Venture Capital & Emerging Companies
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 2
Contact number
+971.2.697.8800Chambers Review
The Morgan Lewis team in the UAE has significant experience acting for sovereign wealth funds on venture capital investments within sectors such as healthcare and fintech. The group has additional capabilities acting for venture capital firms on a wide range of matters. The firm also offers complementary strengths in investment fund formation, and is further well versed in advising on mergers and strategic alliances between asset managers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are highly rated, and excellent at boiling down complicated issues."
"They are outstanding in terms of knowledge and commercial awareness."
"They are highly rated, and excellent at boiling down complicated issues."
"They are outstanding in terms of knowledge and commercial awareness."
Notable Practitioners
Abu Dhabi-based Richard Knott represents an impressive list of sovereign wealth funds and venture capital firms on matters such as investments and strategic partnerships. He has further experience acting on the company side in connection with growth capital raises.
"He is responsive, unbelievably calm under pressure, and drives the process forward. He's a great guy to work with."
"Richard's in-house experience with a sovereign wealth fund makes him a valuable asset to have on transactions."