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Corporate/M&A - United Arab Emirates

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What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is an esteemed law firm which has a pre-eminent reputation for corporate and M&A work in the UAE. With offices in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the firm is well recognised for handling high-stakes M&A deals across a wide spectrum of industries, most significantly in financial services, healthcare and education. The team's lawyers are well placed to assist its top-flight client base with joint ventures and disposals, and have further noteworthy expertise in energy and technology-related transactions. The team's other areas of expertise include group restructurings and corporate governance matters.

Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised a consortium led by Fajr Capital on the USD1.7 billion acquisition of a 65% stake in Aster DM Healthcare.

Strengths

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A&O Shearman was outstanding. It provided hands-on senior partner involvement across all aspects of the transaction, from high-stakes commercial negotiation to detailed drafting of key provisions.

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I like A&O Shearman for their proactive client service, combining global reach with a deep understanding of regional cultural and legal nuances. They excel in complex, cross-border deals.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ibrahim Mubaydeen
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Ibrahim Mubaydeen
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Eminent Practitioners
Ibrahim 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.
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Khalid Garousha
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Khalid Garousha
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Eminent Practitioners

Khalid 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.

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David Foster
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David Foster
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David Foster has fast become a go-to lawyer for market-leading M&A transactions in the UAE. He is very experienced in cross-border mergers, equity investments and joint ventures, acting particularly for clients in the education sector. He holds the position of managing partner for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa.

David Foster is absolutely top-notch at what he does.

David and his team were forward-thinking on issues, providing commercial advice.

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Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based
Ibrahim Mubaydeen
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Ibrahim Mubaydeen
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Khalid Garousha
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Khalid Garousha
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Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based
David Foster
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David Foster
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