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Mergers & Acquisitions

We assist buyers and sellers at every stage of an M&A transaction, from the preparation of term sheet and vendor/buyer due diligence to preparation, negotiation and execution of transaction documents, and up to implementation of the transfer and closing.

We provide assistance on a full range of deal structures, including asset acquisitions (though not very common in the region), private and public share acquisitions, squeeze-out, takeovers and tender offers, divestitures of shares or businesses and take-private transactions.

We give cost-effective, international standard legal advice assistance thanks to our team’s experience, skill, and local understanding in M&As.

With our regional experience and outreach and homogeneous and diverse team allows us to manage cross-border regional M&A transactions.  We also work alongside many leading international firms on large M&A transactions providing local law support and acting as one team with a common approach before clients. Further, we are the preferred local counsel of many international/magic circle law firms and banks in their cross border and local M&A transactions.

We have worked across many sectors through years and have an established experience in any sectors, including health, pharma, education, brokerage, insurance and energy and many other sectors.

We are also ranked in the UAE for corporate and M&As,  and is a “highly regarded firm [that] regularly advises on the UAE aspects of significant cross-border deals, often working alongside leading international firms. In particular, the firm is well versed in acquisitions and disposals of private and public joint stock companies”.

Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & Acquisitions

Our M&A practice is one of the firm’s flagship offerings, recognised by leading international directories and consistently ranked for its strength in both private and public M&A. We operate as the core engine of the firm’s corporate platform, supported by a dedicated transactional team and seamlessly integrated with our ECM, regulatory, structuring and sector specialists. Our M&A team regularly leads M&A transactions and works against renowned firms.  We also instructed by international firms as trusted local counsel for UAE and regional transactional work. 

We support buyers and sellers at every stage of the M&A lifecycle, from term sheet negotiation and due diligence to transaction documentation, regulatory filings, closing mechanics, and post‑completion implementation. Our team advises on private and public M&A, including asset acquisitions, share acquisitions, takeovers, squeeze-outs, divestitures, and take‑private transactions. We also advise on competition filings and merger control notifications required across UAE and regional jurisdictions. 

Our regional presence and cross‑border capabilities allow us to execute transactions seamlessly across the GCC and wider MENA region. Our team is also known for its work on acquisitions of private and public joint stock companies—an area requiring highly specialised experience—giving us a market‑leading position in public M&A within the UAE. 

Key Capabilities: 

  • Share & Asset Acquisitions 

  • Vendor & Buyer Due Diligence 

  • Term Sheet Preparation & Negotiation 

  • Private & Public M&A 

  • Takeovers, Squeeze‑outs & Take‑Privates 

  • Cross‑Border Transaction Advisory 

  • Competition Filings & Merger Control Notifications 

  • Regulatory Filings & Approvals

Key Transactions:

  • Acted as DEWA’s sole counsel in acquisition of Dubai Holding's entire 24% stake in Emirates Central Cooling Systems for AED 5.18 billion, increasing DEWA’s holding in Empower to 80%.
  • Acted as Dubai Taxi Corporation sole legal counsel in its partnership with Bolt in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
  • Acted as the lead counsel for Primestack Pte Ltd (COINDCX), one of India’s largest crypto platforms in relation to its acquisition of 100% of BitOasis, one of MENA’s leading platforms for trading cryptocurrencies
  • Acted as lead counsel to Knowledge Group, part of Nema Holding Group, on its acquisition of Biz Group, a leading regional learning and development platform. We advised on the full transaction, including structuring, diligence and completion.
  • Advised Emirates Reem Investments Company a subsidiary of IHC, on its 100% acquisition of Evergreen Plastic Products Manufacturing LLC, a Dubai mainland company
  • Acted as lead counsel to BlueFive Capital, on its acquisition of Neo Capital (DIFC) Ltd, marking BlueFive’s entry into the investment space.
  • Advised Dar Al Takaful on its merger with Noor Takaful (Watania), the first merger between two insurance companies in the UAE
  • Acted as sole counsel to BlueFive Capital on its Founding Shareholders Circle investment round, valuing the company at $120 million.
  • We advised Emaar Malls PJSC on its merger with Emaar Properties PJSC, one of the largest real estate mergers in Dubai.
  • We advised Allianz Marine and Logistics Services Holdings Ltd, a global Abu Dhabi-based marine services company, on its restructuring and disposal to Shuaa Capital, involving acquisition finance and regulated maritime operations.