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Morgan Lewis’ Middle East Fund Formation and LP Investments team, led by five UAE-based partners, regularly advise asset managers, institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds on the entire life cycle of all types of regional and international funds including private equity, leveraged buyout, venture capital, mezzanine, real estate, hedge, distressed debt, captive and semi-captive (corporate and strategic) funds, fund of funds and Shari’a-compliant funds, and we work daily with institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds, public and private pension and endowment funds, family offices, angel and seed capital investors and incubators, and portfolio companies across economic sectors.


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Investment Funds - Middle East-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Morgan Lewis has a highly esteemed practice in this field, with significant experience advising on Shari'a-compliant funds, as well as in regard to the representation of limited partners. It is well versed in credit and feeder funds, and advises on a range of QIFs, including in the real estate and technology sectors. Its lawyers represent clients in fund-related matters throughout the Middle East, with particular strengths in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The firm continues to grow its sovereign wealth and pension fund expertise.

Strengths

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Morgan Lewis has the deepest bench of expert investment fund lawyers in the region, with a wide array of experience advising fund sponsors and institutional investors.

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Morgan Lewis leverages its mix of senior and junior lawyers excellently. They are always available to go the extra mile to solve any issues.

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Their knowledgeable team consistently provides valuable assistance and guidance, ensuring that our legal needs are met effectively.

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Morgan Lewis is a premier law firm and consistently delivers exceptional, high-value work while ensuring cost-efficiency.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ayman A Khaleq
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Ayman A Khaleq
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Ayman Khaleq splits his time between Los Angeles and Dubai, and is highly rated for his expertise in Middle East investment funds. He provides clients with high-level advice on both private and public funds, including in regard to Shari'a-compliant as well as conventional structures. He has a deep understanding of structuring and documentation issues, often working with international asset managers on cross-border engagements throughout the region.

He is a subject matter expert on Shari'a-compliant structures and a well-respected lawyer in the region.

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William L. Nash III
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William L. Nash III
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Bill Nash is a lawyer who has deep roots in the Middle East, having advised clients on fund formation and investment mandates for well over a decade. He is based in the Abu Dhabi office, where he is managing partner, and has notable experience advising on the formation of ADGM-domiciled credit funds as well as providing wide-ranging advice to sovereign wealth funds.

I have only heard good things about him. He does a lot of good work for major clients.

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Alishia Sullivan
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Dubai managing partner Alishia Sullivan has extensive experience acting on investment fund agreements across a variety of asset classes, including real estate, hedge and venture capital. She is also notable for her work on behalf of sovereign wealth funds.

She is an exceptional adviser who is very client-focused and adaptable.

Alishia's extensive experience and track record in managing complex deals provides us with the assurance we need.

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Carolyn Abram
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Up and Coming

Carolyn Abram is an up-and-coming Dubai-based lawyer with regional and global fund formation experience. She is well versed in acting for fund sponsors in the venture capital and private equity spaces, with additional experience concerning REITs and sovereign wealth funds.

Carolyn is really excellent. She has a lot of expertise concerning the jurisdiction and investors in the region. Working with her is an excellent experience.

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Ayman A Khaleq
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Ayman A Khaleq
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William L. Nash III
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William L. Nash III
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Alishia Sullivan
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Carolyn Abram
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