Latham & Watkins LLP

Omar Maayeh

Omar Maayeh advises companies globally across the full business life cycle, from inception to exit, with a focus on emerging technologies. Mr. Maayeh leverages a sophisticated understanding of market trajectories and extensive experience to advise companies on: Mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions Joint ventures Venture financing Regulatory compliance Initial public offerings Life as a public company He distills complex concepts into commercial advice that supports clients’ objectives at every stage of their business. Mr. Maayeh unlocks the resources of the firm’s global platform to connect clients with the legal tools for any need that arises. A recognized leader within the firm, Mr. Maayeh has served on the Mentoring, Recruiting, and Women Enriching Business (WEB). He prioritizes bolstering the emerging companies ecosystem and regularly speaks at events hosted by a number of Middle East-based incubators and accelerators, including Hub71, Area2071, the Abu Dhabi Global Markets Fintech Reglab, Astrolabs, and WOMENTUM. Mr. Maayeh maintains an active pro bono practice, including on behalf INJAZ UAE, a member of JA Worldwide that empowers youth with skills for work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.

Eyad Latif

Eyad Latif advises private and public companies and venture capital and private equity firms in the technology, life sciences, and other growth industries. Mr. Latif helps private and public technology and life sciences companies, as well as institutional investors navigate a range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and investments. He also advises emerging and growth companies on formation, corporate governance, and transactional matters. Mr. Latif guides clients through complex transactions and growth initiatives with business-oriented advice. Mr. Latif previously worked in the firm’s San Francisco and New York offices focusing on general corporate and technology transactions matters. Mr. Latif received his law degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall), where he received the American Jurisprudence Award in Islamic Law and co-founded the Berkeley Journal of Middle Eastern & Islamic Law.