Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a dominant position in the UAE market, acting for leading sponsors and investors on the formation of funds pertaining to venture capital, private credit, private equity, and real estate and infrastructure assets, demonstrating a broad coverage of activity across the GCC. The group also competently handles the inbound and outbound investments of large Shariah-compliant funds, often working with asset managers looking to raise debt or equity. Ayman Khaleq is a key contact for many of the firm’s top clients, chiefly focusing on structuring complex cross-border investment transactions through offshore financial centres and free-zones. William Nash has recently overseen hedge fund formation matters in the ADGM and Alishia Sullivan has experience of acting for sovereign wealth funds and investors in the region. Carolyn Abram brings regional and global fund formation experience from years working in London and New York. Associate Andrea Dougall is also noted. Since publication, Amanjit K. Fagura left the firm.