Farid Haroun
Mayer BrownMayer Brown 'stands out because of its exceptional attention to detail and personalised approach to every case'. The team's clients range from start-ups to multinational corporations and it has noted an instructions from Saudi Arabia. Tom Thraya, who handles M&A, compliance and investigatory work, and Jad Taha, who is primarily focused on outbound and inbound investment in the Middle East, are the practice heads. Senior associate Farid Haroun is another key names and associate Nanda Al Qazaz has assisted with various cross-border deals.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent access to senior lawyers who really care about your business and finding the right outcomes.’
‘Jad Taha is an excellent practitioner. Very knowledgeable, hard working, commercially minded and easy to work with.’
‘Our company receives advice from Mayer Brown on data protection issues in the UAE but also on other countries located in the Middle East region through affiliated law firms. The data protection team delivers hands-on and practical advice, while they follow closely the regulatory developments. The team has an international orientation and understands the business needs of a multinational company.’
‘Jad Taha, the head of the data protection team, is always willing to support and provides pragmatic and business-oriented advice. Nanda Al Qazaz is the associate supporting Jad and provides great day-to-day support and advice to our affiliates in the Middle East region. We are satisfied with the work of both of them.’
‘This legal firm stands out because of its exceptional attention to detail and personalized approach to every case. Every interaction I've had with them has been marked by professionalism, deep legal knowledge, and a genuine commitment to ensuring the best outcomes for their clients.'
‘I've had the privilege to work with Farid Haroun who is truly exceptional in his field. Whether it's dissecting intricate legalities or strategizing on complex case matters, his proactive and detail-oriented approach has consistently delivered positive outcomes.'
'Farid and his team possess profound legal knowledge, fortified by years of experience and continuous learning.'
Key clients
- Mubadala
- Accenture
- CNPC International
- Danaher Corporation
- Eastman Chemicals
- Qatar Petroleum
- Saudi Telecom (STC)
- Lockheed Martin
- Cruise Automation
- First Abu Dhabi Bank
- Commercial Bank of Dubai
- Caterpillar
- MAG Group FZ
- Underwriters Laboratories
- Caesars Entertainment
- Jensen Hughes
- Publicis Groupe
- Lotus Motors
- RJ O’Brien Capital Limited
- Gemcorp Holdings Limited (UK)
- Capri-Sun Beverages
- Anchorage Investments
- Allied Power
- Paytabs
- Deutsche Telekom
- Baxter International
- CIS
- Triple Five Group (555)
- Beckman Coulter
- Ingram Printing Group
- Woods Bagot
- SinoEnergy Capital Holding Limited
- Prince Saud Bin Majid Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
- Bin Butti International Holdings
- Saudi Arabia Ministry of Communications & Information Technology
- Mensheng Financial Leasing
- Jana Capital
- TAJ Group/Beside General Trading
- Fendi SA
- Cummins
- IINN
Work highlights
- Represented The Boeing Company and its affiliates in connection with the recapitalisation of the Saudi Rotorcraft Support Company, a Saudi Arabia-based helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul joint venture, with Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), a Saudi Arabia state-owned defence company.
- Represented Akkad Holding in a joint venture with the UAE government to set up a global distribution centre for medical products in the UAE.
- Representing MAG Group in a joint venture transaction in Dubai in regards to its Dubai Creek Project, the MAG Creek Wellbeing Resort.
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.
Tom Thraya, Jad Taha