Capital Markets
Global Guide 2024 : Middle East-wide
Band 3
Contact number
+971 4 425 6300About
Provided by Dechert LLP
Dechert lawyers have a strong history of working with clients in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Our practitioners pioneered the development of capital markets in the region and maintain an enviable position as market leaders. With the support of the extensive global resources of an international law firm, we advise local, regional and international clients on all matters of law and regulation, applying a creative, results-oriented approach to any type of project or transaction.
Working from Dubai and London, our team includes Middle Eastern, English and U.S.-qualified lawyers who conduct business in Arabic and English with equal dexterity.
We execute complex, market-leading, cross-border financial transactions throughout the region, where we have a significant history and have been instrumental in the development of the capital markets. We regularly represent the full spectrum of offering participants in public and private debt, equity, equity-linked and other securities offerings. Notably, the team has advised in connection with more than 100 sovereign debt issuances, as well as on many transactions in the region that were the firsts of their kind.
Chambers Review
Dechert is active on matters across the Middle East, principally calling upon the expertise of its lawyers based in London and Dubai. Its well-established practice has particular strengths in matters originating in Egypt and the Levant. The firm represents government entities in sovereign debt issuances and is also experienced in equity matters such as IPOs and rights issuances.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is an extremely knowledgeable team that anticipates potential issues ahead of time and addresses them promptly so as not to jeopardise a transaction or its time line."
"Partner-led advice is a key strength to their offering."
"It is an extremely knowledgeable team that anticipates potential issues ahead of time and addresses them promptly so as not to jeopardise a transaction or its time line."
"Partner-led advice is a key strength to their offering."
Notable Practitioners
Patrick Lyons splits his time between London and Dubai, and is the lead partner on much of Dechert's Middle East capital markets work. Of late this has included advising on sovereign debt issuances for several governments throughout the region.
"Patrick is the go-to lawyer for me. He is always available and always delivers best-quality advice."
"He is extremely dedicated, solution-driven and able to help clients understand and navigate complex situations."