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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based - United Arab Emirates

What the Team is Known For

Gibson Dunn's regional corporate group comprises lawyers based in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It offers considerable expertise in private equity, with a strong track record when it comes to advising investment managers and sovereign wealth funds. The team is also regularly seen on buyout transactions. Other significant clients include major corporations and investment banks.

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Work Highlights

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  • Gibson Dunn advised KKR on its strategic partnership with Gulf Data Hub and its commitment to invest USD5 billion to increase data centre capacity.

Strengths

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  • Gibson Dunn's attention to detail, anticipation of issues and ability to distil complexity into a simple narrative for commercial teams to comprehend, all support and facilitate decision-making.

    Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal

  • Gibson Dunn's strength is their consistency when operating at a high level over a sustained period of time. They are flexible with quick timelines and extremely responsive to our needs.

    Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal

  • What stands out is Gibson Dunn's consistency under pressure and clarity in fast-moving situations. They don’t just flag issues but propose solutions that work in a commercial context.

    Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal

  • Gibson Dunn provide excellent advice, with deep knowledge of all the relevant matters. The team are also always reachable and very approachable, and it is a pleasure working with them.

    Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal

  • Gibson Dunn's lawyers are pragmatic, commercially minded and excellent collaborators. Their ability to scale with our needs makes them valued external advisers.

    Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Marwan Elaraby
    Marwan Elaraby

    Marwan Elaraby

    Marwan Elaraby is a highly accomplished transactional lawyer in charge of the firm's Dubai office. He advises on acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and ECM matters. He is particularly well known for his significant track record of acting for major clients in the oil and gas sector. Active throughout the region, he maintains an especially prolific practice in Egypt.

    • Marwan Elaraby is excellent and a key pillar of the team.

      Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal

    • Marwan Elaraby is truly unique in all aspects of deal-making.

      Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal
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  • Renad Younes
    Renad Younes

    Renad Younes

    Renad Younes is a well-regarded lawyer who regularly takes a lead role on high-profile M&A matters within the oil and gas sector, leveraging her longstanding track record in the field of projects and energy. She is also adept at overseeing joint ventures and strategic partnerships. She heads the firm's Abu Dhabi office.

    • Renad Younes is extremely sophisticated and able to handle the most complex of issues. She is a brilliant negotiator to have on your side.

      Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal

    • Renad Younes is my partner for any strategic needs in the region.

      Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal

    • Renad is an excellent lawyer.

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  • Jade Chu
    Jade Chu

    Jade Chu

    Jade Chu maintains a respected M&A and equity capital markets practice from the Dubai office of Gibson Dunn. He is regularly sought after by sovereign entities and high-profile corporates for his expertise in cross-border M&A and joint ventures.

    • Jade Chu provides good partner-level 'face time' and has this magic ability to put everyone at ease.

      Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal

    • Jade Chu is an excellent lawyer who is always available and has a very practical approach to all matters.

      Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondentGlobal

    • Jade Chu manages high-value, multi-jurisdictional M&A with clear judgement and a strong grasp of both legal and commercial issues.

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