Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates
Ranked Individual
Provided by Pinsent Masons
Our award-winning Corporate, M&A and Commercial team, headed by Mohammad Tbaishat, includes lawyers who advise clients from across the globe on their entire corporate journey in the Middle East – from inception to expansion to eventual exit and beyond.
We have advised some of the region’s top clients with cross-border acquisitions and disposals, auction sales, mergers, joint venture arrangements, large-scale group reorganisations and all types of corporate governance work. We have been in the region for more than 35 years and have extensive working on all types of M&A and investment transactions. We work closely with shareholders, investors, management teams, financial advisors and individuals. Our M&A and joint venture experience covers all types of domestic and cross-border transactions.
We advise clients with international operations that span right across the globe. We understand that providing a first-class legal service is not just about legal guidance; a solid understanding of cultural and local commercial issues underpins all of our advice.
Provided by Chambers
Pinsent Masons houses a notable corporate offering with considerable depth of experience throughout the UAE. The firm's corporate team in Dubai is well versed in handling M&A transactions as well as significant commercial contracts issues. It is also highly capable with regard to joint ventures and corporate restructurings. The firm acts for a variety of clients in the construction, healthcare and hospitality sectors.
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Pinsent Masons advised US-listed Stagwell on its USD40 million acquisition of the Create Group, a digital communications company.
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The Pinsent Masons team has the right experts at every step, which gives us confidence and clarity during the deal.
Pinsent Masons' ability to balance legal precision with pragmatic, business-oriented thinking is a key asset.
The team's expert guidance not only mitigates potential risks but also adds significant value by aligning the transaction with our strategic goals.
Pinsent Masons offers very strong communication and proactive updates, helping to explain the legal jargon and implications of certain legal clauses.
Pinsent Masons are very responsive and have good market knowledge. The lawyers are good communicators.
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Mohammad Tbaishat heads Pinsent Masons' Middle East corporate team. He holds extensive expertise in transactional matters, advising on cross-border M&A as well as group restructurings. He is also well versed in the establishment of joint ventures and can assist with private equity mandates.
Mohammed Tbaishat is very pragmatic and amenable. He is able to adapt to complex situations and come up with useful solutions, as well as accommodate budget constraints when needed.
What sets Mohammad Tbaishat apart is his remarkable ability not only to grasp the legal complexities, but also to understand and align these with his clients' broader business goals.
Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based
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