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Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.

Baker Botts lawyers handle a full range of corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), public and private securities offerings and institutional and other specialized commercial contracts. Our corporate group is recognized for its depth of experience, and several of our corporate lawyers have served as general counsel and in-house counsel at publicly traded companies.

Our UAE corporate & commercial practice encompasses a broad range of activities, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, structuring and entity formation (onshore and in free zones), licensing, commercial agreements, agency and distribution, franchising, government contracts, construction, labor and employment, and immigration.

To learn more about our practice, visit: https://www.bakerbotts.com/services/practice-areas/corporate

Chambers Review

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Commercial Contracts - United Arab Emirates

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Baker Botts' highly experienced corporate and commercial practice typically represents major international clients in high-value joint ventures and significant commercial agreements such as distribution contracts. The firm often advises high-profile global entities on regulatory matters across the region. It is known for representing international investors, alongside its strong reputation among domestic and family-owned businesses. The team is also widely recognised for its specific capabilities in the defence and oil and gas sectors and has further expertise in technology.

Work Highlights

  • Baker Botts advised US-headquartered Bechtel Energy on corporate governance matters in the UAE, including registration, licensing and regulatory compliance.

Strengths

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Baker Botts offers outstanding service and excellent reach to partners in other countries who can guide us in solving complex issues with a sensible approach.

Commercial Contracts respondent
Global

The firm has excellent local talent and a very deep bench of international offices.

Commercial Contracts respondent
Global

Baker Botts has a strong team who work well together, and offers a diversity of experienced and well-trained attorneys across a wide range of legal specialisms.

Commercial Contracts respondent
Global

The team at Baker Botts has terrific responsiveness and attention to client needs.

Commercial Contracts respondent
Global

Their strength lies in their knowledge of the advantages of various approaches, their excellent experience in local markets and their comprehensive understanding of important legal protections.

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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Mark E Bisch
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Mark E Bisch
Head of Commercial Contracts
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Band 1

Mark Bisch is a distinguished Dubai-based lawyer who has expertise in a range of matters, including joint ventures, commercial agreements and corporate governance. He is accomplished in acting for multinationals as well as leading domestic and regional companies, with an especially strong client following in the defence sector.

Mark is a first-rate lawyer with tons of UAE experience.

Mark Bisch is outstanding in his level of service and client focus. He is extremely well connected with peers and clients, and an invaluable resource for in-house counsel.

Mark has excellent experience. He is proactive and very bright.

Mark Bisch is extremely knowledgeable in commercial agency laws. He cares about his clients and consistently delivers.

Mark Bisch is an outstanding lawyer who provides excellent service. He is decisive, very responsive, and his advice takes into account the practical and business imperatives of his clients.

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Mark E Bisch
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Members

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Alexander Hendry

Chad Passlow

Haitham Hawashin

Head of Department

Hassan Elsayed

Kevin Sharara

Mark E Bisch

Mark E Bisch

Head of Department

Shadi Haroon