William Reichert > Charles Russell Speechlys LLP > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Lawyer Profile
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP Offices
Index Tower, West Entrance, Level 20, Unit 2002
DIFC
DUBAI
P.O. Box 507226
United Arab Emirates
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William Reichert
Work Department
Corporate
Position
Partner, Head of Corporate, Middle East
Career
William leads our Middle East Corporate Practice. He is a dual-qualified corporate lawyer with extensive experience advising on high-value complex deals in a variety of sectors, including technology, healthcare, energy and natural resources and real estate.
William has more than 25 years of experience advising on matters ranging from seed series investments for start-ups, to complex, multi-billion dollar matters across numerous jurisdictions. His experience includes advising on M&A, joint ventures, private equity and venture capital transactions, restructurings and compliance matters.
William’s client base is very diverse and includes local and international clients across a broad range of industry sectors with a particular focus on technology, healthcare, retail, energy and real estate. He is regularly invited to speak at industry and legal events related to these sectors and various other areas.
Prior to moving to the Middle East in 2015, William was based in Moscow, Russia for ten years where he was a founding partner and head of the office of a major international firm. During his tenure in Russia, William advised on some of the largest and most complex M&A, joint venture and private equity investments and transactions in the Russian market. His international experience also includes work in Brussels, Belgium and Paris, France.
William is a dual-qualified lawyer admitted in Minnesota, USA and as a Solicitor, England and Wales. He speaks English, Russian, French and Spanish.
Languages
English, Russian, French and Spanish
Lawyer Rankings
Bahrain > Commercial, corporate and M&A
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.
United Arab Emirates > Commercial, corporate and M&A
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP showcases strong expertise across corporate and commercial instructions, recently advising on substantial M&A in the banking and finance industry, complex PE transactions in the real estate sector, and negotiating commercial agreements in the media, entertainment, and retail spaces. Prominent work is also evident in the aviation and transport industries, with the firm working with a number of state-backed and owned companies. Team head William Reichert covers the full suite of corporate work including M&A, internal restructurings, and joint ventures. Co-head Mark Hill is chiefly recognised for his skill in the TMT and IP spaces and often works alongside fellow TMT specialist Lara Haider, while Alex Reid has been highly active in the real estate and retail sectors. Sarah Kadhum and Mo Nawash also come recommended.