Praised for its ‘profound understanding of local law and the unique challenges facing global organisations’, DLA Piper has a wide commercial and corporate practice that is particularly well-geared to act on transactions in the life sciences and healthcare sector. Team head Will Seivewright oversees public and private M&A, PE and venture capital deals, whilst also being noted for his ‘strong understanding of complex business set-ups’. Thérèse Abou-Zeid has recently led on multi-jurisdictional corporate restructurings, and Richard Hughes on transactions in the energy, healthcare and industrial sectors. Nassar Nassar provides further expertise in venture capital mandates.
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Testimonials
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‘We engaged the DLA Team on various topics tailored specifically to the needs and complexities of our group of companies. From the outset, DLA demonstrated a profound understanding of local law and the unique challenges facing global organisations, managing legal risks across multiple jurisdictions.'
'Working with DLA has been a thoroughly positive experience. Their professional expertise, meticulous approach, and dedication to quality have resulted in results that not only meets but exceeds our expectations. We look forward to continuing our relationship with DLA and would recommend them highly to any organization seeking top-tier legal services.'
'The team is quite pragmatic and moves efficiently/fast.’
‘Richard Hughes has been helpful and reliable.'
‘A strong M&A team with large experience on various transactions. An agile, available, and flexible team.'
‘Will Seivewright is readily accessible and has a strong understanding of complex business set-ups.'
Key clients
- ZainTech Solutions FZ-LLC
- Mobile Telecommunications Company K.S.C.P
- Edge/Project Jet
- Lanzatech
- NMC Healthcare
- GFH Financial Group
- Stericycle
- Stork
- Mediclinic Middle East
- SIG Group
Work highlights
Advising Zain and Omantel on its wholesale joint venture, Zain Omantel International.
Advised Edge on the acquisition and formation of a joint venture between EDGE Group PJSC and Rafal Ladzinksi and Sylwia Ladzinksa
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Will Seivewright
Other key lawyers
Thérèse Abou-Zeid; Richard Hughes; Nassar Nassar