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Corporate/M&A - United Arab Emirates

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Stephenson Harwood fields a compact yet notable corporate team in Dubai. Its lawyers are adept at handling cross-border M&A and corporate transactions, including group restructuring and the establishment of joint ventures. The firm offers additional expertise in commercial matters.

Work Highlights

  • Stephenson Harwood advised Indian fund services provider KFin Technologies on its USD34.7 million acquisition of a 51% stake in Singapore-based global fund administrator Ascent Fund Services.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Diwakar Agarwal
6
Diwakar Agarwal
6
Band 6

Diwakar Agarwal is a respected partner in Stephenson Harwood's Dubai office. He holds longstanding expertise in the corporate and commercial fields, with a focus on cross-border M&A. He maintains deep relationships with a number of India-headquartered clients, particularly those hailing from the technology sector.

We are very happy with the service provided by Diwakar Agarwal.

Melissa Forbes-Miranda
6
Melissa Forbes-Miranda
6
Band 6

Melissa Forbes-Miranda is an experienced and well-recognised partner in Stephenson Harwood's Dubai office. She advises regional and international clients on the full range of corporate transactions, complementing that expertise with further strengths in commercial mandates, intellectual property and joint ventures. Her clients often hail from the technology sector.

Melissa Forbes-Miranda is very responsive, has strong M&A expertise and is very commercially driven.

Melissa Forbes-Miranda is highly diligent and hard-working.

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Diwakar Agarwal
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Diwakar Agarwal
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Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based

Diwakar Agarwal
6
Diwakar Agarwal
6
Band 6
Melissa Forbes-Miranda
6
Melissa Forbes-Miranda
6
Band 6