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Corporate/M&A - United Arab Emirates

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What the Team is Known For

Linklaters is a leading law firm much admired for its expertise in high-stakes M&A transactions. Its lawyers are best known for private equity and joint ventures, as well as corporate matters ancillary to IPOs. With strong offices in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the firm has further expertise in asset disposals and group reorganisations. The team is well known for its capabilities and typically acts for banks, sovereign wealth funds and private equity houses. The team is also experienced representing clients in the oil and gas, technology, and food and beverage sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Linklaters advised Brookfield Global Business Advisor on its recommended cash offer for Network International Holdings.

Strengths

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Linklaters' strengths are their strong international presence, their experience acting on international M&A and their provision of strategic advice.

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Linklaters are very good. They are proactive and understand the urgency of work, turning things around quickly.

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One benefit of Linklaters is their ability to provide a full-service offering.

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Global

Linklaters offers a speedy response, commercial acumen, ease of use and technical accuracy.

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Global

We are impressed with the Linklaters team at all levels. They are very competent, giving us confidence that no issue or even minor item is being missed.

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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Scott Campbell
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Scott Campbell
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Eminent Practitioners

Scott Campbell is the Middle East managing partner of Linklaters. He is widely acclaimed for his considerable experience in cross-border M&A transactions. He is especially seasoned representing major regional clients in acquisitions, disposals and corporate finance transactions. He offers additional expertise in capital markets mandates, particularly IPOs.

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Nicholas Edwards
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Nicholas Edwards
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Band 2

Nicholas Edwards leads Linklaters' Middle East corporate practice and co-heads the firm's Abu Dhabi office. He maintains a robust M&A practice, often acting for clients in the oil and gas and finance sectors. He is also adept at joint ventures and equity raisings.

Nick Edwards is very good at understanding every different cog in the system. He's able to provide very responsive advice that also takes commercial considerations into account.

Nicholas Edwards can spot potential complex issues before they arise and, knowing what is important for his client, provide a number of ways to resolve them.

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Claire Neil
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Claire Neil
U
Up and Coming

Claire Neil holds the role of counsel in Linklaters' Dubai branch. She advises clients on a wide range of cross-border M&A and joint ventures. She is notable for her experience advising on private equity and sovereign wealth fund matters.

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Patrick Sutton-Mattocks
U
Up and Coming

Patrick Sutton-Mattocks is a partner based in the firm's Dubai office. He is increasingly sought after by clients for a wide range of matters relating to cross-border M&A and equity capital markets. He is additionally able to advise on joint ventures.

Patrick Sutton-Mattocks is an outstanding lawyer. He provides clear, polished advice and has been a true adviser to us across a number of mandates.

Patrick Sutton-Mattocks is an excellent technical lawyer who is great at resolving complex legal issues with his counterparty.

Patrick Sutton-Mattocks is very personable and gives sound advice. He is always available and I feel comfortable relying on him.

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Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based
Nicholas Edwards
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Nicholas Edwards
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Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based
Scott Campbell
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Scott Campbell
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Eminent Practitioners
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Claire Neil
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Claire Neil
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Up and Coming
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Patrick Sutton-Mattocks
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Up and Coming
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