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United Arab Emirates
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Rankings overview for Lawyers
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Band 3
Nicholas Edwards Linklaters4 Years Ranked- Osama Audi Baker McKenzie LLP2 Years Ranked
Simon Fraser King & Spalding LLP5 Years Ranked
Steven Worthington White & Case LLP2 Years Ranked
Wael Jabsheh Akin9 Years Ranked- Yasser Omar Hadef & Partners1 Years Ranked
- Chris MacbethCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Gamal AboualiCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Up and Coming
- Lynn AmmarClifford Chance LLP
Associates to watch
All Lawyers profiles
Eminent Practitioners
E Ibrahim Mubaydeen
A&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 24 Years RankedIbrahim 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.
Band 1
1 Khalid GaroushaA&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedKhalid 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.
1 Michael Hilton
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedMichael Hilton advises leading clients on major M&A transactions and joint ventures, most regularly acting for entities in the oil and gas and financial services sectors. He is also experienced advising on cross-border acquisitions across the Middle East.
Band 2
2 Renad Younes
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedRenad Younes is a well-regarded lawyer who regularly takes a lead role on high-profile M&A matters within the oil and gas sector, leveraging her long-standing track record in the field of projects and energy. She is also adept at overseeing joint ventures and strategic partnerships. At the start of 2023 she was one of several lawyers who joined Gibson Dunn from Shearman & Sterling. She heads the Abu Dhabi office.
Band 3
3 Nicholas Edwards
Linklaters | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedNicholas Edwards is a leading lawyer who co-heads the firm's Abu Dhabi office. He maintains a robust M&A practice, often acting for clients in the oil and gas and finance sectors. He is also adept at joint ventures and equity raisings.3 Osama Audi
Baker McKenzie LLP | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedOsama Audi is based in Abu Dhabi, from where he heads the UAE corporate and M&A team. He acts for an impressive array of regional clients on high-profile M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions.3 Simon Fraser
King & Spalding LLP | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedSimon Fraser is a seasoned lawyer on sales and acquisitions, particularly when it comes to representing clients in the energy and oil and gas sectors. He is also regularly involved in Kuwait-related deals. He recently joined King & Spalding after leaving Ashurst.3 Steven Worthington
White & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedAbu Dhabi-based Steven Worthington is well recognised for his work on behalf of high-profile clients on large-scale, cross-border transactions and investments. Co-heading the financial sponsor practice, he is adept at handling joint venture arrangements and his recent work has had a notable emphasis on the energy and technology sectors.3 Wael Jabsheh
Akin | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedWael Jabsheh is the Abu Dhabi managing partner of Akin. He is noted for his impressive handling of high-value acquisitions and disposals, frequently advising sovereign entities and asset managers. He is also well versed in matters relating to commercial contracts, acting particularly for clients in the field of telecommunications.3 Yasser Omar
Hadef & Partners | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked"Yasser is a safe pair of hands on UAE law matters. We value him for his responsiveness and his dedication to ensure that optimal resources are allocated to our matters. The final advice is always prompt, useful and valuable."- Chris MacbethCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based2024 | Band 3
- Gamal AboualiCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based2024 | Band 3
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
Charlotte Stevens
Freshfields | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based2024 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedCharlotte 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.