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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

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Corporate/M&A - United Arab Emirates

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Addleshaw Goddard is a well-regarded international law firm with a considerable presence in the Middle East, including a strong office in Dubai. The group is able to act on the full gamut of corporate and commercial matters, and is particularly active in private equity, group restructuring and corporate real estate transactions. The team frequently represents major international and regional corporations across an extremely broad range of sectors including education, professional services, and food and beverages.
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Work Highlights

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  • Addleshaw Goddard assisted Transforming Training Technology with its acquisition of the entire share capital of Gulf Technical & Safety Training Centre.

Strengths

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  • Addleshaw Goddard's biggest strength is taking ownership for driving the transaction forward and making sure nothing is missed. They are hugely proactive in their approach.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The Addleshaw Goddard team are very commercially astute, efficient and available to work through problems as they arise, providing sound legal advice.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Addleshaw Goddard quickly grasp our priorities and the dynamics of the transaction, giving advice that's not only legally sound but also aligned with our strategic and operational goals.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Addleshaw Goddard has exceptional client care and communication throughout, plus the appropriate strength and depth of team for cross-border transactions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Lowri Llwyd
    Lowri Llwyd

    Lowri Llwyd

    Lowri Llwyd heads Addleshaw Goddard's corporate practice in the UAE. She offers extensive expertise in cross-border M&A and private equity, in addition to a very strong standing in the field of commercial contracts and joint venture arrangements. Her clients hail from a variety of sectors including education and real estate.

    • Lowri Llwyd is a great partner to work with.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Lowri has the responsiveness and ability to anticipate what I need before I need it. She really gets to know her clients, so when it comes to marking our positions she already knows what I need.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Naji Hawayek
    Naji Hawayek

    Naji Hawayek

    Naji Hawayek is well known for his capabilities in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, often acting for clients in the education, construction and healthcare sectors. He recently joined Addleshaw Goddard after leaving Clyde & Co in February 2026.

    • Naji Hawayek is very available and gives great advice from both a legal and commercial standpoint.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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