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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Corporate/M&A - United Arab Emirates

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • 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.

Strengths

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  • The Herbert Smith team are very responsive, reliable and commercial, with great all-round service.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The team at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has the correct knowledge, skills and staffing to deliver on complex transactions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • HSFK stand out for their communication, subject matter knowledge, clarity and responsiveness.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • HSFK's service is much appreciated, and the quality of the advice and quick turnaround are very satisfactory.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Herbert Smith know our risk appetite. I like their business mindset and their intention to close the deal.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Chris Walters
    Chris Walters

    Chris Walters

    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.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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United Arab Emirates

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