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An ‘outstanding advisor when handling complex matters’, ADG Legal advises domestic and regional clients across a multitude of sectors. Team head John Podgore is active on various transactions and has longstanding experience in the oil and gas sector. Co-head Francesco Bulleri is noted for his commercial and regulatory expertise, while Paul Bugingo is chiefly recognised for his energy and infrastructure work and strong knowledge of MENA markets. Mohammed Al Dahbashi handles a range of corporate and commercial instructions, including large-scale restructurings.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent knowledge, proactive and easily available.’

  • ‘The lead partner was very understanding, knowledgeable and available to answer any questions.’

  • ‘Our experience with this legal practice has been truly exceptional. What sets this team apart is their deep understanding of the industries we operate in, particularly design, and architecture, which gives them a distinct edge. Their ability to integrate legal expertise with a solid understanding of technological innovation and regulatory frameworks is crucial for our business needs.'

  • 'They emphasise clear communication, diversity, and a collaborative approach, which creates a transparent working relationship. The team has consistently demonstrated an ability to anticipate challenges and provide proactive solutions, which is critical in the fast-paced, ever-evolving markets we work within. Their holistic and interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving has consistently set them apart from other firms we've worked with.’

  • ‘Francesco Bulleri has been an outstanding partner for our practice. His knowledge is both broad and deep, with a strategic mindset that keeps him ahead of the game in anticipating legal complications. He has demonstrated exceptional foresight, particularly when handling complex contractual or regulatory matters, which has saved us time and resources on a few occasions.'

  • ‘The team was multi-disciplinary across real estate and commercial fields, and they were able to aptly work together to help us with our mandate.’

  • ‘John Podgore and the team are highly responsive and make an effort to truly understand the needs of their client. During our engagement, they started by first understanding what were our key success factors in our transaction in order to come up with actionable advisory work and their recommendations. ’

  • ‘ADG team proved an outstanding advisor when handling complex matters and a deal with cross-border aspects. Attention to detail and a practical approach has been the key in the work done together. I'm always impressed by their ability to resolve legal issue and complete deals. ’

Key clients

  • International Company Oil & Gas Services & General Trading LLC
  • KCR Metals FZCO
  • Ziba Foods LLC
  • APUS Energy DMCC
  • Raven Property Group Limited
  • Eurasian Resources Group Sarl
  • KNGK Trading DMCC
  • Deond Innovation Services – FZCO
  • Newfuels Technologies Corp
  • Sonangol P&P Iraq, part of the Angola National Oil Company Group
  • Zielinski & Rozen
  • Duplays Sports Services DMCC

Work highlights

Advised International Company Oil & Gas Services & General Trading LLC on, among other things, corporate governance, shareholders’ exit strategy, licensing requirements and procedures, agreement drafting, and negotiation with counterparties.
Assisted APUS Energy DMCC in drafting the engagement of an offshore mobile drilling unit for the drilling of the first exploration well.
Assisted KCR Metals FZCO in a multibillion-dollar debt restructuring, which involved the review of several complex loan facility agreements, suretyship agreements, corporate approvals, and issuance of several legal opinions on capacity and enforceability.

Practice head

John Podgore; Francesco Bulleri

Other key lawyers

Paul Bugingo; Mohammed Al Dahbashi