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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
OFFICE NO C, 10TH FLOOR
EMIRATES OFFICE TOWERS, SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD
DUBAI
United Arab Emirates
OFFICE NO C, 10TH FLOOR
EMIRATES OFFICE TOWERS, SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD
DUBAI
United Arab Emirates
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Investment fund formation and management Tier 1
Highly regarded for its strength handling LP-side instructions, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP acts for some of the region’s pre-eminent sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, and family offices on investments into a variety of funds, including private credit, venture capital, real estate and infrastructure. The firm also has an extensive fund formation offering that is complemented by the team’s understanding of Shari’ah structures. Team co-head Ayman Khaleq is a trusted advisor on cross-border transactions and UAE regulatory developments, while co-head William Nash has a strong track record in infrastructure fund formation. Alishia Sullivan is sought after by sovereign and pension funds for comprehensive funds counsel. Andrea Dougall also comes recommended. Carolyn Abram left the firm in mid-2025.Practice head(s):
Ayman Khaleq; William Nash
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Work highlights
United Arab Emirates > Oil, gas and natural resources Tier 3
Transactional and finance advice make up the core of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP‘s energy practice, with a particular focus on commodity structure and finance. Jennifer Josefson brings to the team a wealth of experience in energy project and M&A matters, while Alexey Chertov focuses on international commodities, and commodity finance and transactions. Alexandra Rotar is experienced in M&A and joint ventures in the energy sector, and Valentina Semenikhina has an active international practice, with particular expertise in infrastructure projects.Practice head(s):
Jennifer Josefson
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Key clients
Equinor ASA
A syndicate of banks with UniCredit Bank AG and ING Bank as agents
Macquarie Commodities Training
Petromal
Vitol SA
Wintershall Dea
Yildrim Holding
Work highlights
- Representing Equinor in its sale of all its remaining assets in Azerbaijan.
- Represented Equinor on sale of its 50% interest in the Karabagh oil field to SOCAR, the state oil company of Azerbaijan.
- Represented Macquarie Commodities Trading in its exclusive master services and marketing agreement (MSMA) with Transition Industries LLC for its Pacifico Mexinol project, a 6,145 metric-tons-per-day methanol production facility near Topolobampo, Sinaloa, Mexico.
United Arab Emirates > Banking and finance: Corporate finance (including Islamic lending) Tier 4
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP advises multinational corporations, government entities, investment firms, and financial institutions on a wide range of financings, restructurings, and fund-related matters. The firm is noted for its cross-border capabilities, leveraging its extensive international network to provide comprehensive advice on multi-jurisdictional transactions, and also frequently acts on complex Islamic financings. The practice is led by Ayman A Khaleq who is well-placed to advise on private placement transactions. Tomisin Mosuro supports a multitude of matters and brings further Islamic capabilities. Amanjit K Fagura left the practice in 2025.Practice head(s):
Ayman Khaleq
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Testimonials
‘Ayman Khaleq is the lawyer we work with. He’s very responsive and innovative in ideas around solutions.’
‘Very strong structuring ideas around Islamic products.’
Key clients
Dubai Government Sustainability Standards
Mered Investment Co. LLC
Veling Ltd.
NBK Capital Credit Fund
Ajeej Capital
United Arab Emirates > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Handling a variety of substantial acquisitions, investments and mergers in the tech space, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a robust corporate offering that is active in multiple markets across the Gulf. Mark Gilligan leads the practice and boasts close connections to sovereign wealth funds and state-backed entities. Richard Knott supports businesses and investors with financing and private equity transactions. Anastasia Dergacheva is noted for her work in the TMT sector. Ksenia Andreeva provides further IP, data protection, and cybersecurity acumen. Joanna Maria El Khoury also comes recommended.Practice head(s):
Mark Gilligan
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Key clients
Ennismore Holdings
Equinor
NBK Capital Partners
Petromal, a National Holding subsidiary
Presight AI Holding PLC
TASC Towers
TAWAL Europe Holdings S.à.r.l
TVM Capital Healthcare Partners
Work highlights
- Represented Bayanat, a geospatial data products and services provider, in its merger with Yahsat to create the MENA region’s first AI-powered space technology company, valued at $4.1 billion.
- Represented Presight AI Holding PLC in establishing its shareholding structure for AIQ alongside ADNOC.
- Advised TAWAL Europe Holdings S.à.r.l on the acquisition of United Group’s (backed by BC Partners) telecommunications towers business in Bulgaria, Croatia, and Slovenia.
United Arab Emirates > Employment
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP > Firm Profile
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate and business transactions | Mark Gilligan | [email protected] | +971.2.697.8830 |
Corporate and business transactions | Richard Knott | [email protected] | +971.2.697.8827 |
Banking and finance | Alexey Chertov | [email protected] | +971.4.312.1850 |
Arbitration and litigation | Chris Warren-Smith | [email protected] | +44.20.3201.5450 |
Corporate and regulatory compliance | Chris Warren-Smith | [email protected] | +44.20.3201.5450 |
Labour and employment | Chris Warren-Smith | [email protected] | +44.20.3201.5450 |
Islamic finance | Ayman Khaleq | [email protected] | +971.4.312.1880 |
Private investment funds | Ayman Khaleq | [email protected] | +971.4.312.1880 |
Private equity | Ayman Khaleq | [email protected] | +971.4.312.1880 |
Technology, media and telecommunications | Anastasia Dergacheva | [email protected] | +971.4.312.1875 |
White-collar crime and investigations | Chris Warren-Smith | [email protected] | +44.20.3201.5450 |
Energy transactions | Jennifer Josefson | [email protected] | +971.2.697.8840 |
Occupational safety and health | Chris Warren-Smith | [email protected] | +44.20.3201.5450 |
Islamic finance | Amanjit Fagura | [email protected] | +971.4.312.1860 |
Technology, media and telecommunications | Ksenia Andreeva | [email protected] | +971.4.312.1865 |
Private equity | Alishia Sullivan | [email protected] | +971.4.312.1945 |
Private equity | William Nash | [email protected] | +971.2.697.8810 |
Private investment funds | Alishia Sullivan | [email protected] | +971.4.312.1945 |
Private investment funds | William Nash | [email protected] | +971.2.697.8810 |
Private investment funds | Carolyn Abram | [email protected] | +971.4.312.1970 |
Banking and finance | Sidanth Rajagopal | [email protected] | +971.4.312.1829 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Ms Ksenia Andreeva | Ksenia Andreeva focuses her practice on complex transactions involving technology and intellectual… | View Profile |
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Ms Anastasia Dergacheva | Anastasia Dergacheva counsels major international companies in the telecommunications, media and entertainment,… | View Profile |