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Akin

Commercial Contracts

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Commercial Contracts - United Arab Emirates

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Akin is a major player in the UAE, demonstrating considerable strengths across a broad range of sectors and providing assistance with an array of commercial regulatory matters from both Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Its lawyers are particularly acclaimed for their expertise in advising government entities on joint ventures and investments. The firm is also highly regarded for its capabilities in M&A and corporate restructuring.

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Strengths

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  • The team at Akin have excellent negotiation abilities, are commercially astute, and deliver at consistently high standards with impressive turnaround time.

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  • The Akin team does a really good job taking care of the workstreams.

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  • Akin are super-accessible for any questions we have, as well as responsive and pain-free to work with. They understand our requirements and help position what we need.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Wael Jabsheh
    Wael Jabsheh

    Wael Jabsheh

    Wael Jabsheh heads the firm's Middle East corporate department. He is an adept lawyer who is well reputed for his capabilities in joint ventures and corporate restructurings. Although particularly noted for his work advising sovereign wealth funds and other government entities, he has further experience acting for international corporations.

    • His strengths are his excellent negotiation skills, responsiveness and strategic nous.

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    • Wael Jabsheh is really easy to work with, flexible, and he manages expectations really well.

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    • Wael's commerciality is on point. He is able to handle our most complex deals with an amazing instinct for what will work.

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United Arab Emirates

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