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Corporate/M&A - United Arab Emirates

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What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance operates a premier practice in the UAE with exceptional expertise in major M&A deals across the Middle East. The team represents clients from a broad range of sectors including retail, aviation and financial services, and has played a key role in several major regional bank mergers and acquisitions. The firm's lawyers have considerable experience acting for international financial institutions, major corporations and sovereign wealth funds. The team is much admired by the market for its seamless interdisciplinary approach and cross-border depth, with the capacity to work alongside the firm's other departments and offices with ease.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Abu Dhabi-based M42 on its acquisition of Diaverum.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mohammed Al Shukairy
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Eminent Practitioners

Mohammed Al-Shukairy is Clifford Chance's regional managing partner and is an accomplished lawyer in high-profile, high-value outbound acquisitions. He is also noted for his considerable expertise regarding mergers in the financial services sector.

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Deniz Tas
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Deniz Tas operates a wide-ranging practice advising clients in the energy, logistics and real estate sectors, among others. He is adept at advising on high-value, cross-border transactions.
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Lynn Ammar
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Up and Coming

Lynn Ammar maintains a wide-ranging M&A practice from Abu Dhabi. Her expertise in cross-border transactions, corporate restructurings and project development is highly sought after by corporates and sovereign wealth funds. She joined Clifford Chance in September 2024 after leaving Cleary Gottlieb.

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Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based

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Lynn Ammar
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Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based

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Mohammed Al Shukairy
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Eminent Practitioners
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Deniz Tas
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