Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Middle East-wide
Band 1
Contact number
+971 4 4267100Chambers Review
This is a distinguished global law firm with excellent corporate teams in Dubai and Abu Dhabi ably supported by colleagues in London. The firm offers an enviable depth of resources and expertise in corporate matters, assisting domestic and international clients across the MENA region. Its lawyers handle a diverse range of matters, including private and public M&A and corporate restructuring mandates. It demonstrates further experience in joint ventures, antitrust and corporate governance. The team regularly acts for clients in such industry sectors as energy, healthcare, retail and financial services. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Notable Practitioners
Ibrahim Mubaydeen is well known in the market as the managing partner of Allen & Overy's Abu Dhabi office. He has a distinguished track record of acting on regional acquisitions and disposals. He is also accomplished in corporate structuring mandates.
Khalid Garousha maintains a formidable reputation for cross-border M&A, acting especially for clients in the oil and gas sector. He is also esteemed for his work in equity capital markets and is based in Abu Dhabi.
David Foster is a leading lawyer in cross-border M&A throughout the region. He regularly acts for investment groups and venture capital firms as well as advising clients in the education and healthcare sectors. In addition to M&A, he also demonstrates expertise in joint ventures and strategic investments. He is the firm's Middle East head of corporate and is based in Dubai.
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
Middle East-wide