Clifford Chance has an impressive track record in big-ticket transactions in the region, often working with leading Middle Eastern investors and corporates in deals involving asset managers and private equity players. Healthcare, energy and infrastructure are just a few of the sectors the team has been active in, with the group frequently working with the firm’s banking and finance, real estate, and funds teams on the region’s most complex deals. Mohammed Al-Shukairy has handled major M&A deals for financial services and energy clients and Mike Taylor is a key point of contact for equity investments and joint ventures. Jason Mendens has expertise in capital raisings and structured finance transactions and Daud Khan has handled several recent healthcare and infrastructure deals. Deniz Tas is also noted and senior associate Rizwan Butt has shown notable activity across a broad range of matters. Daniel Boyle left the firm.
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Key clients
- Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA)
- ADCB
- Actis
- Al Rajhi Bank
- Aldar Properties
- DP World
- Globeleq
- Hassana Investment Company
- Nakheel
- Saudi Aramco
- Damas Jewellery LLC
- HSBC Group
- M42
- Dubai World
- Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (“Yahsat”)
- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar)
Work highlights
- Advised Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) in connection with its landmark transaction with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) pursuant to which TAQA and ADNOC acquired stakes in Masdar from Mubadala.
- Advised DP World on the c. US$2.4 billion (SAR9.0 billion) investment in three of its flagship UAE assets (the Jebel Ali Port, Jebel Ali Free Zone and National Industries Park) by Saudi Arabia-based Hassana Investment Company.
- Advising M42 on its acquisition of the entire share capital of Diaverum AB.
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Leading partners
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Mohammed Al-Shukairy
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Deniz Tas
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Mohammed Al Shukairy