Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Middle East-wide
Band 1
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Chambers Review
Freshfields is a pre-eminent law firm with an impressive corporate offering across the MENA region, comprising offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain, in addition to the three offices of its Saudi Arabian associated firm in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar. This is complemented by a noteworthy Iranian practice principally run from Vienna. The firm typically advises private equity firms on investment matters and assists clients with high-profile M&A deals. Its lawyers offer sector-specific experience in the TMT, healthcare, automotive, and oil and gas industries.
Notable Practitioners
Pervez Akhtar is a market leader in M&A transactions across the Middle East. He is particularly distinguished in the private equity sphere, acting for high-profile regional and international clients including sovereign wealth funds. He is also a pre-eminent lawyer for transactions in the oil and gas, education, and food and beverage sectors. He is based in Dubai.