Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based
United Arab Emirates
1 year ranked
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Chris Lester
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
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Practice Areas
Corporate
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity
Innovation & Artificial Intelligence
Digital Infrastructure
Life Sciences & Medical Technology
Defense, Aviation & Space
Energy & Natural Resources
Public Finance & Infrastructure
Entertainment, Media & Sports
Banking & Financial Services
Career
Chris Lester is Greenberg Traurig’s Co-Managing Shareholder of the Abu Dhabi office. Chris focuses on inbound and outbound mergers and acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures, investments and corporate restructurings. His practice spans multiple industries including AI and digital infrastructure, technology, life sciences and healthcare and banking and financial services.
Chris has more than 17 years of experience of living and working full-time in the Middle East and more than 25 years of professional experience across Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Chris’ clients include Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds and government related entities and global and regional private equity firms.
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LL.B., Monash University
B.Ec., Monash University
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Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based - United Arab Emirates
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Chris Lester has extensive experience that spans the full gamut of mergers, demergers and acquisitions, in addition to restructurings, privatisations and joint ventures. His clientele includes prominent regional banks, private equity houses and entities in the oil and gas sector. He joined the Abu Dhabi office of Greenberg Traurig after leaving Latham & Watkins in September 2025.
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