Sandeep Dhama > Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Lawyer Profile

Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP
LEVEL 13
BURJ DAMAN BUILDING
DIFC, P.O. BOX 482017
United Arab Emirates

Work Department

Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Technology

Position

Partner

Personal

Sandeep has a wealth of experience advising clients from the GCC and international clients investing in the Middle East, in particular clients from Europe and South East Asia. He has been in the region since 2010 and has worked on many market leading transactions involving regional heavyweights and high profile global clients.

He specialises in M&A, joint ventures and private equity and has expertise in capital markets and restructuring.

Lawyer Rankings

United Arab Emirates > Commercial, corporate and M&A

Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP remains a key adviser to a diverse client base, including industry players, multinationals, and government-backed entities, while increasingly acting for family offices and US corporates and funds on a growing range of mandates. Diwakar Agarwal is praised for his ‘deep understanding of the legal and regulatory framework in the region’ and is particularly active in the tech, education, healthcare, and e-commerce industries. Melissa Forbes-Miranda is recognised for her expertise in cross-border transactions and distressed deals, while also advising on business-critical commercial agreements for regional corporates. Sandeep Dhama is sought after for market entry guidance and a variety of M&A and private equity transactions. Toufic Safie remains a crucial supporting presence.

United Arab Emirates > TMT

The multidisciplinary TMT practice at Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP is reputed for its data protection, digital asset regulation, and fintech expertise. Well regarded in the technology sector, practice head Melissa Forbes-Miranda is skilled at software licensing and development work. Philip Clarke and Sandeep Dhama are often engaged in virtual asset matters, while Diwakar Agarwal is another key team member for corporate and commercial transactions.