Akin

Partner; Cross-Border Transactions

Wael is the partner in charge of Akin's Abu Dhabi office and leads the firm's M&A and corporate law practices in the Middle East. His practice encompasses the full spectrum of domestic and cross-border transactions, including public and private M&A, joint ventures, private equity, co-investment deals and fund-of-one structures.

Based in the United Arab Emirates since 2005 and fluent in Arabic, Wael advises on domestic and outbound investments across the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Africa. His practice spans investment management and private equity, financial services, energy and infrastructure, communications, intellectual property, entertainment and hospitality. Wael is highly regarded for his representation of corporate and funds clients pursuing opportunities in the technology sector, including strategic capital investments and transactions involving digital infrastructure and emerging technologies such as cryptocurrency, blockchain and AI.

To learn more about Mr. Jabsheh, please visit his full profile: http://www.akingump.com/en/lawyers-advisors/wael-jabsheh.html

Mr. Jabsheh was promoted to partner in January 2015. He is a member of the Law Society of Alberta, Canada.

English, Arabic

Law Society of Alberta, Canada

Member, AmCham Abu Dhabi

Member, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ADCCI)

LL.B., University of Victoria Faculty of Law, 2003. B.A., University of British Columbia, 2000.