HNS Legal advises local and international clients on PPPs, M&A, and corporate restructurings. Jad Skaff, Ali El Maoula, and Joseph Nasrallah lead the team, with Skaff and Nasrallah both having extensive experience in corporate and financial cross-border transactions and joint ventures, while Maoula often handles foreign direct investments.
Testimonials
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‘The team is able to deal with diverse legal questions. The team is responsive, accommodating, and professional. ’
‘We work mainly with Jenny Fares and Jad Skaff. Both have thorough legal knowledge and a very pragmatic and practical approach to dealing with particular questions. They are friendly and respectful and we have a lot of confidence in their capacities. ’
‘HNS Legal has been extremely consistent in providing clear and structured legal strategy. Furthermore, HNS legal has been instrumental in helping us navigate the requirements of our uncommon organisational structure.'
‘We have been working closely with Jad Skaff who has been of tremendous support to our organisation especially when bespoke legal solutions have been required. Jad's ability to see the bigger picture is a blessing.'
'Julien Cordahi has been advising us on media and technology matters. His involvement in discussions relating to AI and data analytics has given our organisation the ability to plan with peace of mind for a critical pivot in our approach to the market.’
‘The HNS Legal team is a knowledgeable team which allows a smooth flow of accurate legal opinions.'
‘Ali El Maoula is extremely knowledgeable, pragmatic, and solution-oriented.’
‘The team is very focused, knowledgeable, responsive, and customer-centric.'
Key clients
- Transmed
- Amnesty International
- CIBCO
- IFFCO
- Careem
- Omatra Group
- Sama
- S-Com
- Tri-Sat Communication Company
- Halvest Holding
- Halawani Consumer Products
- Abchee Group
- Shooting Stars
- Addleshaw Goddard (Middle East) LLP
- P.O. Tech: Paths of Technology
- Tornet
- CCHO
- Initiativez Management Consultants
- Habib Bank
- DCAF
- World Gate Capital
- Bird and Bird
- PwC Middle East
- Middle East Industries and Machineries
- Port Manager and Operator
- Besins Healthcare
- Dr. Costi
- Chouiery Group
- Siira
- Art of Guitar
- Roland Berger
- Atlas Telecommunication
- Thea Pharma
- Ashurst Middle East
- King & Spalding
- Mint Creative Production
- Diwan Videos
Work highlights
- Advised Management Solutions Expert on the sale of their business to Kearney.
- Advised Transmed on a series of acquisitions in the consumer goods and food service sectors throughout the Middle East.
- Advised Menzies Aviation on several transactions in Africa, the GCC, and Asia.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jad Al Skaff, Ali El Maoula, Joseph Nasrallah