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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

  • A&O Shearman advised Ajlan & Bros on the sale of 100% of its shares in Pure Beverages Industry Company, valued at USD277 million, to Almarai.

Strengths

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A&O Shearman's ability to blend international standards with regional specificity makes them a highly reliable partner for high-stakes transactions.

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Throughout the course of the deal, what stood out most was the team's remarkable resilience and unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcome.

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A&O Shearman ensure that we are supported by the leading expert in the relevant area regardless of where they are based, which reflects their commitment to quality.

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A&O Shearman has a deep bench of senior and junior associates who work well with overall partner oversight.

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The team works seamlessly across time zones to keep the process moving. Their ability to respond quickly without compromising on quality is a key factor in ensuring the transaction stays on track.

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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 who is 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. He is the Abu Dhabi managing partner.

Ibrahim Mubaydeen's strengths are his knowledge, network and ability to provide practical advice on how to do things.

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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 an exceptional legal talent who is also acutely aware of our business and focus areas. He is commercially minded and deeply trusted.

David Foster is an exceptional lawyer. He explains complex issues clearly and avoids overcomplicating legal concepts.

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Ben Ward
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Ben Ward
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Ben Ward is the Middle East, Turkey and Africa head of M&A and corporate. He frequently advises on multi-jurisdictional M&A, including disposals and strategic investments. He offers further expertise in the establishment of partnerships and joint ventures.

Ben Ward is extremely available, commercial and flexible.

It's just gone from strength to strength thanks to Ben Ward's institutional knowledge combined with his follow-through ability.

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Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based
Ibrahim Mubaydeen
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Ibrahim Mubaydeen
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Eminent Practitioners
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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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Ben Ward
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Ben Ward
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