Middle East - United Arab Emirates
Baker Botts L.L.P.
Baker Botts L.L.P. has a considerable corporate offering, acting on a wide array of sectors for blue-chip and high-end clients on M&A and joint venture transactions and also demonstrating established commercial capabilities, especially in the franchising sector. The group's strong links with its office in Saudi Arabia also allows the firm to act on substantial cross-border deals. Mark Bisch and Haitham Hawashin are the practice heads. Omar Iqbal joined the firm from Baker McKenzie LLP in 2023 to further bolster the team. Senior counsel Hassan Elsayed and associate Mohammed Tatir provide additional support.
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Testimonials
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‘The longevity of the team in the region is a key selling point. The firm has a great reputation for energy and technology, but the corporate team covers a range of sectors.’
‘Mark Bisch and Hassan El Sayed have been based in the Middle East for decades. Their ability to ally on the ground know-how with legal knowledge is exceptional.’
‘The distinguishing feature of Baker Botts Dubai office is Mark Bisch and Hassan Elsayed. They are excellent lawyers and they have devoted their entire careers to an international practice in Dubai with a focus on practical implementation from a local law and practice perspective.’
'Mark Bisch and Hassan Elsayed. This team has been in Dubai together for 25+ years providing excellent, cutting edge international-local law and practice advice and support.’
‘Baker Botts provided very professional and high-level services. They have highlighted important legal points and have drafted very strong clauses to protect our rights.’
‘The lawyers we work with were available at all times even during weekend and late hours of the night. They were able to work under pressure and to meet the deadline.’
Key clients
- Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN)
- World Wide Technology, LLC
- Oxford Nanopore Technologies (LON: ONT)
- Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL)
- Black & Veatch
- McDermott International (OTCMKTS: MCDIF)
- Koch Industries
- Guardian Industries
- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT)
- Cubic Corporation
- Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin Robbins) (NASDAQ: DNKN)
- Restaurant Brands International and each of its key brands (Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Popeyes) (NYSE: QSR)
- Caribou Coffee, Inc (NASDAQ: CBOU)
- Enterprise Holdings
- Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR)
- Troon Golf, L.L.C.
- Valiant Integrated Services LLC (Valiant Foodstuff Services FZE)
- McWane, Inc
- Signal Perfection Limited
- Eshraq Investments PJSC
- Shuaa Capital psc
- Yas Holding LLC
- GFH Financial Group BSC
- GiB Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN) on an announced joint venture to establish a Height of Burst (HOB) manufacturing and final assembly facility in collaboration with Remah International Group - Sole Proprietorship LLC (RIG) in Abu Dhabi.
- Advised as sell side counsel on the sale of Awj Investments LLC to Kitopi Sand Limited in numerous jurisdictions.
- Advised Saudi Research and Marketing Group in connection with a joint venture with UK-based CT Partners Group Limited
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Bisch, Haitham Hawashin