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Marwan Elaraby

Marwan Elaraby

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About

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Practice Areas

Marwan is the Partner in Charge of Gibson Dunn’s Dubai office where he is a member of the Capital Markets, Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions Groups.

Marwan advises clients on M&A and private equity transactions, as well as governments, companies and family groups on strategic and regulatory matters. He also advises both issuers and underwriters on equity and debt securities offerings.

He represents sovereign-owned, corporate and private equity clients including Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Marriott International, MGX, EFG-Hermes, Talabat, and Investcorp.

Career

Columbia University School of Law, J.D.

American University in Cairo, B.A.

Admissions: New York

Languages: Arabic; English; French

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Chambers Global Guide

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

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Marwan Elaraby is a highly accomplished transactional lawyer in charge of the firm's Dubai office. He advises on acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and ECM matters. He is particularly well known for his significant track record of acting for major clients in the oil and gas sector. Active throughout the region, he maintains an especially prolific practice in Egypt.

Capital Markets: Equity - Middle East-wide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Marwan Elaraby of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is widely respected for his capital markets skills, with notable experience handling equity matters relating to the UAE and Egypt. Based in Dubai, he is well versed in acting for issuer clients from the oil and gas sector.

Capital Markets: Equity - United Arab Emirates

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Marwan Elaraby is a highly experienced lawyer who excels in IPOs and other equity matters. He acts for many major regional clients, with experience as both issuers' and underwriters' counsel, and is especially noted for his handling of Egypt-related transactions.

Corporate/M&A - Egypt

Expertise Based Abroad
Egypt, expertise based abroad in United Arab Emirates

Individual Editorial

Marwan Elaraby maintains a robust Egyptian practice that covers private equity, M&A and capital markets transactions. He is further experienced in high-value project finance mandates and has represented global investment banks as well as major regional oil companies.

Capital Markets - Egypt

Expertise Based Abroad
Egypt, expertise based abroad in United Arab Emirates

Individual Editorial

Marwan Elaraby heads up the Dubai office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. He maintains a leading regional practice which includes a strong emphasis on Egypt-related matters, including M&A mandates and capital markets transactions.

Projects & Energy - Egypt

Expertise Based Abroad
Egypt, expertise based abroad in United Arab Emirates

Individual Editorial

Dubai-based Marwan Elaraby is a renowned corporate lawyer who exhibits a considerable regional energy practice, with particular strengths handling matters related to Egypt. He is noted for his extensive experience advising energy companies on aspects of their Egypt-based projects.

Capital Markets: Equity - United Arab Emirates

Foreign Expert
Foreign expert in Egypt

Individual Editorial

Marwan Elaraby is a highly experienced lawyer who excels in IPOs and other equity matters. He acts for many major regional clients, with experience as both issuers' and underwriters' counsel, and is especially noted for his handling of Egypt-related transactions.

Corporate/M&A - United Arab Emirates

Foreign Expert
Foreign expert in Egypt

Individual Editorial

Marwan Elaraby is a highly accomplished transactional lawyer in charge of the firm's Dubai office. He advises on acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and ECM matters. He is particularly well known for his significant track record of acting for major clients in the oil and gas sector. Active throughout the region, he maintains an especially prolific practice in Egypt.

Strengths

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  • Marwan Elaraby is excellent and a key pillar of the team.

    Corporate/M&A: Dubai-basedChambers Global Guide
  • Marwan Elaraby is truly unique in all aspects of deal-making.

    Corporate/M&A: Dubai-basedChambers Global Guide
  • Marwan Elaraby is the most responsive lawyer in the market.

    Capital Markets: EquityChambers Global Guide
  • Marwan understands the Middle East very well. He can connect us with partners across the globe and explain our needs.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
  • Marwan provides exceptional support and thought leadership.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
  • Marwan Elaraby is a first-class lawyer. He has a deep understanding of the matter at hand and is exceptionally responsive.

    Capital MarketsChambers Global Guide

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