Professional Qualifications

  • Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales

Recognitions

  • Adam has been ranked Tier 1 in Corporate Investigations by Chambers Global each year since 2015 and in Chambers Global 2021 commended for his anti-corruption and anti-bribery practice and advice on regulatory and compliance issues." A client noted “I always find him to be incredibly responsive, with an understanding of business issues well beyond the confines of his day-to-day practice, which makes him an excellent relationship partner and advocate.”
  • Adam has previously been described in Chambers Global as a "first rate lawyer", "incredibly responsive, very clear and concise in communication, and very pragmatic, “very calm and pleasant to work with; take that personality trait and combine it with his expertise, and it’s a very comforting experience” and is “extremely well versed in different sectors, and has a good working relationship with local companies”, "widely recognised for his expertise on contention work in Bahrain, in particular for representing financial institutions on cross-border disputes", "acclaimed for his broad experience locally and regionally", “very competent and very strong in investigations” with a “strong track record in regulatory mandates” and "a lawyer with significant experience and a clear cut approach" with "a track record of advising international companies in Bahrain and the wider region".
  • Adam is ranked as a Leading Individual by Legal 500.
  • Adam is also independently rated by Acritas Stars.
  • Adam is Co-Chair of the firm’s Global Investigations Group.
  • Adam Vause is commended for his anti-corruption and anti-bribery practice. He frequently advises clients on regulatory issues as well as internal compliance policies. His experience as a former UK SFO prosecutor provides him an unique understanding of the UK Bribery Act and fraud matters.
  • Adam Vause co-chairs the global investigations group at DLA Piper from his base in Dubai. He is widely commended for this Middle East anti-corruption and anti-bribery practice. He frequently advises clients on regulatory issues as well as internal compliance policies. His experience as a former UK SFO prosecutor provides him a unique understanding of the UK Bribery Act and related fraud matters. “Adam Vause is pragmatic and practical in his approach to investigations.” Adam Vause’s knowledge of the risks and particularities of the region is exceptional. He is very hand-on, practical and easy to talk to.” Chambers Global 2022

Education

  • University of Nottingham, BA (Hons) Law, 1995
  • The College of Law, Legal Practice Course, 1996

Memberships

  • Registered DIFC Courts' Practitioner