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Provided by Phillip Sacks
Phillip Sacks is managing partner of Dechert's Dubai office and advises financial institutions, fund managers and leading sovereign wealth funds on the structuring, formation and liquidation of onshore and offshore investment funds. His practice spans conventional and Shari'a-compliant vehicles, including private equity, private credit, hedge, infrastructure, real estate and venture capital funds. Mr. Sacks brings deep experience in structuring parallel and co-investment vehicles, carried interest plans and regulated asset management entities across the Middle East and globally.
Before leaving to serve as an investment funds and asset management partner at another global law firm, Mr. Sacks practiced out of Dechert’s Dubai office for more than seven years. Earlier in his career, he advised on the laws of the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands at an international finance center firm, and had prominent roles at leading law firms in Australia and Bahrain.
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Provided by Chambers
Phillip Sacks is based in Dubai and is well versed in advising real estate and sovereign wealth funds as well as financial institutions based throughout the Middle East. He is highly praised for his consummate skill in fund formation. He recently joined Dechert after leaving White & Case in March 2026.
Provided by Chambers
Phillip Sacks is one of the most experienced and commercial funds lawyers in the region.
Phillip brings a strong commercial perspective. His extensive knowledge of the region and regulatory landscape plays a critical role.
Phillip Sacks is one of the most experienced and commercial funds lawyers in the region.
Phillip brings a strong commercial perspective. His extensive knowledge of the region and regulatory landscape plays a critical role.
Provided by Dechert LLP
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