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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- 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.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Praxisleitung
Wael Jabsheh
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Simon Rootsey; Mazen Baddar; Syed Muhammad Rizvi