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Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - United Arab Emirates

3
Band 3

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.

Work Highlights

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Osama Audi
2
Osama Audi
2
Band 2
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.

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

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

Adnan Doha
4
Adnan Doha
4
Band 4

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.

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

Abeer Jarrar
5
Abeer Jarrar
5
Band 5

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.

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

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

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
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United Arab Emirates

Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based

Osama Audi
2
Osama Audi
2
Band 2
Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based

Adnan Doha
4
Adnan Doha
4
Band 4
Abeer Jarrar
5
Abeer Jarrar
5
Band 5

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