Mayer Brown‘s UAE practice serves as the Middle Eastern hub of the firm’s global network, providing comprehensive counsel to a diverse client base on complex inbound and outbound transactions. Tom Thraya and Jad Taha co-lead the practice, with the duo both noted for the scope of their M&A expertise. Paulo Rage relocated from the firm’s Brazil office on May 2024 and has extensive experience in the energy and natural resources sector. Farid Haroun supports on both M&A and commercial contracts, while Nanda Al Qazaz is key to the firm’s data privacy offering.
Testimonials
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‘Jad Taha is smart, business-oriented and flexible, he is very knowledgeable on privacy laws not only in the UAE, but the entire Middle East region.’
- 'Mayer Brown’s practice in Commercial, Corporate, and M&A stands out for several reasons. Firstly, the team consists of highly qualified and experienced professionals who combine deep legal knowledge with a practical and results-oriented approach. This combination is a significant differentiator in the market.'
Key clients
- Mubadala
- Benteler International AG
Work highlights
- Represented Benteler International AG in the sale of a large equity interest in its HOLON autonomous people mover business to TASARU, a Public Investment Fund company.
- Represented The Boeing Company and its affiliates in connection with the recapitalization of the Saudi Rotorcraft Support Company, a Saudi Arabia-based helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul joint venture, with Saudi Arabian Military Industries.