Department profile
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

Share profile

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Corporate/M&A - United Arab Emirates

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

The Abu Dhabi office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is highly experienced in high-value acquisitions and equity investments. The firm is especially well known for representing sovereign wealth and private equity funds, and is able to leverage its extensive global network on cross-border projects. Cleary Gottlieb's lawyers are also seasoned in investments into the energy, oil and gas, and technology sectors.

View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Cleary Gottlieb advised OCI Global on the sale of its equity stake in Fertiglobe to ADNOC for approximately USD3.6 billion.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The Cleary Gottlieb lawyers are very conscientious, and their advice is always clear and commercial. They know our requirements really well, and this is reflected in their advice.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The Cleary Gottlieb team are responsive and have taken the time to properly get to know us.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The team at Cleary Gottlieb are technically very strong and understand us well.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The firm has solid expertise advising on the best corporate set-ups, practical approaches and business partnering.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Chris Macbeth
    Chris Macbeth

    Chris Macbeth

    Chris Macbeth is one of the co-founders of Cleary Gottlieb's Abu Dhabi office. He has a strong reputation for his work assisting with acquisitions and private equity investments. He is particularly experienced in acting for sovereign wealth funds and is also well versed in venture capital work.

    • Chris Macbeth is very knowledgeable and very hard-working.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Chris Macbeth is one of my most trusted advisers. He's responsive, familiar with our positions and what's going on in the market. He's always thinking about how to add value for us.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    View profile
  • Gamal Abouali
    Gamal Abouali

    Gamal Abouali

    Gamal Abouali is a well-respected lawyer who co-founded the firm's Abu Dhabi office. He has a strong track record in cross-border M&A transactions, most regularly acting for clients in the oil and gas sector. Additionally, he is well placed to assist investment funds and corporates with various venture capital matters.

    • Gamal Abouali is very responsive, he manages his team well and he is hands-on.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    View profile

Ranked Individuals at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (2)

United Arab Emirates

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership