Praised by clients for its ‘deep industry knowledge, innovative problem-solving abilities, and dedication to delivering exceptional results’, the corporate and commercial practice at Al Tamimi & Company demonstrates proficiency in corporate matters, including advice on corporate governance and transactions, and frequently acts across a variety of industries with noteworthy experience in the financial, fintech, and energy sectors. Rad El Treki heads the team and is a port of call for matters requiring expertise in cross-border transactions and restructurings. Sohaila Abdul Rahman excels in corporate governance, labour, and real estate-related matters. Associates Layla Alalawi, Yara Frotan, and Taimur Tufail are also key members of the team.

Baker & McKenzie Limited‘s corporate and commercial department has a strong track record in the financial and real estate industries, advising some of the largest actors in the local market, along with various multinationals, in M&A, restructuring, insolvency, and joint ventures. Praised by clients as an ‘excellent lawyer’, Fatima Alhasan covers the full range of transactions, private equity and capital markets matters as well as advice on investment funds, and co-heads the team alongside David Monnier, both splitting their time between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

Mark Hill and William Reichert co-head the corporate and commercial offering at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP, with the team being recommended for advising on corporate policies, M&A, commercial contracts, joint ventures, and regulatory matters. Praised for its ‘strong industrial and jurisdictional expertise’, the department is active in a diverse range of industries, including aviation, finance, and hospitality and offers notable expertise in complex cross-border restructurings, an area that senior associate Jonathan Fisher is experienced in. Alex Reid is highly active in matters requiring expertise in the technology, natural resources, and financial industries.

Bringing over 45 years of experience in corporate mandates, Brian Howard leads the corporate and commercial practice at Trowers & Hamlins LLP, and is well-versed in acquisitions, including takeovers and hive downs, capital markets law, and restructurings. The team is active across a range of industries, including insurance and healthcare, and is frequently sought out for advice on Islamic finance. Dominic O’Neil specialises in private equity matters, while Benjamin O’Brien-McQueenie is a key figure in the team for transactional matters with a focus on multijurisdictional acquisitions.

ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners‘s broad sector expertise extends to the aviation, retail, and steel industries. The team offers a wealth of experience in cross-border transactions, with a noteworthy specialism in asset acquisitions.  Restructurings are a focus area of the department and of David Walker, who heads the team. Sherif Saad Eldin and Ahmed Al-Saeed are further key contacts. Steven Brown departed the team in March 2024.

DLA Piper Middle East LLP‘s corporate and commercial practice is highly international, frequently multinational in cross-border mandates, such as M&As, joint ventures, regulatory matters, due diligence, and structurings. Mohamed Toorani heads the Bahrain office, and is recognised for his corporate and financial expertise. Paul McViety advises on Islamic finance, project finance and other transactions and chairs the team alongside Dubai-based Peter Somekh.

Newton Legal’s corporate and commercial offering is sought after by clients for its broad expertise in transactions, restructurings, corporate governance and policy-related matters, with notable activity in the financial and private equity sectors. Aamal Al Abbasi and Ahmed Alfardan co-head the team, both highly experienced in M&A, with a focus on domestic and GCC markets.