Halim Shehadeh

Halim Shehadeh is the Chief Executive Officer of The CWB Group (CWB), an Intellectual Property Consultancy that serves clients from across the globe, ranging from some of the world’s largest brand owners to local start-ups and individual inventors. The CWB Group operates out of 7 countries in the Middle East & North Africa and provides services throughout the region.

Halim currently manages the day-to-day business at CWB, which includes mentoring the practice team, maintaining client relationships, and overseeing financial aspects of the business to ensure the company’s performance is aligned with the overall strategy and is on track to reach proposed goals.

Before establishing CWB in 2006, Halim managed the UAE office of Saba IP. In that role, he led a large team responsible for the protection of many of the world’s most famous brands. After having recognized the market growth and business potential, he decided to set up his own firm.

Halim counsels clients on tailored regional anti-counterfeiting programs and trademark filing strategies.

“CEO Halim Shehadeh runs a tight ship while orchestrating key enforcement campaigns alongside the personable and service-minded” – World Trademark Review, 2021