Bird & Bird is regularly entrusted by public and private bodies and government entities on some of the largest developments and projects in the region, utilising formidable commercial capabilities to act on a range of contractual, regulatory, compliance and technological instructions - among others. On the corporate side, the firm has a strong track record in M&A, corporate restructuring, and joint ventures. The practice is jointly led by Anders Nilsson, who handles the corporate side, and Melissa Murray, who oversees commercial matters. Both partners have considerable market experience and act for a range of premium domestic and international clients. Senior associate Surabhi Singhi is another figure of note, and supported on a range of departmental mandates.  

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Key clients

  • NEOM Company
  • Florin Court Capital
  • ATPI Limited
  • Dubai Cultiv8
  • The Grooming Company

Work highlights

  • Assisted DeNa Co. (through Mori Hamada & Matsumoto) on its proposed acquisition of 50% of the voting shares of Allm Inc.
  • Advised NEOM Company in relation to the development of the NEOM Media Village Studios and Bajdah Desert Studios.

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.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anders Nilsson, Melissa Murray

Other key lawyers

Surabhi Singhi, Johannes Eisser