Mohammed Al-Shukairy
Hall of fameClifford ChanceClifford Chance continues to be a leading name for multinationals, financial institutions, financial sponsors and state-backed entities seeking high-end transactional counsel on domestic and cross-border deals in the Middle East. The firm excels across multiple sectors, and has overseen marquee acquisitions in the healthcare sector, major mergers in the financial services space, and large-scale asset disposals in the aviation industry. Team head and regional managing partner Mohammed Al-Shukairy is the key relationship lead to some of the firm’s most consequential government and state-backed clients, operating on transactions across the Gulf. Jason Mendens is active on public and private M&A and has a strong track record on deals across the Middle East and Africa. Daud Khan was the lead advisor for M42 on its acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Diaverum, while Deniz Tas, who is praised as a ‘fantastic leader’, advises on prominent deals in the energy, infrastructure and real estate spaces. Lynn Ammar joined from Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton in May 2024. Mike Taylor retired in December 2023.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team, led by Deniz Tas, is nothing short of fantastic. They go above and beyond to meet tight deadlines and are always available to discuss urgent matters late into the evening and on the weekend. The quality of the work is beyond compare and the team always applies a commercial approach to get transactions closed in a timely manner. I would not hesitate to recommend the corporate team at Clifford Chance to my peers. It is a joy to work with Deniz and his team.'
- 'Deniz Tas is a fantastic leader and it shows in the quality of his team who hold him in high regard.'
Key clients
- M42
- HSBC Group
- ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Company K.S.C.P.
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Actis
- Mubadala Investment Company PJSC
- DP World
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC
- Saudi Tadawul Group
- Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC)
Work highlights
- Advised Saudi Tadawul Group (STG), on its acquisition of a 32.6% stake in Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME), the Dubai based international commodities exchange.
- Advised M42, an Abu Dhabi-based tech-enabled healthcare company, in connection with its acquisition of the entire share capital of Diaverum AB, that has made M42 the largest healthcare group in the Middle East.
- Advised Actis on its acquisition of a controlling stake in Yellow Door Energy Limited.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Deniz Tas
Clifford ChanceLynn Ammar
Clifford ChancePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mohammed Al Shukairy