Commercial, corporate and M&A

White & Case LLP

Client Satisfaction

White & Case LLP’s broad, multi-specialist practice advises an impressive roster of market-leading clients, including state-owned entities, domestic industry leaders, and multinational corporates. Renowned for its ‘excellence in industry knowledge, client focus, and innovation’, the team is particularly well-positioned to handle cross-border M&A and private equity transactions across the Gulf, underpinned by its deep transactional expertise. Regional head of the Middle East practice Abdulwahid Alulama co-leads the team and is highly regarded for his proficiency in M&A, corporate governance, and commercial matters. Co-head Steven Worthington is active for sovereign wealth funds and private equity houses on M&A, joint ventures, and leveraged buyouts. Co-head Marcus Booth is another key name for private equity transactions, while co-head Sami Al-Louzi handles M&A, PE and capital markets deals across the Middle East, particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Co-head Sonia Abdul-Rahman has recently been active on complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions in the energy, maritime, infrastructure and pharma sectors. Stefan Mrozinski offers a strong combination of transactional and regulatory expertise.

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Testimonials

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‘Sonia Abdulrahman is one of the most experience and effective lawyers I have ever worked with.’
‘White & Case is a highly-professional, highly-skilled legal practice and one of the very top law firms in the Middle East. They have a long track record in advising on strategic transactions in the region and we always highly recommend them.’
‘The individuals from W&C, from associate all the way up to partner, provide high-value advice to the clients and transactions they are involved in, and always manage to bring in specialist legal advice coupled with a commercial/transactional view.'
‘W&C are the number one firm in the EMEA, and our first call for any significant or complex transaction in the region. Their excellence in industry knowledge, client focus, and innovation make them truly unique.
‘The firm has quality across the board. That being said, a standout partner for us is Stefan Mrozinski. There is simply no one better for high stakes M&A/commercial work in the region.'
'Stefan Mrozinski's deep understanding of the M&A landscape combined with his strategic thinking means he has a workable solution for even the most complex matters. We have experienced this a number of times on cross border deals. He is our top recommend to our international clients looking for representation in the region.’
‘ White & Case has a truly global platform, and I have witnessed them being able to bring that to bare on complex cross-border transactions in a seamless manner.'
‘Steve Worthington is deeply technically proficient, but importantly he is able to apply that knowledge in a practical way. In a negotiation, he understands when he needs to be conciliatory, and when it is best to be a little more assertive.'

Key clients

Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners
CVC Capital Partners
Blue Water Energy
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company
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International Holdings Company PJSC
Kent Corporate Holdings Limited
Mubadala Investment Company
Saudi Arabian Oil Company
Bridgepoint
Yellow Door Energy
ZMI Holdings
HEA Investment
OMV Group

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