Michael Hilton

Michael Hilton is the head of Skadden’s Abu Dhabi office and its Middle East practice. He has more than 20 years of experience handling complex cross-border private and public M&A and joint ventures, with an emphasis on financial sponsor work.

Mr. Hilton regularly represents global financial investors in some of the most complex deals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. He has focused his practice on the Middle East for over a decade and advises clients across a number of industries, including private equity, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, financial services, telecom and technology.

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the broader region, Mr. Hilton has played a pivotal role in several high-profile, market-shaping transactions, including in matters recognized by legal publications for innovation and impact. He has represented key government-owned institutions and corporates, such as ADNOC, ENOC, DP World, Saudi Telecom Company and OSN, as well as prominent sovereign wealth funds and financial institutions.

Mr. Hilton previously served as the MENA regional managing partner at a Magic Circle firm.