A ‘practical, solution-seeking and professional' team, Al Tamimi & Company is a one-stop shop for the full gamut of commercial and corporate work, handling landmark M&A and joint venture mandates, as well as advising on corporate structuring and restructuring projects and contractual advisory matters. Samer Qudah and Nicholas Watson, who was a new arrival from Trowers & Hamlins LLP in January 2023, jointly head the practice. Izabella Szadkowska is noted for her 'amazing judgement and decision-making skills', and is predominantly active on foreign investment regime and cross-border issues and Richard Catling is well regarded for his wide sector engagement, acting for leading retail, education, consumer and investment players. Associate Gulsun Ozmen is also noted. Suhail Mirza joined from Gowling WLG in January 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Gulsun Ozmen is an excellent professional, always on top of the matters, very quick in responding and in understanding the needs of her clients.’
‘Very good local experience of laws and practice.’
Key clients
- Dubai Holding
- Apollo Global Management
Work highlights
- Advising Apollo Global Management Inc on a USD 400milllion deal to acquire a minority stake in Aldar Investment Properties, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-listed Aldar Properties PJSC.
- Advising Steve Madden, a company listed on NASDAQ, on establishing its presence in the GCC region and entering into a joint venture with the Apparel Group.