Ross Barfoot
DentonsDentons remains active in multiple sectors and is frequently instructed by local, regional and local clients on complex, multijurisdictional M&A, joint ventures, and commercial instructions. The practice has recently been strengthened through the arrival of Ross Barfoot and Stephen McKenna from Clyde & Co in February 2024, who both have a deep background in M&A and PE transactions, and the relocation of Nick Simpson from the firm’s Riyadh office in May 2024, who now leads the practice and brings strong capabilities in the real estate sector. Iain Black comes recommended for his corporate expertise.
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‘Dentons Corporate M&A team has a deep understanding of our business. They dovetail strongly with Dentons projects to provide seamless, tailored advice and are able to drive negotiations to a successful conclusion.’
‘Iain Black is very experienced and knowledgeable which enables him to assist clients with decision making.’
Key clients
- National Central Cooling Company
- Gulf Capital
- MENA Infrastructure Fund
- Snam
- Dulsco
- Ryse Energy Holdings Limited
- A.T Kearney Middle East
- Cordis Medical
- Bayer US
- Hertz Europe
- APICORP
- Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
- International Finance Corporation
- Karen Wazen
- Zero & One Holding Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Voyager Interest on a cross-border transaction involving the acquisition by Voyager Interests of Aegion Coating Service LLC's subsidiaries in Saudi Arabia and the UAE and its assets in other jurisdictions.
- Advised Maqta Gateway LLC, AD Ports Group’s digital arm, in relation to its strategic acquisition of a majority stake in Dubai Technologies, a trade and transportation solutions developer headquartered in Dubai.
- Advising Veolia on its co-investment as part of a consortium with ADQ and Vision Invest to acquire two waste management plants in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi from ADNOC Refining.
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Nick Simpson