Capital Markets
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 3
About
Provided by Hadef & Partners
Hadef & Partners regularly advise on significant ECM transactions, as well as substantial private placements, privatisations, corporate mergers, disposals and acquisitions, and restructurings. Our corporate offering consists of the provision of legal advice in relation to the formation of companies, establishment of branch and representative offices, and related agency and sponsorship arrangements, both inside and outside the UAE's free zones and special economic areas. The firm has acted in the establishment of the vast majority of premier public and PJSCs in the UAE. Our 40 years of experience in the UAE ensures our clients receive a well-rounded and considered service. We have led the industry on numerous matters such as playing an instrumental role in establishing the legal framework governing private placements and IPO prospectus preparation in the UAE. Indeed, our lawyers pioneered western style IPOs in the UAE and have advised on more IPOs in Abu Dhabi and Dubai than any other law firm. On many occasions, we assisted in the creation of procedures and standards used by governmental authorities. recent work highlights include:
Alpha Dhabi Holding, Abu Dhabi Ports PJSC and Bayanat AI PLC on its listing on the ADX Primary market
Invictus Investment on its listing on ADX Growth Market, (first ever listing of an ADGM Co. on the ADX Growth Market)
More recently, Hadef successfully advised Presight AI, Phoenix Group and Pure Health Holding on their listing on ADX.
Chambers Review
Hadef & Partners is an independent Emirati law firm with offices in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It has an experienced capital markets team that advises a wide range of local and regional clients on IPOs and follow-on offerings, with complementary expertise in public M&A.
Work Highlights
- Hadef & Partners advised Presight AI on its USD496 million IPO on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"When it comes to capital markets, Hadef & Partners know their stuff inside-out. They are very capable, reliable, and pragmatic."
"Hadef & Partners are good people to work with, with a good understanding of the law. They are steeped in their understanding of regulations, and therefore understand the local context well."
"When it comes to capital markets, Hadef & Partners know their stuff inside-out. They are very capable, reliable, and pragmatic."
"Hadef & Partners are good people to work with, with a good understanding of the law. They are steeped in their understanding of regulations, and therefore understand the local context well."
Notable Practitioners
Yasser Omar heads the corporate and commercial team and is based in Abu Dhabi. He has extensive experience advising on IPOs, with further know-how concerning regulatory securities issues in the UAE.
"Yasser is very practical and commercially minded."
"Yasser is well informed and very knowledgeable."
"He has a very good knowledge of legal processes and the requirements for UAE-based companies."