Michael Hilton

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 1

Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based

United Arab Emirates

5 Years Ranked

Band 2

Corporate/M&A

Middle East-wide

4 Years Ranked

About

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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.

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based - United Arab Emirates

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Michael Hilton advises leading clients on major M&A transactions and joint ventures, most regularly acting for entities in the oil and gas and financial services sectors. He is also experienced advising on cross-border acquisitions across the Middle East. He recently moved to Skadden's Abu Dhabi office from Freshfields.

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Corporate/M&A - Middle East-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Michael Hilton is a highly regarded lawyer based in Abu Dhabi. He is an accomplished adviser on large-scale acquisitions arising both within the UAE and across the wider GCC. He regularly handles M&A in the oil and gas and financial services sectors. He recently moved to the newly formed Skadden team in Abu Dhabi after leaving Freshfields.

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Strengths

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Michael is an excellent lawyer who combines excellent technical skills with great commercial acumen. He always adds value to transactions.

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

Michael is one of the strongest partners in the Middle Eastern market. He is calm and measured in his approach, careful to listen to everyone and then forms reasoned arguments.

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

Michael is an excellent lawyer who combines excellent technical skills with great commercial acumen. He always adds value to transactions.

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

Michael is one of the strongest partners in the Middle Eastern market. He is calm and measured in his approach, careful to listen to everyone and then forms reasoned arguments.

Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based respondent
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