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Clifford Chance LLP

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Corporate/M&A - United Arab Emirates

Band 1

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 numerous major 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised The Walt Disney Company on its strategic partnership with Miral for the development and operation of a Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance's strengths are their attention to detail, legal expertise, understanding of the business, commercial acuteness and responsiveness.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Clifford Chance stand out for the way their client-focused approach is combined with the team's responsiveness, reliability and professionalism.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The firm demonstrates a deep understanding of the regulatory and commercial landscapes across multiple jurisdictions, proactively identifying region-specific requirements and potential challenges.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • While Clifford Chance's technical knowledge is second to none, they are also practical in its application, being able to focus on the real areas of risk in order to expedite transactions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Clifford Chance has a solid team of lawyers, each of whom demonstrates deep knowledge of complex transactions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Mohammed Al-Shukairy
    Mohammed Al-Shukairy

    Mohammed Al-Shukairy

    Mohammed Al-Shukairy is Clifford Chance's regional managing partner and 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.

    • Mohammed is fantastic. In high-pressure situations I have called him in and he has just delivered. He is very good at bringing in the work, giving the advice and then trickling it down to the team.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • He is a market leader and a market mover. He is an extremely smooth operator who gives you utmost confidence on more complicated stuff.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Mohammed Al-Shukairy is a fantastic lawyer, very grounded, and his knowledge is superb. His availability, guidance and overall management of the transaction is great.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Deniz Tas
    Deniz Tas

    Deniz Tas

    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.

    • Deniz Tas is incredibly bright and helpful. He advocates very hard for us as a client, and he understands the issues and where we're coming from.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Deniz Tas is excellent. He is very client-focused, commercial and gives practical advice. He is an excellent negotiator and a very helpful partner for us.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Lynn Ammar
    Lynn Ammar

    Lynn Ammar

    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.

    • Lynn Ammar is active, responsive and very well rounded because she has practised in different jurisdictions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Lynn Ammar is savvy, business-oriented and trilingual in English, Arabic and French. Work with her flows seamlessly.

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  • Daud Khan
    Daud Khan

    Daud Khan

    Daud Khan is a partner in the Abu Dhabi office of Clifford Chance. He advises international corporates and regional clients on a range of corporate mandates, including M&A, joint ventures and strategic investments. His clients hail from key sectors such as healthcare and technology.

    • Daud Khan's attention to detail, patience, legal expertise, commercial awareness and knowledge of his client are second to none.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Daud Khan is very astute, sharp and commercial with his advice. He is very responsive and technically capable, and he understands how the markets work.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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