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Baker McKenzie

Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based - United Arab Emirates

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie's Dubai corporate team offers notable capabilities in cross-border M&A, with further strengths in corporate governance, compliance and regulatory matters. The team is also regularly to be seen advising on joint venture agreements and corporate restructuring arrangements. It acts for real estate developers and insurers as well as energy and education companies.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised the Ooredoo Group on a carve-out of its data centre business and the related sale of a minority stake in the subsequent business to Iron Mountain.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie have extensive experience in M&A, excellent negotiation skills and meticulous attention to detail. They're a very responsive team.

    Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal

  • Baker McKenzie demonstrate a deep grasp of our commercial objectives and the industry nuances. This is evident in their strategic advice, which is always aligned with our broader business goals.

    Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal

  • They consistently stand out for their exceptional commitment, technical expertise and negotiation skills. What particularly impresses me is the team's dedication and responsiveness to client needs.

    Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal

  • Each Baker McKenzie team member brings unique expertise and insights, allowing for a well-rounded approach to the transaction.

    Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal

  • The Baker McKenzie team are exceptionally astute and able to work in harmony with us in a collaborative and constructive way.

    Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Osama Audi
    Osama Audi

    Osama Audi

    Osama Audi is based in Abu Dhabi, from where he heads the UAE corporate and M&A team. He acts for an impressive array of regional clients on high-profile M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions.

    • Osama Audi is very good and responsive.

      Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal

    • Osama Audi is across all of the work, stepping in as he needs to, and also being across all of the detail.

      Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal

    • Osama Audi is commercial and takes a pragmatic approach to legal work.

      Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal
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  • Adnan Doha
    Adnan Doha

    Adnan Doha

    Adnan Doha is a well-regarded corporate lawyer based in Baker McKenzie's Dubai office. He adeptly advises on the full range of transactional matters, including both private and public M&A, restructurings and joint ventures. His clients hail from a variety of sectors such as energy and food and beverages.

    • Adnan Doha is an outside-the-box thinker, responsive and a master of his craft.

      Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal

    • Adnan Doha is known for his ability to manage high-stakes deals efficiently, providing clients with confidence and clarity throughout the transaction process.

      Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal
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  • Abeer Jarrar
    Abeer Jarrar

    Abeer Jarrar

    Abeer Jarrar is a partner in the Dubai office of Baker McKenzie. She has experience across the full gamut of M&A and corporate matters, acting for clients across the digital, energy and healthcare sectors, among others.

    • Abeer is exceptionally diligent, providing invaluable guidance throughout the process. She prepares the client for every potential scenario, and her negotiation skills ensure favourable terms.

      Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal

    • Abeer Jarrar stands out for her exceptional client service, technical expertise and deep understanding of complex transactions. She consistently provides clear, commercially focused advice.

      Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal

    • Abeer Jarrar shows a very solid level of sophistication and commercial awareness.

      Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal

    • Abeer Jarrar exudes calm and competence. She has a disarming presence that always makes us feel welcomed, listened to and understood, while offering both comfort and good advice.

      Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal
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