Hogan Lovells (United Arab Emirates) LLP > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Firm Profile
Hogan Lovells (United Arab Emirates) LLP Offices
19TH FLOOR, AL FATTAN CURRENCY TOWER
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE, PO BOX 506602
DUBAI
United Arab Emirates
Hogan Lovells (United Arab Emirates) LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Banking and finance: Corporate finance (including Islamic lending) Tier 2
United Arab Emirates > Capital markets Tier 3
United Arab Emirates > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
The corporate and commercial team at Hogan Lovells (United Arab Emirates) LLP advises on regulatory issues, compliance, and agency and distribution arrangements. Corporate practice head Imtiaz Shah focuses on high-value M&A transactions, with niche expertise advising luxury retail brands, while Charles Fuller is a key resource for sovereign wealth funds, venture capital firms, and private equity funds regarding transactions.Practice head(s):
Imtiaz Shah
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
HRH Prince Alwaleed & Rotana Music
AS Group
Synechron
Lockheed Martin
Work highlights
- Advised HRH Prince Alwaleed’s Rotana Music in connection with the Warner Music Group’s agreement to buy a minority stake in the Rotana Music Group.
- Advised the AS Group on its ongoing acquisition of a home healthcare business in the UAE which forms part of its wider corporate expansion strategy.
- Advised on the acquisition by Synechron Inc. of Attra.
United Arab Emirates > Construction Tier 4
Hogan Lovells (United Arab Emirates) LLP is noted for utilising the firm's global coverage to handle non-contentious and contentious construction mandates, frequently advising developers, contractors, and governments. Sohail Barkatali specialises in electricity, water, and oil and gas construction projects in the UAE. Based in New York, head of the Middle East practice group Samaa Haridi is a key contact for construction-related arbitration matters. Nabeel Ikram left the firm.Other key lawyers:
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation Tier 4
The team at Hogan Lovells (United Arab Emirates) LLP is experienced in all forms of alternative dispute resolution, litigation, and arbitration. New York-based head of the Middle East practice group Samaa Haridi is a well-regarded arbitrator, who is especially strong in commercial and investment treaty disputes.Practice head(s):
Samaa Haridi
United Arab Emirates > Infrastructure and projects (including project finance) Tier 4
Work highlights
Kuwait > Privatisation and projects Tier 1
Hogan Lovells (United Arab Emirates) LLP > Firm Profile
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Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Rahail Ali | Partner | View Profile |
 | Mr Sohail Barkatali | Office Managing Partner | View Profile |
 | Charles Fuller | Partner | View Profile |
 | Mr Nabeel Ikram | Partner | View Profile |
 | Ahmet Kalafat | Senior Associate | View Profile |
 | Mr Imran Mufti | A partner in Hogan Lovells Finance practice, Imran Mufti has practiced in… | View Profile |
 | Mr Anthony Pallett | Acknowledged as a leader in his field, Anthony Pallett has more than… | View Profile |
 | Mr Rustum Shah | Having spent 15 years in the Middle East, Rustum brings a wealth… | View Profile |
 | Mr Imtiaz Shah | Based in the Middle East for over 20 years, Imtiaz Shah has… | View Profile |