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Corporate/M&A - United Arab Emirates
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.
Strengths
Cleary Gottlieb offers a deep bench of senior UK qualified lawyers and Arabic-speaking lawyers with a solid track record in structuring complex M&A deals in the region.
Notable practitioners
Chris Macbeth is an incredible, hands-on partner who is able to leverage the broader global practice groups of the firm to address some of the most complex M&A and corporate transactions.
Chris is an expert in structuring complex cross-border transactions, and he takes an interest in understanding the business of his clients, seeking practical solutions to get the job done.
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.