Aaron Dikos
Al Tamimi & CompanyAl Tamimi & Company‘s corporate and transactional team is praised for its ’professionalism, responsiveness and international practice’, and includes domestic and multinational clients from the aviation, food, real estate, retail, and defence industries within its portfolio of clients. The team is retained to advise on numerous sensitive transactions, including cross-border acquisitions, asset sales, restructurings, and other commercial matters. Practice head Ola Saab advises clients on various multi-jurisdictional transactions, and is ably assisted by Aaron Dikos, a key port of call for matters involving foreign investors.
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Testimonials
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‘Al Tamimi & Company's exceptional ability to navigate the complexities of local regulations while aligning with global business practices is a key factor that distinguishes the firm. Their team's deep expertise in Middle Eastern markets, coupled with a global perspective, enables them to deliver practical and forward-thinking solutions.'
'We have heavily relied on their outstanding legal expertise on many occasions. They also do mostly pro-bono work with us which is something that we have been quite grateful for.'
‘Even when they do pro-bono work, they've always delivered in a timely and efficient manner. They have lent us their expertise many times in the past, and they have always given us proper suggestions on how to manage and navigate legal aspects that we've encountered.'
'They have been available even after hours to resolve ad-hoc cases for us, which really makes them stand out from any other law firm that we've worked with.’
‘What makes them unique is their vast knowledge and their local and regional practice - their strength is the diversity of the team where they can easily communicate with various parties, cultures and mentalities. What makes Tamimi stand apart from any other law firm is their professionalism, responsiveness and international practice.’
‘We have dealt with the head of corporate commercial, Ola Saab, on several matters. She managed to provide legal solutions for a complicated transaction, providing her vast local knowledge, mainly with the government rules and regulations. Her advice was not only legal but practical giving insight to actual local practice.’
‘Responsiveness and capability to handle complex and unheard of cases in KW.'
‘Ola Saab stands out in terms of her responsiveness and knowledge of the legal market in KW.’
Key clients
- AstraZeneca
- Boeing
- Brands for Less
- Burberry
- Dolce&Gabbana
- Fauchon
- Joan Al Kuwait Marine Services
- Johnson & Johnson
- Joyalukkas
- Kone Corporation
- National Oilwell Company
- Zephyrus Aviation Capital
Work highlights
- Acted as sole counsel to HSBC in its role as financial advisor in the agreed sale of 23 aircrafts by ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Company, a company listed on the Boursa Kuwait, to Macquarie AirFinance, a leading provider of aircraft leasing and financing solutions, for an indicative purchase price of US$1.1bn.
- Advised Zephyrus Aviation Capital on the leasing of one Airbus to Jazeera Airways.
- Advised a leading regional F&B operator listed on Boursa Kuwait on securing exclusive perpetual rights to manufacture, sell, and distribute an iconic table sauce historically produced in the United States and on licensing agreements across all global territories except North and South America.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ola Saab