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Baker Botts L.L.P.

AL BATEEN DISTRICT, STREET 14, OFF BAINUNA STREET, P.O. BOX 131008, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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Work +971 2 401 4700
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Fax +971 2 401 4799
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What we say about the firm's legal practice in United Arab Emirates

Banking and finance

Within Banking and finance, tier 4

Baker Botts L.L.P. uses its ‘solid background and pragmatic approach to go beyond what the law says, and offer opinions that are more commercial and solution-oriented’. The firm added intellectual horsepower to its UAE office by relocating Robert Jordan, former US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and hiring Vincent Mulvey from the former Denton Wilde Sapte, moves that went some way to alleviating concerns over the office’s depth. Nigel Thompson led the team advising Saudi Electricity Company on its IPP development programme.

Corporate and M&A

Within Corporate and M&A, tier 5

Baker Botts L.L.P. displays ‘exceptional depth of strength across the various legal disciplines’. It is advising Abu Dhabi Investment Council on its $52m investment in an Iraqi oil field services company. Other notable work includes advising Abu Dhabi Health Services on its commercial contracts for facilities in the UAE, while other clients include Saudi Electricity Company and Mitsubishi. Gregory Golden is recommended – his ‘strength lies in his legal knowledge, accessibility, communication skills and follow-through’.

Projects and energy

Within Projects and energy , Baker Botts L.L.P. is a second tier firm,

Baker Botts L.L.P. is advising Mitsubishi on Iraq’s first midstream gas project, and represents new local clients such as Saudi Electricity Company, which the team is advising on all aspects of its IPP programme in Saudi Arabia. Robert Jordan has taken over as head of the UAE office following David Emmons’ return to Dallas. The practice recruited Vincent Mulvey from Denton Wilde Sapte.

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Legal Developments in United Arab Emirates

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  • CORPORATE REAL ESTATE - United Arab Emirates

    Shahram Safai, Arsalan Shaikh, Andrew Yule, Christopher Linwood and Omar Ayad Afridi & Angell
    - Afridi & Angell

  • ANTI-CORRUPTION COMPLIANCE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

    International businesses must devote ever increasing resources to avoid involvement in anti-corruption offences. Of course, for decades the strict provisions of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, or FCPA, have applied to American corporations, defined broadly to include entities whose securities are listed on American stock markets. These provisions have led to many non-U.S. corporations being caught in FCPA violations.
    - Afridi & Angell

  • United Arab Emirates

    Haider K Afridi and Chatura Randeniya Afridi & Angell
    - Afridi & Angell

  • Mediation – Bridging the Gulf

    Few things are as certain as disputes in construction projects. The Middle East has been, and will continue to be, a hub for construction activity.
    - Eversheds

  • Expansion of DIFC Court Jurisdiction

    The Dubai Government recently issued Law No. 16 of 2011 on Amending Some Provisions of Law No. 12 of 2004 Concerning the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts (the “Law”). The effect of the Law is that it significantly expands the jurisdiction of the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) courts. In addition to providing parties with no connection to the DIFC the option of resolving disputes through the DIFC courts, the Law also opens up the possibility of avoiding the UAE court system and allowing parties to opt for an English-based, common law court.
    - Eversheds

  • Towards a Law on Online Service Providers’ Liability in the UAE

    I was recently asked, on two occasions within one week, to advise on online service providers’ (“OSP”) liability in connection with copyright infringing material.
    - Eversheds

  • Enforcement of Foreign Awards in the UAE: A U-Turn Ahead?

    Gordon Blanke and Soraya Corm-Bakhos, Arbitration department, Habib Al Mulla & Company It is commonplace in international arbitration theory that an arbitral award is not worth the paper it is written on unless it is easily enforceable. Unfortunately, enforceability is not always a given in international arbitration practice. Enforcement of foreign awards in the UAE may serve as an instructive example.
    - Habib Al Mulla & Company

  • Brief Overview of UAE Legal System

    The UAE Judiciary operates under a civil law system which is largely influenced by Islamic and European civil law; also, civil matters between Muslims are governed by Shariah law. In addition to subject-specific legislation which covers a variety of matters, the UAE has also adopted commercial and civil codes.  
    - Emirates Advocates

  • Inheritance Laws of the UAE – Significance of Wills

    If the transient bout of economic recession is kept aside, yester years witnessed huge growth in the financial sector of the UAE. This inspired a big chunk of expatriate population to relocate to the UAE both for employment and investment. With the most congenial economic and employment ambience created by the visionary rulers of the country, many of the expatriates made significant economical gains too.
    - Habib Al Mulla & Company

  • AN OVERVIEW OF UAE AGENCY LAW

    Mark Gilligan & Douglas G. Smith: September 2011 
    - Habib Al Mulla & Company
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