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Ali Shaikley
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
3

Band 3

Capital Markets: Equity

United Arab Emirates

6 Years Ranked

5

Band 5

Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based

United Arab Emirates

2 Years Ranked

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ALI SHAIKLEY has significant experience handling complex cross-border corporate, private equity, M&A, and equity capital market transactions across the Middle East, Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. A trusted advisor, he represents and provides strategic guidance to large corporations, private equity sponsors, family offices, and government-related entities on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, IPOs/equity capital markets transactions, private equity and venture capital transactions, and corporate advisory work.

In particular, Ali has led on a number the most innovative and groundbreaking transactions in, or connected to, the Middle East and North Africa region over the past 20 years, including multiple large privatizations, divestments, mergers and business combinations, growth investments, partnerships, and strategic expansions and bolt-on transactions.

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Chambers Global Guide

Capital Markets: Equity - United Arab Emirates

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Ali Shaikley of Sidley Austin is an adept equity lawyer whose experience encompasses acting for REITs on proposed delistings. He has extensive experience advising on IPOs on the Dubai Financial Market.

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Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based - United Arab Emirates

5
Band 5
Individual Editorial

Ali Shaikley of Sidley Austin is a leading lawyer for M&A, most significantly acting on deals relating to the power and oil and gas sectors. He is also well versed in private equity and venture capital work. He represents a range of clients including logistics companies, property developers and private equity houses.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Ali Shaikley is very easy to work with and professional.

Capital Markets: Equity respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Ali Shaikley is even-keeled, so he doesn't seem to buckle under pressure. He is able to really step in and calm the room.

Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Ali Shaikley is incredibly responsive. He is always there when you need him and is very pragmatic. He understands the commercial side of the business as well as what is legally required.

Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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