Nicholas Davies

Nick is Co-Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Operating Officer of Sandrock Capital. He sits on the firm's Board of Directors, senior management team, and its investment and compliance committees. As COO, he oversees internal operations and applies his legal and strategic expertise across the key markets in which the firm is active. With more than 20 years of experience as an international lawyer and adviser, Nick has been based in Hong Kong, London, Moscow, and, since 2022, the United Arab Emirates. He qualified as an English lawyer in 2006 and built his career at Linklaters, Allen & Overy, and Freshfields before becoming a partner with Appleby and Walkers in Hong Kong. In addition to his role at Sandrock, Nick is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of SBL International, a leading boutique law firm headquartered in the UAE. His experience across multiple jurisdictions enables him to bring strong governance, regulatory insight, and cross-border expertise to Sandrock's global operations.

Nicholas Davies brings more than 20 years of international legal and advisory experience to GEMM Business Consultants, having built his career across some of the world's most demanding financial centres — London, Hong Kong, Moscow, and, since 2022, the United Arab Emirates. Nick is Co-Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Operating Officer of Sandrock Capital, where he sits on the Board of Directors, senior management team, and its investment and compliance committees. As COO, he oversees internal operations and applies his legal and strategic expertise across the firm's key markets. He is also Co-Founder and Managing Partner of SBL International, a leading boutique law firm headquartered in the UAE. Nick qualified as an English lawyer in 2006 and forged his early career at three of the world's most prestigious law firms — Linklaters, Allen & Overy, and Freshfields — before becoming a partner with Appleby and Walkers in Hong Kong. His practice has spanned emerging markets, M&A, capital markets, and complex cross-border transactions across multiple jurisdictions. His experience in governance, regulatory compliance, and international legal frameworks makes him a distinctive voice within the GEMM advisory team — particularly for clients seeking structuring and transaction support across the GCC and beyond.