Ibrahim & Partners has recently handled several significant mergers in the insurance sector as well as M&A deals in the maritime industry. The group also has a strong track record in restructurings, with recent work in the healthcare and utilities space, as well as general commercial and regulatory issues. Practice head Malack El Masry is routinely instructed by clients in a range of sectors for a variety of corporate deals. Other practitioners to note are Ahmed Ibrahim, who is equally well versed in corporate, commercial, capital markets and employment work, and counsel Mohamed Madi, who has supported on a range of matters.

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  • ‘The team is very well aware of the market practice and knows very well when to highlight the risks and protect the client's interests. The firm has a diversified team that speaks multiple languages and have experiences in wide range of areas.’

  • 'The team has outstanding negotiation and communications skill. All documents drafted by the firm are accurate and precise. The team is reliable and flexible.'

Key clients

  • Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
  • Al Ramz Corporation PJSC
  • Corys Environmental Investments LLC
  • Emirates Refreshments PJSC
  • Dubai Holding Group LLC
  • Emirates NBD
  • Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar) PJSC
  • Meraas
  • Tristar Transport LLC
  • Wilo Middle East FZE
  • Creek Capital
  • BHM Capital PrJSC (previously BH Mubasher PrJSC)
  • Burjeel Holding PLC
  • Dar Al Takaful
  • International Holdings Company PJSC
  • Abu Dhabi University/ Amanat PJSC

Work highlights

  • Acted for Dar Al Takaful PJSC on a merger.
  • Advised Emaar Properties on a structure to acquire a strategic subsidiary owned by Dubai Holding.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Malack El Masry

Other key lawyers

Ahmed Ibrahim, Mohamed Madi