private equity and real estate funds, as well as advising on mergers, acquisitions, and listings across global stock exchanges. He recently led the legal advisory team for the cross-border merger involving the Warsaw Stock Exchange, formalised at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Mr. Newhouse has advised clients across more than 25 jurisdictions, including Canada, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and India, and is known for his strategic insight in navigating complex, multi-jurisdictional legal environments.
Sarhan Al Raisi
Senior Counsel in Commercial Litigation, Corporate Structuring, and Public-Private Law

Sarhan Al Raisi

Dr. Sarhan Al Raisi is widely regarded as one of the most prominent legal figures in the Sultanate of Oman. With decades of distinguished legal practice, Dr. Al Raisi has played a leading role in shaping the commercial legal landscape of the region, particularly in the areas of international arbitration, corporate law, and regulatory frameworks supporting economic development.

His expertise spans the structuring and governance of commercial entities, the drafting and negotiation of high-value contracts, and the legal infrastructure for free economic zones and investment platforms. Dr. Al Raisi has advised on mergers, acquisitions, equity transactions, and venture capital arrangements, and is also experienced in financial crime investigations and corporate compliance.

In addition to his corporate advisory work, Dr. Al Raisi leads high-level litigation and defence teams representing banks and multinational corporations in complex legal disputes. His practice is distinguished by a combination of legal depth, commercial acumen, and strategic foresight.
Salim Ketata
Senior Advisor Industrial Strategy & International Expansion

Salim Ketata

Mr Ketata is a seasoned international executive and strategic advisor with over 15 years of leadership experience across the pharmaceutical, oil & gas, automotive, construction, and education sectors. A Swiss national fluent in multiple languages, he brings a global perspective and a proven track record in managing complex operations, driving growth, and leading high performance teams across diverse markets.

Throughout his career, Mr Ketata has held senior roles including General Manager in the pharmaceutical sector and Head of Production in oil & gas where he successfully led large-scale operations, executed cross border ventures, and delivered sustained profitability in highly competitive environments.

At Amatco, he advises clients on industrial strategy, operational scaling, and international market entry, particularly in emerging economies. His expertise in strategic decision-making, financial management, and new business development supports both public and private sector clients in navigating expansion, restructuring, and cross-sector collaboration.
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