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Mark Gilligan

Global 2026

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Commercial Contracts

United Arab Emirates

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Mark Gilligan focuses his practice on corporate and commercial law. He advises private and institutional clients on a variety of commercial transactions and arrangements, including corporate structuring, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital transactions. Having worked in both local and international law firms over the course of several years in the United Arab Emirates, Mark has the technical ability and practical understanding of the legal landscape in the UAE to provide efficient, effective legal advice. He is admitted to practice in England & Wales.

Education

Law Society of Ireland

Diploma in Finance Law

2009

University College Dublin

B.A. (Int.), Economics

2004

Awards

Ranked, Corporate/Commercial & Commercial Contracts, United Arab Emirates

Chambers Global

2023

Next Generation Partner, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, United Arab Emirates

The Legal 500 EMEA

2024

Recommended, Employment, United Arab Emirates

The Legal 500 EMEA

2023

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Commercial Contracts - United Arab Emirates

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Based in the Abu Dhabi office of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, Mark Gilligan offers extensive expertise in the negotiation of procurement contracts, as well as in corporate structuring and commercial advisory matters. His client base includes well-known investment entities as well as companies active in the technology and infrastructure spaces.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Mark is good at understanding your needs and delivering on them. He has a very wide practice and good experience in many disciplines.
Commercial ContractsChambers Global Guide
Mark Gilligan offers competitive client service with a sophisticated and commercially aware approach. He has assisted us with addressing complex issues and sophisticated commercial transactions.
Commercial ContractsChambers Global Guide
Mark Gilligan has excellent commercial and technical acumen and awareness.
Commercial ContractsChambers Global Guide

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