Middle East - United Arab Emirates
Ibrahim & Partners
Ibrahim & Partners' team has close connections with the government of Dubai, acting on the landmark IPOs of DEWA, Empower and Tecom. The team also provide transactional counsel on deals structured through the issuance of convertible bonds. Ahmed Ibrahim has vast experience advising on equity capital markets and has an impressive portfolio of work across the Middle East and GCC. Malack El Masry assists with IPO and rights issues, alongside general corporate and commercial matters. Senior associate Nour Al Jafari leverages nine years of in-house experience at a publicly listed insurance company to advice on a range of queries.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is quite knowledgeable when it came to navigating local markets regulatory system. They have always come up with practical solutions. This was felt across the board from associates to partners. In addition, they have managed timelines quite effectively.'
- 'The dedication and experience we saw from Ahmed Ibrahim was extraordinary. He always provided creative, yet workable solutions to balance between our needs as a client and the regulators. He more often than not goes the extra mile when giving advice, building client trust.'
Key clients
- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)
- Empower Colling District
- Americana Restaurants International PLC
- Al Ansari Group
- Ethmar
- Peninsula
- Dubai Holding
- Investcorp
- Polymetal International plc
- Taaleem Holding
- Ajman Bank
- Burjeel Holding
- Prophase Lap
- Meraas
- Emirates NBD
- Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar) PJSC
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
- Tristar Transport LLC
- TECOM Investments
Work highlights
- Advised Emaar Properties on an innovative structure that allowed Emaar to acquire a strategic subsidiary owned by Dubi Holding in consideration for issuance of new shares worth AED7.5 billion.
- Advised ADNOC in respect of the sale of 19% equity stake in ADNOC L&S by way of an IPO and listing on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (“ADX”).
- Advised Americana Restaurants International PLC on its IPO.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ahmed Ibrahim, Malack El Masry