Baker Botts L.L.P. > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Firm Profile
Baker Botts L.L.P. Offices
EMAAR SQUARE BUILDING NO 6
7TH FLOOR, PO BOX 23425
DUBAI
United Arab Emirates
Baker Botts L.L.P. > The Legal 500 Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Baker Botts L.L.P. has a considerable corporate offering, acting on a wide array of sectors for blue-chip and high-end clients on M&A and joint venture transactions and also demonstrating established commercial capabilities, especially in the franchising sector. The group's strong links with its office in Saudi Arabia also allows the firm to act on substantial cross-border deals. Mark Bisch and Haitham Hawashin are the practice heads. Omar Iqbal joined the firm from Baker McKenzie LLP in 2023 to further bolster the team. Senior counsel Hassan Elsayed and associate Mohammed Tatir provide additional support.Practice head(s):
Mark Bisch; Haitham Hawashin
Other key lawyers:
Hassan Elsayed; Omar Iqbal; Mohammed Tartir
Testimonials
‘The longevity of the team in the region is a key selling point. The firm has a great reputation for energy and technology, but the corporate team covers a range of sectors.’
‘Mark Bisch and Hassan El Sayed have been based in the Middle East for decades. Their ability to ally on the ground know-how with legal knowledge is exceptional.’
‘The distinguishing feature of Baker Botts Dubai office is Mark Bisch and Hassan Elsayed. They are excellent lawyers and they have devoted their entire careers to an international practice in Dubai with a focus on practical implementation from a local law and practice perspective.’
‘Mark Bisch and Hassan Elsayed. This team has been in Dubai together for 25+ years providing excellent, cutting edge international-local law and practice advice and support.’
‘Baker Botts provided very professional and high-level services. They have highlighted important legal points and have drafted very strong clauses to protect our rights.’
‘The lawyers we work with were available at all times even during weekend and late hours of the night. They were able to work under pressure and to meet the deadline.’
Key clients
Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN)
World Wide Technology, LLC
Oxford Nanopore Technologies (LON: ONT)
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL)
Black & Veatch
McDermott International (OTCMKTS: MCDIF)
Koch Industries
Guardian Industries
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT)
Cubic Corporation
Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin Robbins) (NASDAQ: DNKN)
Restaurant Brands International and each of its key brands (Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Popeyes) (NYSE: QSR)
Caribou Coffee, Inc (NASDAQ: CBOU)
Enterprise Holdings
Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR)
Troon Golf, L.L.C.
Valiant Integrated Services LLC (Valiant Foodstuff Services FZE)
McWane, Inc
Signal Perfection Limited
Eshraq Investments PJSC
Shuaa Capital psc
Yas Holding LLC
GFH Financial Group BSC
GiB Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN) on an announced joint venture to establish a Height of Burst (HOB) manufacturing and final assembly facility in collaboration with Remah International Group – Sole Proprietorship LLC (RIG) in Abu Dhabi.
- Advised as sell side counsel on the sale of Awj Investments LLC to Kitopi Sand Limited in numerous jurisdictions.
- Advised Saudi Research and Marketing Group in connection with a joint venture with UK-based CT Partners Group Limited
Saudi Arabia > Commercial, corporate and M&A
Law Office of Mohanned bin Saud Al-Rasheed in association with Baker Botts L.L.P. has strong capabilities across the entire spectrum of corporate and transactional matters. Shadi Haroon has expertise advising overseas investors on their expansion into Saudi Arabia, particularly with regard to corporate, transactional, and regulatory matters. Omar Iqbal assists various international clients with the establishment of their regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia. Haitham Hawashin provides is noted for domestic and cross-border M&A transactions and Rakan Alyusuf provides support on high-value commercial and corporate matters.Practice head(s):
Shadi Haroon
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Mott MacDonald International Limited
Seadrill
Noble Corporation
Derayah Financial Company
SICO Bank B.S.C.
Saudi Industrial Services Company
Savola Group
Ezdihar Holding Company
Malaz Capital
Dar Holding
Baker Botts L.L.P. > Firm Profile
Baker Botts is a leading international law firm with 11 offices located in the US, Europe, and the Middle East. Based on its experience and knowledge of its clients’ industries, the firm is recognized as a leading firm in the energy, technology and life sciences sectors. Baker Botts lawyers work on a range of complex legal issues, including global energy and renewables projects, intellectual property, commercial litigation, corporate transactions, environmental compliance challenges and tax disputes. The firm has worked on behalf of clients in more than 100 countries, and the firm regularly consults on matters that have a local, regional and global impact.
Main areas of practice
Corporate department: Corporate lawyers handle complex matters, advising clients on a full range of corporate, securities and financing matters, including public offerings and private placements of equity and debt for both issuers and underwriters or placement agents. In addition, the firm’s corporate lawyers have extensive experience in private equity and venture capital fund transactions and specialised financing in domestic and international contexts.
Global projects department: Global projects lawyers provide clients with in-depth legal advice in the world’s major energy-producing regions. Areas include: oil and gas, project development and finance, real estate, energy regulatory and international trade. These focus on energy and infrastructure projects in both development and operational stages, as well as advisement in respect to regulatory, import/export, finance and commercial business transactions often required after these projects commence.
Intellectual property department: The firm offers a national and international practice including patent litigation, patent procurement, patent licensing and due diligence. Other areas of practice include strategic IP counselling, trademark acquisition, trademark and copyright litigation, franchise and distribution and other intellectual property transactions. With the skill set to protect and advance clients goals, combined with technical knowledge and industry experience, firm lawyers are able to work with clients facing complex technology issues.
Litigation department: Litigators handle commercial, securities, professional liability, product liability, patent, white-collar, antitrust, international arbitration, environment and energy litigation, as well as the appellate issues that arise from these matters. The firm’s representations reflect the broad litigation practice, with matters ranging from wins in high-profile cases to precedent setting victories. The firm has one of the legal industry’s largest and most diverse environmental practices. The firm’s lawyers excel in courtrooms across the United States and internationally, helping resolve clients’ legal problems in a variety of industries.
Tax department: Comprised of four sections, including income tax, state tax, employee benefits and executive compensation and private clients services, the tax department provides advice to clients across the spectrum of business activities and investments. Lawyers develop plans and structures to achieve clients’ objectives while minimizing the impact of federal, state and international taxes. The firm also features a substantial employee benefits and executive compensation practice, and provides counselling to individuals, families and entrepreneurs on wealth transfer and succession planning tax issues.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate | Mike Bengtson (Chair) | mike.bengtson@bakerbotts.com | +1 512 322 2604 |
Corporate | Samantha Hale Crispin (Chair) | samantha.crispin@bakerbotts.com | +1 214 953 6497 |
Global Projects | Jason Bennett (Chair) | jason.bennett@bakerbotts.com | +1 713 229 1403 |
Intellectual Property | Robert Scheinfeld (Chair) | robert.scheinfeld@bakerbotts.com | +1 212 408 2512 |
Litigation | Danny David (Chair) | danny.david@bakerbotts.com | +1 713 229 4055 |
Litigation | Bridget Moore (Chair) | bridget.moore@bakerbotts.com | +1 202 639 7740 |
Tax | Stephen Marcus (Chair) | steve.marcus@bakerbotts.com | +1 214 953 6533 |
Staff Figures
Number of Partners : 257 Number of Other Lawyers : 365Memberships
Lex MundiOther
Managing Partner : John Martin : : : : : : :- Commercial, corporate and M&A
Firm Rankings
- Saudi Arabia > Commercial, corporate and M&A