Middle East - United Arab Emirates
Baker McKenzie LLP
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Baker McKenzie LLP has a strong reputation for commercial and corporate advice in the UAE, with a wide sector reach that includes energy and infrastructure, healthcare, education and consumer goods. The firm regularly acts on takeovers, joint ventures and restructuring for high-end strategic investment vehicles, asset managers, established corporates and start-ups. Osama Audi heads the group, providing a wealth of venture capital and investment fund expertise and experience in a number of different sectors and jurisdictions. Hani Naja largely focuses on corporate structuring and market entry issues as well as providing commercial advice, often supported by counsel Laya Aoun Hani. Both Abeer Jarrar and Adnan Doha are revered for their cross-border practice, and Stephanie Samuell was promoted to partner in July 2023. Counsel Grace Ong has provided additional support on several key mandates. Omar Momany left the firm.
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‘Adnan Doha has excellent drafting skills, and is able to come up with neat legal solutions to complex issues.'
‘B&M has been intuitive with clients' asks and reverts with practical advice. Potential clients will appreciate their responsiveness coupled with the legal and market knowledge.’
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Key clients
- AirCarbon Ptd. Ltd.
- Aldar Properties
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Work highlights
- Advised Kitopi in relation to its acquisition of AWJ Investments, a food and beverage company based in Dubai which operates regional brands Operation Falafel, Catch 22, Awani, SushiDo and others.
- Advised the Montfort Group, a global commodity trading and related-asset investment company, in relation to its acquisition of Uniper's crude oil processing and marine fuel trading business based in the UAE via a joint venture with the Private Office of Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum.
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