Ranking tables

Capital Markets: Equity | Global

United Arab Emirates

The Capital Markets: Equity rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across United Arab Emirates.

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Band 1

  1. Ahmed Ibrahim
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    Ahmed Ibrahim
    Ibrahim & Partners | Capital Markets: Equity
    2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Ahmed Ibrahim is a go-to figure for domestic equity capital markets matters. He regularly advises clients on rights issues, with further expertise concerning capital restructurings and M&A transactions involving publicly listed companies.
  2. Khalid Garousha
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    Khalid Garousha
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Capital Markets: Equity
    2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Khalid Garousha is a distinguished lawyer in equity capital markets who is held in high esteem for his work representing underwriters. Based in Abu Dhabi, he is experienced overseeing market-leading IPOs and other international equity offerings. In mid-2023 he assumed the role of Allen & Overy's interim global managing partner, overseeing the firm's merger with Shearman & Sterling.
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Band 2

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    Andrew Tarbuck
    Al Tamimi & Company | Capital Markets: Equity
    2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Andrew Tarbuck heads Al Tamimi's capital markets practice in Dubai and is well regarded for his considerable prowess in equity capital markets. His broad-ranging expertise covers IPOs in addition to buy-backs and securities regulatory matters.
  2. Marwan Elaraby
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    Marwan Elaraby
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Equity
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    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. He recently joined Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in Dubai after leaving Shearman & Sterling.
  3. Scott Campbell
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    Scott Campbell
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Capital Markets: Equity
    2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    Scott Campbell is a leading M&A lawyer who is also regularly instructed on equity capital markets matters. He has experience advising clients on numerous high-value IPOs, often acting for issuers.
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Band 3

  1. Basil Al-Jafari
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    Basil Al-Jafari
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Equity
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Basil Al-Jafari is widely acknowledged for his in-depth understanding of debt matters. He is well versed in representing arrangers and dealers, and also has a wealth of experience concerning sovereign issuances. In addition to his debt work he is increasingly involved in equity issuances.
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    Husam Hourani
    Al Tamimi & Company | Capital Markets: Equity
    2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    Husam Hourani is a prominent capital markets lawyer in the UAE. He is highly experienced advising clients on high-value equity transactions, including numerous IPOs.
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    Yasser Omar
    Hadef & Partners
    Hadef & Partners | Capital Markets: Equity
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Yasser Omar heads the corporate and commercial team and is based in Abu Dhabi. He has extensive experience advising on IPOs, with further know-how concerning regulatory securities issues in the UAE.
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Up and Coming

  1. Ibrahim Soumrany
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    Ibrahim Soumrany
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Equity
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Ibrahim Soumrany is an ever-more noteworthy Dubai-based lawyer who has advised clients on several major equity mandates, acting for underwriters as well as big-name issuer companies. He recently joined Gibson Dunn after leaving White & Case.