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Corporate/M&A - United Arab Emirates

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper is a well-regarded international law firm with a significant reputation for M&A transactions both within the UAE and across the Middle East, staffing region-wide work primarily from its Dubai office. Alongside major acquisitions, sales and disposals, the firm is also proficient in regulatory matters, joint ventures, restructurings and reorganisations. The team's lawyers are notably experienced in representing clients from the healthcare and technology sectors, with further skills in hospitality and oil and gas.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper assisted GFH with its acquisition of a 60% interest in Abha Private International Hospital in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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William Seivewright
4
William Seivewright
4
Band 4
William Seivewright is an experienced M&A lawyer who is DLA's regional head of corporate. He regularly acts for clients in the real estate, telecoms and energy sectors on cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures, offering additional expertise in corporate restructurings.

Will provided good communication and flexibility.

Thérèse Abou-Zeid
5
Thérèse Abou-Zeid
5
Band 5
Thérèse Abou-Zeid is a well-regarded lawyer who regularly acts for major regional clients on high-profile acquisitions. She also demonstrates strength in sales and equity investments, with a strong track record in the pharma and healthcare space.

Thérèse has provided practical and pragmatic advice.

Thérèse has become a true partner and adviser to my team.

Richard Hughes
U
Richard Hughes
U
Up and Coming
Richard Hughes has a growing reputation in the M&A arena. He operates an impressive transactional and commercial advisory practice, assisting clients across a range of sectors on both domestic and cross-border mandates. His clients typically hail from the fintech, construction and healthcare sectors.

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Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based

William Seivewright
4
William Seivewright
4
Band 4
Thérèse Abou-Zeid
5
Thérèse Abou-Zeid
5
Band 5
Richard Hughes
U
Richard Hughes
U
Up and Coming