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.
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Testimonials
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- '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