GLA & Company's corporate and commercial offering is a key port of call for clients seeking assistance with transactional matters, and its offering extends to corporate M&A, FDIs, joint ventures, and restructurings, as well as corporate governance and antitrust mandates. Alex Saleh leverages over 30 years of experience in domestic and international transactions in the energy, education, and financial sectors, and he co-heads the group alongside Asad Ahmad, an authority on antitrust matters and acquisitions. These are also areas in which Mohammed Al Awadhi is active.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident in its team composition and internal initiatives.’
- ‘GLA has introduced several meaningful innovations that enhance client experience. Their investment in legal tech tools has streamlined document management and improved turnaround times.'
- 'The team consistently demonstrates a strong understanding of complex transactions and regulatory landscapes, which gives clients confidence in their strategic decision-making.’
- ‘GLA & Company’s Commercial, Corporate, and M&A team stands out for its deep sector expertise, pragmatic approach, and exceptional responsiveness.'
- ‘They are well experienced and can be reached out to easily at any time.'
- 'Lawyers are reachable. They have diversified experience and are available in many jurisdictions, which is always helpful in case of multi-jurisdictional transactions.’
Key clients
- EnerTech
- Cognita Middle East Holdings Ltd
- NEST
- Zain Group
- Al Ansari Financial Exchange
- ICBC – Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
- ACWA Power Company
- Boutiqaat
- Bank Muscat
- BNP Paribas
- Agthia group PJSC
- Columna Capital
Work highlights
Acting as local legal counsel for Zain Group in its acquisition of a 70% stake in IHS Kuwait Ltd from IHS Holding Ltd for USD134m.
Advised ACWA Power on their acquisition of a majority stake in the companies operating Az Zour North One project (Kuwait) and the associated O&M company in Kuwait, as part of their broader portfolio of power generation and water desalination assets across the GCC.
Advised a client on the complete acquisition of BFC Group Holding Ltd and its subsidiaries.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Alex Saleh; Asad Ahmad
Other key lawyers
Mohammed Al Awadhi