Chiefly recognised for its work for some of the Gulf’s foremost asset managements and sovereign wealth funds, Akin has a formidable M&A and private equity offering and demonstrates proficiency across multiple sectors – particularly tech. Spearheading the practice is Wael Jabsheh, who draws on a broad skill set to advise domestic and international financial sponsors and Abu Dhabi-backed entities on inbound and outbound transactions. Simon Rootsey is another key name for sovereign wealth funds, investment arms, and major government-related clients. Mazen Baddar‘s far-reaching practice includes private equity, M&A, capital markets, financial services. Syed Muhammad Rizvi provides further public M&A and venture capital capabilities.
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Points forts
- Advised a leading UAE sovereign investor in relation to its investment into a Middle East-based European pioneer of ultrafast grocery delivery.
- Advised a large national drilling company in the Middle East on the establishment of astrategic joint venture with a leading UAE investment company.
- Advising a major sovereign wealth fund on all aspects of the formation of Lunate, in a complex transaction that involved the transfer of seed assets worth in excess of US$50+billion.
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Responsable de la pratique
Wael Jabsheh
Autres avocats clés
Simon Rootsey; Mazen Baddar; Syed Muhammad Rizvi