Handling a variety of substantial acquisitions, investments and mergers in the tech space, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a robust corporate offering that is active in multiple markets across the Gulf. Mark Gilligan leads the practice and boasts close connections to sovereign wealth funds and state-backed entities. Richard Knott supports businesses and investors with financing and private equity transactions. Anastasia Dergacheva  is noted for her work in the TMT sector. Ksenia Andreeva  provides further IP, data protection, and cybersecurity acumen. Joanna Maria El Khoury also comes recommended.

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Key clients

  • Ennismore Holdings
  • Equinor
  • NBK Capital Partners
  • Petromal, a National Holding subsidiary
  • Presight AI Holding PLC
  • TASC Towers
  • TAWAL Europe Holdings S.à.r.l
  • TVM Capital Healthcare Partners

Work highlights

  • Represented Bayanat, a geospatial data products and services provider, in its merger with Yahsat to create the MENA region’s first AI-powered space technology company, valued at $4.1 billion.
  • Represented Presight AI Holding PLC in establishing its shareholding structure for AIQ alongside ADNOC.
  • Advised TAWAL Europe Holdings S.à.r.l on the acquisition of United Group’s (backed by BC Partners) telecommunications towers business in Bulgaria, Croatia, and Slovenia.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Mark Gilligan
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mark Gilligan

Other key lawyers

Richard Knott, Anastasia Dergacheva, Ksenia Andreeva, Joanna Maria El Khoury