Hogan Lovells (United Arab Emirates) LLP advises a host of clients across a range of sectors, particularly education, healthcare, energy and consumer goods, on matters including commercial contracts and agreements, joint ventures, equity investments, and business and asset transfers. Team head Imtiaz Shah acts leads the majority of practice mandates, with notable strength in the luxury retail sector where he acts for global marquee clients on commercial issues. Janelle Moussa is also noted. Charles Fuller left the firm to go in-house at TAQA group in April 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • 'A relationship focused and solution oriented approach at Hogan Lovells differentiates them from the competition. One feels that the firm is an extension of our operation and the partners are easily accessible and are highly responsive.'
  • 'Imtiaz Shah is our prime contact at the firm and he is highly knowledgeable regarding legal matters and is also commercially savvy which coupled with his relationship driven approach makes every interaction with him both pleasant and productive.'

Key clients

  • HRH Prince Alwaleed & Rotana Music
  • Gucci Group
  • Brioni
  • Ocean Spray
  • Aeroports de Paris International
  • Hult Business School
  • Massachusetts General Brigham
  • Olaplex

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Imtiaz Shah

Other key lawyers

Janelle Moussa