Al Tamimi & Company‘s corporate and commercial offering is a favoured port of call for a breadth of transactional matters, with the team routinely advising on corporate M&A, joint ventures, FDIs, and franchising; it is also notably experienced in multi-jurisdictional transactions. Aaron Dikos spearheads the group and is sought after by clients for his broad sector experience across the aviation, utilities, project, and oil and gas industries. Lulwa Al Hammad is a key adviser in regulatory compliance matters for multinational clients, and she is also active in share and asset sales.
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Testimonials
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- 'Their ability to seamlessly handle cross-border deals and provide strategic advice sets them apart from other firms in the region.’
- 'The team is highly skilled in navigating complex transactions, offering tailored solutions that address both legal and commercial considerations.'
- ‘Al Tamimi & Company’s Commercial, Corporate, and M&A practice stands out for its exceptional expertise, client-centric approach, and deep understanding of the regional market.'
Key clients
- AstraZeneca Boeing Burberry Dolce&Gabbana Fauchon (SAS) Ikarus Petroleum Industries Johnson & Johnson Joyalukkas Kone Corporation Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects Kuwait Ministry of Communications National Bank of Kuwait National Oilwell Company Warba Bank
Work highlights
Advising the Kuwait Ministry of Communications and the Kuwait Authority of Partnership Projects on Phase II and Phase III of the Fixed Telecommunications Network Development PPP Project in Kuwait.
Advised National Bank of Kuwait on the satisfaction of the conditions’ precedent enabling it to acquire a majority of the shares in the Kuwaiti electronic payment and settlement solutions company, Upayments.
Advised Warba Bank K.S.C.P on its acquisition of Al Ghanim Trading Co. W.L.L, which resulted in Warba Bank indirectly owning 32.75% of Gulf Bank’s capital, Kuwait’s fifth-largest bank overall.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Aaron Dikos
Other key lawyers
Lulwa Al Hammad