2017 Legal Awards

32 Acquisition International - Legal Awards 2017 Senat Management Consultancy FZC is an international company in Dubai with a diverse clientele from Europe. We invited Rena Clute-Simon to tell us more about the company and to discuss what services the firm offers. ealing with a vast array of clients, mostly in Europe, Senat are pursuing business in the Middle East and Far East. Concurrently, Middle East and Far East clients are moving towards Europe on a corporate level. To assist them, Senat focuses on an assortment of areas within the market, including international corporate services, management consulting and project management, as well as the development of start-ups. Rena explains how it feels to win this award and what challenges the firm has had to overcome, which has resulted in this success. “First of all, at Senat we are honoured to have received this award, which we feel that our competencies have earned us. Our biggest challenge which we had to overcome was trying to adapt to a changing international environment. Our focus is on remaining flexible, professional and proactive.” Discussing the company’s client base, Rena tells us which type of clients the firm deals with frequently, and how it’s customers contributes to its success. As in most industries, building and maintaining relationships are vital to a company’s success, and this is something Senat does extremely well. “Basically, our client base includes businessmen and entrepreneurs who are active in the areas of education, healthcare, IT software and security, and personal security. For us, a successful client relationship is based on trust, communication and understanding. We believe in long-standing relationships and to provide our clients with the best possible service. “To provide this we interact in our company across all sectors with ease. Being located in Dubai, one of the world’s most international cities we have a rich cultural and professional background. This translates into a diverse company culture where tolerance and respect is the most important aspect in order to achieve our goals.” Being the best in the business means having the best staff possible. Rena comments on the firm’s stringent hiring structure, showcasing how Senat is able to attract the most talented employees, and how the firms networking ability helps them implement a strong recruitment process. Company: Senat Management Consultancy FZC Contact: Ms. Rena Clute-Simon Email: info@ senat-management.com Address: Concord Tower, Office 2714, Dubai Media City, Dubai, POB 393384, UAE Phone: 00971 4 425 3533 Website: www.senat-management.com Senat Management Consultancy FZC D LA170045 “We rely on our international network and contacts to find new talents and also to get noticed by them. Being well connected is integral to our success. As a boutique consulting company, our network is one of our strong suits and one we are proud of.” Rena describes what aspects the firm believes are the most rewarding when working in the legal sector. Securing justice for clients and leaving them satisfied is a key motivator for Rena and Senat. “Having had a presence in the UAE since 1984 and having a very diverse team, we are able to provide support to our clients in a variety of fields and to make connections, where connections need to be made. “We also help our clients navigate the legal framework in every business case in a successful manner. This leads to a very rewarding environment and is the most rewarding aspect of specifically working in the legal profession.” In her concluding comments, Rena comments on what she anticipates the future holds for Senat. The industry is evolving constantly and she mentions how some developments within the past year were not anticipated, and looking ahead, Senat will plan accordingly. “We as a firm, value our networks and strive to find the best possible solution for our clients. Our plan for the future is that we want to be effectively prepared for any potential recessions.” “Finally, the last years have shown developments not many could have foreseen, it is therefore our objective to be able to adapt to any future changes as rapidly as possible. Having said that, we do expect more changes to come in the regional and international legal market.” Best Tax Planning Firm - UAE