Corporate/M&A

Clyde & Co has a large team based across Dubai and Abu Dhabi which is much admired for its deep bench and broad corporate offering. In 2023, the Dubai office was bolstered further by several lateral hires from PwC Legal. The team's lawyers are well respected for investments and corporate restructuring matters; the firm's experience also encompasses corporate finance and private equity. The team has strengths in the education and healthcare sectors, with further experience in the insurance, energy and real estate industries.

"Clyde & Co's team is well balanced in terms of sectorial knowledge, in addition to possessing a keen ability to identify solutions throughout complex negotiations."

"I am astonished by their strong understanding of business requirements and their flexibility in customising agreements accordingly, leading to the achievement of our goals."

Clyde & Co acted for e-commerce platform noon regarding its AED1.23 billion acquisition of Namshi Holding from Emaar Malls Management.

Jonathan Silver is a long-standing Dubai-based lawyer whose expertise encompasses M&A, joint ventures, restructurings and private equity matters. He also has a significant track record in entity structurings and foreign direct investment. "Jonathan is incredibly well regarded and his career is rightly celebrated."

Darren Harris has a notable track record in cross-border M&A, acting for both domestic and international clients. He is especially experienced in private equity transactions and has further expertise in corporate restructurings. He joined Clyde & Co in May 2023 after leaving PwC Legal.

Naji Hawayek heads Clyde's Middle East corporate practice. He is well known for his capabilities in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, often acting for clients in the education, construction and healthcare sectors. "Naji has a very practical approach and an excellent background, with the ability to make complex transactions look simple."

Roshanak Bassiri Gharb offers considerable international experience, having handled M&A mandates in several different jurisdictions. She advises both domestic and overseas clients on cross-border M&A and divestment transactions, in addition to which she maintains a strong track record in group reorganisations. "Roshanak is a very present, hands-on partner with good business acumen." "Roshanak is dedicated, hard-working, passionate, bright and switched on. She is extremely committed to all matters and she goes above and beyond to ensure the protection of her client's interests."