Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 1
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Provided by Freshfields
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Chambers Review
Freshfields is a pre-eminent law firm that adeptly handles multi-jurisdictional M&A deals and corporate structurings from its offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The corporate team regularly assists financial investors and prominent regional clients in the TMT, oil and gas, and financial services sectors. The team has noteworthy experience advising on high-profile, cross-border M&A, and its lawyers are widely endorsed for their strengths assisting sovereign wealth funds and acting for major private equity houses.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields advised Kuwait Finance House on its acquisition of 100% of Ahli United Bank's shares, for an approximate value of USD11.6 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"On our deal, the team at Freshfields was required to respond to a changing environment, and the support they gave us was seamless irrespective of the time of day."
"The team is strong across all levels of seniority, from the managing partner down to the associates."
"The firm keeps up to date and consistent with all changes in the regulatory requirements."
"On our deal, the team at Freshfields was required to respond to a changing environment, and the support they gave us was seamless irrespective of the time of day."
"The team is strong across all levels of seniority, from the managing partner down to the associates."
"The firm keeps up to date and consistent with all changes in the regulatory requirements."
Notable Practitioners
Pervez Akhtar is an eminent lawyer who is widely considered a top choice for private equity and M&A transactions in the UAE and further afield. He regularly handles ground-breaking acquisitions on behalf of venture capital firms, sovereign wealth funds and clients in the energy and education sectors. He is further recognised for his expertise in Egypt-related deals.
Charlotte Stevens is a rising star who is based in Freshfields' Abu Dhabi office. Her expertise lies primarily in the handling of acquisitions and joint ventures for clients operating in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
"She is an excellent professional who we see as a trusted adviser."
"Charlotte provides very fast turnaround times."
Saad Mian is an increasingly well-recognised lawyer in Freshfields' Dubai team. He advises sovereign wealth funds and investors on the full gamut of M&A matters, offering additional expertise on corporate reorganisations.
"Saad shows great ownership, responsiveness and understanding of the legal and commercial context."
"He is an excellent lawyer with a very practical approach to problem-solving."
Ranked Lawyers at
Freshfields
United Arab Emirates