Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates
Ranked Individuals
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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.
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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.
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We appreciate Stephenson Harwood's reliable and quick response whenever we reach out for assistance.
Stephenson Harwood brings a valuable knowledge of local law and market practice to the table, together with very well-founded analysis and negotiation skills.
Stephenson Harwood has a broad team, with engaged partner-level support.
The Stephenson Harwood lawyers are consistently responsive and offer a high service level.
The team's strength is their expertise in M&A transactions combined with their commercially driven advice.
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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 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.
Corporate/M&A
Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based
Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based
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