HNS Legal is particularly active in regional M&A, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings. Key sector strengths include TMT, aviation, and consumer goods. The firm also routinely advises clients on UAE and Iraq-based transactions. Practice co-heads Jad Skaff, Ali El Maoula and Joseph Nasrallah are highly experienced corporate lawyers.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The team is very strong in the field of commercial, corporate and M&A with a strong focus on logistics and aviation matters.'
  • 'Joseph Nasrallah is an outstanding lawyer with a very straightforward and reliable approach.'
  • 'Jad Skaff is an excellent lawyer who is deeply knowledgeable about the local market and is adept at guiding foreign investors through regional nuances.'

Key clients

  • Transmed
  • Al Kabida
  • Amnesty International
  • CIBCO
  • IFFCO
  • Careem
  • Omatra Group
  • Sama
  • S-Com
  • Tri-Sat Communication Company
  • Halvest Holding
  • Halawani Consumer Products
  • Abchee Group
  • Shooting Stars
  • P.O. Tech: Paths of Technology
  • Tornet
  • CCHO
  • Initiativez Management Consultants
  • Habib Bank
  • DCAF - Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance
  • World Gate Capital
  • PwC Middle East
  • Middle East Industries and Machineries
  • Port Manager and Operator
  • Besins Healthcare
  • Chouieri Group
  • Siira
  • Art of Guitar
  • Atlas Telecommunication
  • Thea Pharma

Work highlights

  • Advised National Aviation Services on a multi-million dollar acquisition.
  • Advising Transmed on multiple acquisitions in the consumer goods and food service sectors throughout the Middle East.
  • Advising several clients in the telecom and banking sectors on the restructuring of their businesses.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jad Al Skaff, Ali El Maoula, Joseph Nasrallah