Thérèse Abou-Zeid
DLA PiperDLA Piper advises a range of different clients including financial institutions, start-ups, established corporates, and international investors on domestic and cross-border mandates. There is clear specialism in the life sciences, tech and healthcare sectors, and the group works closely with its IP colleagues to handle complex, multi-faceted matters. Will Seivewright is the leading name in the practice and handles the full array of corporate and commercial issues. Thérèse Abou-Zeid lends trusted counsel to clients engaged in regional and international M&A deals, and is particularly noted for her proficiency in the education space. Richard Hughes has recently handled matters relating to the cosmetics, media and sports, and healthcare industries.
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Testimonials
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‘A broad skillset with a diverse team of lawyers that fully considers matters.’
‘The personal touch, availability and speed was amazing.’
‘We needed support to set up a rather unique set-up for our business in the UAE that had never been done before and hence required an innovative approach. The DLA team showed great collaboration in working out how this could all work and be mutually beneficial for us and our partner; and was instrumental in working out this concept in a contractually sound manner.’
‘Both Will Seivewright and Rami Zayat showed great involvement and, most importantly, provided us excellent feedback as well as suggested ways forward along the way.'
Key clients
- Equinix
- Zain Group
Work highlights
- Advising on the JV between Equinix and Omantel
- Advising Zain and Omantel on the wholesale joint venture, Zain Omantel International (ZOI).
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Will Seivewright