The ‘full function specialist team’ at K&L Gates boasts a specialism in handling high-value, strategic transactions, including those which are cross-border in nature. Amjad Hussain, team head, is praised for his ‘highly effective’ ability to get ’major deals across the line’. ‘Legal powerhouse’ Jaime Oon is both English and Malaysian qualified; and Joelle Salame is experienced in a range of large-scale multijurisdictional restructuring projects. The team’s sector expertise includes equity capital markets, M&A matters, asset management, and global defence.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The K&L Gates team is a full function specialist team. They are aided by a vast network of lawyers across the world giving them access to unparalleled resources and experience on a real time basis.’
‘Amjad Hussain is the rainmaker and is both personable and humble yet highly effective in getting major deals across the line. His effective and responsive style results in repeat business from all his dedicated clients.'
'Jaime Oon is a legal powerhouse that delivers consistently high services year in and year out. Her local experience and pragmatic approach make her an indispensable member of the team.’
Key clients
- Dukhan Bank QPSC
- Lesha Bank LLC
- QPay International LLC
- M Cubed for Oil & Gas Services
- QInvest LLC
- Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN)
- Qatar National Bank Q.P.S.C. (QNB Group)
- The Commercial Bank of Qatar (Q.S.C.)
- Qatar Navigation QSC (Milaha)
Work highlights
- Advised Dukhan Bank QPSC on the bank’s successful direct listing on the main market of the QSE.
- Advised Lesha Bank on the financing of a Qatari consortium of investors in connection with the acquisition of a 10.8% stake in Ennismore, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing lifestyle hospitality companies owned by Accor.
- Advised leading fintech company in Qatar, QPay International, on its award-winning M&A transaction whereby the company was acquired by Qatar Islamic Bank, one of the leading local banks.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Amjad Hussain