Ayman Alashkar
CEO, Hamilton Bradshaw Dubai & the GCC
20+ years' experience
Regional strategy, investor relations and market entry across the GCC.
Regional Expansion
Entrepreneurs in Dubai & the GCC
Supporting ambitious founders building service-led businesses across Dubai and the wider GCC.
Capital and Expertise for the Region
Led from our Dubai office by Ayman Alashkar, we partner with founders building businesses in professional services, recruitment and consulting.
Hamilton Bradshaw is the family office of James Caan CBE, so we invest long-term principal capital rather than a fund with a fixed life.
We combine that capital with on-the-ground guidance, helping regional founders scale locally and connect into international markets.
Mentorship is central. Founders work directly with Ayman and the Dubai team, and draw on James Caan CBE for coaching on hiring, pricing, leadership and expansion.
What we do
A UK Investment Office With People on the Ground in Dubai
Capital, licensing and set-up know-how, and the operating support to scale a regional business that can also trade internationally.
Who this is for: Founders launching or scaling professional services, recruitment and consulting businesses in the GCC.
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Mentorship & coaching
Founders are mentored by Ayman Alashkar and the wider team, with James Caan CBE personally involved.
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Local execution
A Dubai team that understands licensing, free zones, hiring and trading across the GCC.
03
Aligned capital
Structures built around the founder's plan and timeline.
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A bridge to the UK and Europe
Access to our London platform, clients and portfolio, so a regional business can win international mandates.
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Operating support
Finance, systems and back-office infrastructure so founders can focus on clients.
Hamilton Bradshaw in Dubai
Hear how our Dubai team partners with founders across the GCC.
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Mentorship & Coaching
Personal guidance from James Caan CBE and operators who have scaled and exited businesses.
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Regional Insight
A working understanding of the Dubai and GCC operating environment.
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Aligned Capital
Structures designed around the founder's vision and timeline.
04
Global Reach
Connection to our network across the UK, Europe, the US and Asia.
What We Look For
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Founder‑led service businesses across Dubai and the GCC
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Proven revenue and a repeatable client model
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Ambition to scale regionally and internationally
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Governance and reporting discipline, or willingness to build it
- 05
Alignment with a long‑term partner
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A clear path to value creation
Our Approach
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Proposal Submission
Share your plan and traction through our online form.
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Initial Consultation
Meet our Dubai team in person or virtually.
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Tailored Investment
Capital and operational support shaped around the GCC opportunity.
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Realising Value
Building towards a realisation that reflects what you have created.
Our People
Dubai & GCC Leadership & Team
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Dubai & GCC Leadership
James Caan CBE
Chairman & Founder
35+ years' experience
Entrepreneurship, private equity and growth strategy. Four decades building, backing and exiting founder-led businesses.
Deepak Jalan
Chief Investment Officer
25+ years' experience
Investment strategy, portfolio construction and deal structuring across the firm's platforms.
Discuss Your Growth Plans in Dubai & the GCC
Speak directly with Ayman Alashkar, CEO of Hamilton Bradshaw in Dubai.
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Capital Markets & Fund Investments
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Connect
Start a partnership conversation with our London or Dubai team.
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