Norton Rose Fulbright

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• 'Adjou Ait Ben Idir's client-centric approach truly stands out. She is highly pragmatic and assertive, consistently providing clear, decisive answers. Her ability to cut through complexity and give a straightforward "yes" or "no" has been invaluable. It’s clear she deeply understands her clients' needs and works closely with them, always offering practical solutions that drive business forward.'

• 'The team are highly technical with an impressive depth of market knowledge. The team’s head, Adjou Ait Ben Idir, is an outstanding professional and a true role model in the region. Under her leadership, the team operates as a well-trained and seamlessly coordinated unit. Having worked with numerous law firms and lawyers, I have never felt as confident and at ease as I did on transactions where Adjou and her team represented us.'

• ‘Adjou Ait Ben Idir is top class; one of the best, if not the best, corporate M&A lawyer we have come across. She is so technical, smart, practical and business minded and seems to have lived many lives and gone through many complex transactions. She operates under civil law and common law systems and works in English, French and understand several other languages which helps with cross boarder transactions. Her cultural awareness is something we asked her to train our people on. Her network is also very impressive.' 

• ‘Zubair Mir is a leading name in the M&A field, and his dedication, professionalism, client service and insightful guidance have significantly contributed to our success on multiple complex transactions. He has the unique ability to anticipate and address our needs and is always two steps ahead! He is an absolute pleasure to work with and we are lucky to have him on our side of the negotiations.

• Shazi Askarpour is the next generation of M&A -- not only is she technically brilliant but her responsiveness and client communication are exemplary. She provides clear, strategic guidance. ’

• ‘Adjou Ait Ben Idir has a deep understanding of the mining world and is very well versed in multiple African jurisdictions. Her and her team (in particular Kenza Bensaid) provide very timely pragmatic advice that is easy to understand and implement.’

• ‘Norton Rose Fulbright is a dominant firm in the UAE market. The lawyers provide excellent service with a hands-on approach. They are very practical and navigate hurdles to achieve your desired outcome. Zubair Mir has assembled a fantastic team that routinely handle complicated and cross border transactions.’
• ‘Zubair Mir is a force to be reckoned with. He clearly understands the dynamics of the market and is a master negotiator. Shazi Askarpour's role in successfully closing transactions cannot be understated. She is commercial, responsive and a pleasure to have on our side. ’

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