Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
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Band 3

Commercial Contracts

United Arab Emirates

2 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based

United Arab Emirates

3 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Wael Jabsheh

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Practice Areas

Wael Jabsheh focuses on domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures, private equity, as well as general corporate and commercial matters. He also advises on complex matters relating to technology, communications, cybersecurity and intellectual property. Mr. Jabsheh is fluent in Arabic, has been based in the United Arab Emirates since 2005 and has extensive experience advising on corporate and TMT transactions in the Middle East, North Africa and the Indian subcontinent. He advises a variety of sovereign and private clients, including local and multinational companies and financial institutions.

Career

Mr. Jabsheh was promoted to partner in January 2015.

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Commercial Contracts - United Arab Emirates

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Wael Jabsheh heads the firm's Middle East corporate department. He is an adept lawyer who is well reputed for his capabilities in joint ventures and corporate restructurings. Although particularly noted for his work advising sovereign wealth funds and other government entities, he has further experience acting for international corporations.

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

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Wael Jabsheh is the Abu Dhabi managing partner of Akin and the head of the firm's Middle East corporate practice. He is noted for his impressive handling of high-value acquisitions and disposals, frequently advising sovereign entities and asset managers.

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