Ranking tables

Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based | Global

United Arab Emirates

The Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based 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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Eminent Practitioners
  1. Ibrahim Mubaydeen
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    Ibrahim Mubaydeen
    Allen & Overy LLP
    Allen & Overy LLP | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based
    2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 24 Years Ranked
    Ibrahim Mubaydeen is a distinguished lawyer, particularly noted for his handling of transactions relating to power and infrastructure projects. He has led some of the largest M&A transactions in the UAE, most notably within the oil and gas sector, while also excelling at corporate restructuring work.
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Band 1
  1. Khalid Garousha
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    Khalid Garousha
    Allen & Overy LLP
    Allen & Overy LLP | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based
    2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Khalid Garousha is a highly esteemed lawyer, based in Abu Dhabi, who has a formidable reputation for his work on market-leading M&A transactions. He is also an eminent figure in ECM matters, most significantly in IPOs. In 2023 he took on the role of A&O's interim global managing partner, overseeing its merger with US law firm Shearman & Sterling.
  2. Michael Hilton
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    Michael Hilton
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based
    2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    MENA managing partner 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.
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Band 2
  1. Renad Younes
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    Renad Younes
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Renad Younes is a well-regarded lawyer who regularly takes a lead role on high-profile M&A matters within the oil and gas sector, leveraging her long-standing track record in the field of projects and energy. She is also adept at overseeing joint ventures and strategic partnerships. At the start of 2023 she was one of several lawyers who joined Gibson Dunn from Shearman & Sterling. She heads the Abu Dhabi office.
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Band 3
  1. Nicholas Edwards
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    Nicholas Edwards
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Nicholas Edwards is a leading lawyer who co-heads the firm's Abu Dhabi office. He maintains a robust M&A practice, often acting for clients in the oil and gas and finance sectors. He is also adept at joint ventures and equity raisings.
  2. 3
    Osama Audi
    Baker McKenzie LLP
    Baker McKenzie LLP | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Osama Audi is based in Abu Dhabi, from where he heads the UAE corporate and M&A team. He acts for an impressive array of regional clients on high-profile M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions.
  3. Simon Fraser
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    Simon Fraser
    King & Spalding LLP
    King & Spalding LLP | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Simon Fraser is a seasoned lawyer on sales and acquisitions, particularly when it comes to representing clients in the energy and oil and gas sectors. He is also regularly involved in Kuwait-related deals. He recently joined King & Spalding after leaving Ashurst.
  4. Steven Worthington
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    Steven Worthington
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Abu Dhabi-based Steven Worthington is well recognised for his work on behalf of high-profile clients on large-scale, cross-border transactions and investments. Co-heading the financial sponsor practice, he is adept at handling joint venture arrangements and his recent work has had a notable emphasis on the energy and technology sectors.
  5. Wael Jabsheh
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    Wael Jabsheh
    Akin
    Akin | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based
    2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    Wael Jabsheh is the Abu Dhabi managing partner of Akin. He is noted for his impressive handling of high-value acquisitions and disposals, frequently advising sovereign entities and asset managers. He is also well versed in matters relating to commercial contracts, acting particularly for clients in the field of telecommunications.
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    Yasser Omar
    Hadef & Partners
    Hadef & Partners | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    "Yasser is a safe pair of hands on UAE law matters. We value him for his responsiveness and his dedication to ensure that optimal resources are allocated to our matters. The final advice is always prompt, useful and valuable."
  7. Chris Macbeth
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based
    2024 | Band 3
  8. Gamal Abouali
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based
    2024 | Band 3
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Up and Coming
  1. Lynn Ammar
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based
    2024 | Up and Coming
Associates to watch
  1. Charlotte Stevens
    Charlotte Stevens
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based
    2024 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked
    Charlotte Stevens is a rising star who is based in Freshfields' Abu Dhabi office. Her expertise lies primarily in the handling of acquisitions and joint ventures for clients operating in the energy and infrastructure sectors.