The corporate and transactional department at Crowell & Moring LLP is noted for its ability to 'combine legal knowledge, professional skills and business acumen'. The team is led by Charbel Maakaron, noted as an 'exceptional' managing partner, who offers to clients his experience in cross-border transactions, commercial restructurings, corporate regulatory matters and capital markets deals. The team is active in franchising, share and asset sales, and often advises international clients on setting up in Qatar. Catherine Martinez is notably experienced in capital markets, along with cross-border matters in the Gulf and Europe, and Sam Cooper is active in several industries, including technology, manufacturing and real estate.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is diligent and flexible. They adapt to all types of cross-border issues taking into account local practical constraints.’
‘Friendly, honest and straight to the point.’
Practice head
Charbel Maakaron
Other key lawyers
Catherine Martinez; Sam Cooper