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Corporate/M&A - United Arab Emirates

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills is a respected law firm with a successful MENA platform and substantial cross-border capabilities. With a robust Dubai office, the firm regularly features on high-profile domestic deals as well as global transactions, encompassing M&A, joint ventures and regulatory work. Sectors of expertise include infrastructure, financial services, energy and TMT.

Work Highlights

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer acted for the Zain Group and its subsidiary TASC on their USD2.2 billion agreement with Ooredoo, aimed at combining their mobile telecoms tower portfolios.

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Notable Practitioners

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Chris Walters
6
Chris Walters
6
Band 6
Chris Walters heads the Middle East corporate team. He has significant experience in cross-border transactions, with a strong track record concerning mergers, acquisitions and the structuring of joint ventures. He typically advises clients operating in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, technology and real estate.

Chris Walters really understands the industry, the practice and what we need as a company, immediately translating that into legal terms and points of negotiation.

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Chris Walters
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Chris Walters
6
Band 6