Addleshaw Goddard LLP, Corporate/M&A | Chambers Global Profile

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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 advised a Waha Capital subsidiary on the AED555 million sale of a portfolio of warehouse buildings to Peninsula Real Estate.

Strengths

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"They have really good regional knowledge and give pragmatic advice."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

"Addleshaw Goddard provides solid solutions to complex deal structures."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

"They have really good regional knowledge and give pragmatic advice."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

"Addleshaw Goddard provides solid solutions to complex deal structures."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Johnston

Band 3

Andrew Johnston is Addleshaw Goddard's regional managing partner for the Middle East and Asia, and also head of its Middle East corporate practice. He is renowned for his extensive capabilities in international M&A and private equity transactions, as well as joint ventures. He is well versed in acting for clients from the food and beverage, education, hospitality and retail sectors.

"Andrew is very good at taking a commercial view and guiding his team to do the same."

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Lowri Llwyd

Band 4

Lowri Llwyd heads Addleshaw'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 is very helpful, approachable, sharp, and analytical when providing advice."

"Lowri is excellent to deal with."

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Hardeep Plahe

Expertise Based Abroad

Hardeep Plahe maintains a widely respected corporate practice and is particularly prolific in cross-border acquisitions, restructurings and foreign investment mandates. He is also renowned for representing private equity clients and entities in the TMT sector. Based in London, he recently joined Addleshaw after leaving Gibson Dunn.

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