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What the Team is Known For

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is increasingly prominent on Egyptian deals, following its recent hire of a team of UAE-based lawyers from Shearman & Sterling. The group is noted for its experience with joint ventures and sale agreements, alongside traditional M&A transactions. With offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the firm is notable for its work on behalf of oil companies and real estate developers.

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher advised Arab Company for Projects and Urban Development (part of the Talaat Moustafa Group) on its acquisition of a 40.5% stake in ICON Hotel Investment, for USD850 million.

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is one of the top law firms I would recommend; they are responsive and knowledgeable.

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Marwan Elaraby
Marwan Elaraby
Expertise Based Abroad
Marwan Elaraby maintains a robust Egyptian practice that covers private equity, M&A and capital markets transactions. He is further experienced in high-value project finance mandates and has represented global investment banks as well as major regional oil companies. He recently joined Gibson Dunn in Dubai after leaving Shearman & Sterling.

Marwan is fantastic. He is one of the best M&A lawyers in the Middle East. He is definitely very knowledgeable of the Egyptian market, as well as being diligent and aware of both hard and soft issues.

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Marwan Elaraby
Marwan Elaraby
United Arab Emirates expertise based abroad
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