Last updated: 10 April 2026
Contrarian Advisory & Trading FZCO ("the Firm," "we," "us," or "our") is a geopolitical advisory firm registered in the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) Free Zone, United Arab Emirates, under DMCC Licence No. 964020. Our registered address is Unit No. 3989, DMCC Business Centre, Level No. 1, Jewellery & Gemplex 3, Dubai, UAE. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website at contrarian-uae.com and any services provided through it.
By accessing or using this website, subscribing to our newsletter, or engaging our advisory services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our website or services. We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
The Firm provides geopolitical risk analysis, strategic advisory, and research services. All content published on this website, including but not limited to the Crisis Monitor, research publications, daily briefings, and market commentary, is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes, or is intended to constitute, investment advice, legal counsel, tax guidance, or any other form of professional recommendation. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any content on this website without seeking appropriate independent professional advice.
Our Trade & Sanctions Navigation service provides strategic analysis of trade flows, regulatory shifts, and compliance landscapes. This service constitutes strategic advisory only and does not constitute legal advice. The Firm is not a law firm and does not provide legal opinions on sanctions compliance. Clients engaging this service are strongly advised to consult qualified legal counsel in the relevant jurisdiction(s) before making any decisions based on our analysis. The Firm accepts no liability for any consequences arising from actions taken on the basis of our strategic advisory without independent legal verification.
The Crisis Monitor and other sections of this website may display financial market data, including commodity prices, equity indices, and currency rates. This data is sourced from publicly available application programming interfaces and third-party data providers. It is provided on an "as is" basis for informational context only and may be delayed, incomplete, or subject to error. The Firm does not guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any market data displayed. This data does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument. The Firm is not a licensed broker, dealer, or financial adviser in the UAE or any other jurisdiction for the purposes of this website.
Contrarian Advisory & Trading FZCO is not licensed or regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong ("SFC") or any other financial regulatory authority. The Firm's founder and CEO, Jean Claude Knebeler, separately holds a personal licence as a Responsible Officer issued by the SFC in his capacity as a director of Admiralty Asset Management Limited, a separate and independent legal entity with no corporate, ownership, or operational relationship to Contrarian Advisory & Trading FZCO. This website is operated solely by Contrarian Advisory & Trading FZCO, a DMCC-registered geopolitical advisory firm, and is not operated by, on behalf of, or in association with Admiralty Asset Management Limited. Nothing on this website constitutes a solicitation or offer of regulated financial services in Hong Kong or any other jurisdiction. Any services regulated by the SFC are provided exclusively through Admiralty Asset Management Limited, subject to its own terms, disclosures, and regulatory requirements.
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These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the DMCC Arbitration Centre or, where applicable, the courts of Dubai, UAE.
For any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
Contrarian Advisory & Trading FZCO
Unit No. 3989, DMCC Business Centre
Level No. 1, Jewellery & Gemplex 3
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
DMCC Licence No. 964020