Ibrahim & Partners has a strong corporate and commercial offering, demonstrating a strong track record in highly regulated sectors, public M&A, and cross-border acquisitions. Malack El Masry leads the group and is praised for the ‘exceptional counsel’ she provides to clients, advising on both onshore and offshore mandates. Ahmed Ibrahim is noted for his equity capital markets and public M&A work. Mohamed Madi acts as head of restructuring, while Maryam Quadri is a key supporting presence across the full spectrum of practice mandates.  

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The most hands-on legal team in UAE.’

  • ‘Ahmed Ibrahim and Malack El Masry - both lawyers are some of the most diligent lawyers in UAE, supported by a brilliant team.’

  • ‘The team at I&P are at the forefront of capital market and corporate legal services. What sets them apart is the exceptional team that work tirelessly from engagement to closing. They will not let a matter sit for even half a day when there is action or remedies that can be explored. They advocate for their clients with exceptional timing in a way that we do not see in any other firm.’

  • ‘Malack El Masry has been an exceptional counsel for many clients and across the table with our engagements where we are the counterparty. She understands the law but ensures any terms apply it in a fair and equitable manner.’

  • ‘Well set coordination between different legal practices and among legal and financial divisions. Prompt reaction on any requests.’

  • ‘We were lucky to receive services from Mohamed Madi who is an exceptional practitioner providing his support with extreme speed and quality.’

Key clients

  • Al Ramz Corporation PJSC
  • Corys Environmental Investments LLC
  • Emirates Reem Investments Company PJSC
  • Tristar Transport LLC
  • Creek Capital/Positive Zero
  • BHM Capital PrJSC Burjeel Holding PLC
  • Eshraq Investments PJSC
  • Amanat Holdings PJSC
  • Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC
  • Primestack Pte Ltd

Work highlights

  • Acted as local UAE counsel to Creek Capital/Positie Zero in relation to the investment received from Blackrock through a diversified infrastructure fund in order to finance its expansion in the GCC.
  • Acted as lead counsel for COINDCX in relation to its proposed acquisition of 100% of BitOasis.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Maryam Quadri
Ibrahim & Partners

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Malack El Masry

Other key lawyers

Ahmed Ibrahim, Mohamed Madi, Maryam Quadri