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Omar Maayeh

Omar Maayeh

Latham & Watkins LLP, United Arab Emirates

Position

Omar Maayeh advises companies globally across the full business life cycle, from inception to exit, with a focus on emerging technologies.

Mr. Maayeh leverages a sophisticated understanding of market trajectories and extensive experience to advise companies on:

    • Mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions
    • Joint ventures
    • Venture financing
    • Regulatory compliance
    • Initial public offerings
    • Life as a public company

He distills complex concepts into commercial advice that supports clients’ objectives at every stage of their business. Mr. Maayeh unlocks the resources of the firm’s global platform to connect clients with the legal tools for any need that arises.

A recognized leader within the firm, Mr. Maayeh has served on the Mentoring, Recruiting, and Women Enriching Business (WEB). He prioritizes bolstering the emerging companies ecosystem and regularly speaks at events hosted by a number of Middle East-based incubators and accelerators, including Hub71, Area2071, the Abu Dhabi Global Markets Fintech Reglab, Astrolabs, and WOMENTUM.

Mr. Maayeh maintains an active pro bono practice, including on behalf INJAZ UAE, a member of JA Worldwide that empowers youth with skills for work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.

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