Venture Capital & Emerging Companies - United Arab Emirates
What the team is known for
Trowers & Hamlins is a well-established presence in the Middle East. It is well noted for its venture capital practice, with lawyers based in its Abu Dhabi and Dubai offices representing a pan-regional client base in respect of such work. The team advises on the structuring of VC funds in addition to transactional matters. Its lawyers in the UAE are also able to leverage additional expertise located in the firm's Oman and Bahrain offices as required.
Work highlights
Trowers & Hamlins acted for the Bahraini Al Waha Venture Capital Fund of Funds 1 on numerous investments into start-up funds, as well as its negotiation of various commercial contracts in areas such as insurance and marketing.
Notable practitioners
Nick Green has broad-ranging venture capital expertise, assisting with the formation and structuring of VC funds as well as contractual and transactional mandates. "He is a great lawyer who is knowledgeable and always keen to help." "For him it's not just about the transaction but also about the relationship. He's as invested in what we do as are members of my team."
