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Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates
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Work Highlights
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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.
Corporate/M&A respondentGlobalLinklaters are very good. They are proactive and understand the urgency of work, turning things around quickly.
Corporate/M&A respondentGlobalOne benefit of Linklaters is their ability to provide a full-service offering.
Corporate/M&A respondentGlobalLinklaters offers a speedy response, commercial acumen, ease of use and technical accuracy.
Corporate/M&A respondentGlobalWe 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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Notable Practitioners
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Eminent Practitioners 
Eminent Practitioners Scott Campbell
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.
Band 2 
Band 2 Nicholas Edwards
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.
Corporate/M&A respondentGlobalNicholas 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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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming Claire Neil
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.
Up and Coming 
Up and Coming Patrick Sutton-Mattocks
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.
Corporate/M&A respondentGlobalPatrick Sutton-Mattocks is an excellent technical lawyer who is great at resolving complex legal issues with his counterparty.
Corporate/M&A respondentGlobalPatrick Sutton-Mattocks is very personable and gives sound advice. He is always available and I feel comfortable relying on him.
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Ranked Individuals at Linklaters (4)
United Arab Emirates
Nicholas Edwards
Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based
View profile Scott Campbell
Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based
View profile Claire Neil
Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based
View profile Patrick Sutton-Mattocks
Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based
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Linklaters has rankings in the following guides
Band 1 Asia-Pacific 2026
Practice area: Corporate/M&A
Location: Thailand
View department profile for Asia-Pacific 2026Band 1 Asia-Pacific 2026
Practice area: Corporate/M&A
Location: Asia-Pacific Region
View department profile for Asia-Pacific 2026Band 1 Band 1 Band 2 Band 3
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