BLK Partners has a‘ very knowledgeable and supportive’ team noted for its tax, IP and licensing expertise, advising on internal restructurings, market entry and corporate governance matters. The practice also handles follow-on acquisitions and joint ventures, acting for multinational construction, healthcare and hospitality companies, as well as Saudi family offices. Wissam Hachem leads the firm in this area and is a key contact on M&A as well as investments, recapitalizations and share issuances. Hachem is joined by the ’consistently strategic, commercially astute’ Jeffrey Greene, as well as contractual specialist Mashael Bakhashwein.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Team BLK Partners’ Commercial, Corporate, and M&A practice demonstrates a level of professionalism, technical expertise, and commercial understanding that distinguishes it among leading regional firms. The team combines deep sector knowledge with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach, providing advice that is both legally sound and strategically attuned to clients’ business objectives. A defining strength of the practice is its responsiveness and consistency. The partners and associates alike are highly engaged, offering clear, timely, and commercially relevant guidance throughout each transaction.’
- 'The individuals I have worked with at BLK Partners consistently demonstrate exceptional legal acumen, professionalism, and dedication. What distinguishes them from competitors is not only their technical excellence, but also their accessibility, strategic thinking, and genuine investment in understanding the client’s business and objectives. In particular, Wissam Hachem stands out for his ability to combine deep legal expertise with sound commercial judgment.'
- ‘Over the past three years, working closely with BLK Partners, I have consistently observed a practice that combines depth of expertise, sector knowledge, and cross-border execution. The Commercial, Corporate & M&A team is exceptionally well-resourced and capable of managing matters across Oman, Saudi Arabia, and China, with seamless collaboration between offices. In particular, their ability to bring multiple stakeholders together and secure signings on tight timelines distinguishes them.’
- ‘Jeffrey Greene has been my referral partner, mentor, and trusted colleague for over a decade. His guidance is consistently strategic, commercially astute, and rooted in real-world dealmaking experience. Whether navigating complex cross-border private equity structures or advising on venture capital and banking transactions, Jeff shows exceptional judgement, responsiveness, and negotiation skill. He is equally effective in the boardroom as he is with transaction documents, and his talent for aligning diverse stakeholders around a common goal has repeatedly resulted in successful outcomes.'
- ‘The team is very knowledgeable and supportive.'
- ‘Wissam Hashem is a very clever and experienced lawyer.’
Key clients
- The Clinics
- Naphora Gaming
- Edarat Group
- Rafal Real Estate Development Company
- Crowne Plaza
- Pierre Fabre Moyen Orient Sarl
- Obrascón Huarte Lain, S.A. (OHL)
- MLS
Work highlights
Advise The Clinics on its commercial relationship with Medtronic, including drafting, negotiating, and finalizing the Cooperation Agreement, IP License Agreement, and Technical Support Agreement.
Advising Naphora Gaming on the restructuring of its gaming group, including drafting and implementing the group wide governance framework, forming acquisition structures, developing capital structures, intellectual property licensing agreements and capital injections, and transforming multiple entities from limited liability companies to simplified joint stock companies.
Practice head
Wissam Hachem
Other key lawyers
Jeffrey Greene; Mashael Bakhashwein