Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 1
Contact number
+971 4 4267100Chambers Review
This esteemed law firm has a pre-eminent reputation for corporate and M&A work in the UAE. With offices in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the firm is well recognised for handling high-stakes M&A deals across a wide spectrum of industries, most significantly in financial services, healthcare and education. The team's lawyers are well placed to assist its top-flight client base with joint ventures and disposals, and have further noteworthy expertise in energy and technology-related transactions. The team's other areas of expertise include group restructurings and corporate governance matters. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm advised Mubadala on the sale of stakes in Masdar to TAQA and ADNOC, in a deal valued at USD1.9 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They provide clear advice and direction in a concise and uncomplicated way, together with having a good understanding of the key drivers behind the transaction and the concerns of the parties."
"They provide clear advice and direction in a concise and uncomplicated way, together with having a good understanding of the key drivers behind the transaction and the concerns of the parties."
Notable Practitioners
Ibrahim Mubaydeen is a distinguished lawyer, particularly noted for his handling of transactions relating to power and infrastructure projects. He has led some of the largest M&A transactions in the UAE, most notably within the oil and gas sector, while also excelling at corporate restructuring work.
David Foster has fast become a go-to lawyer for market-leading M&A transactions in the UAE. As regional head of corporate in the Dubai office, he is very experienced in cross-border mergers, equity investments and joint ventures, acting particularly for clients in the education sector.
"David helps us with large, complex, cross-border M&A deals. He is hard-working, commercial, always available and easy to work with."
Khalid Garousha is a highly esteemed lawyer, based in Abu Dhabi, who has a formidable reputation for his work on market-leading M&A transactions. He is also an eminent figure in ECM matters, most significantly in IPOs.
"Khalid is one of the strongest lawyers in the Middle East."
"He is very hands-on, attending most calls and meetings himself and making himself available whenever needed for any one-on-one discussions."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
United Arab Emirates