Praised for its ‘deep knowledge and strong, business-oriented advice’, Al Tamimi & Company advises on complex, high-value domestic and cross-border transactions across public and private M&A, joint ventures, private capital and family office deals. Supported by dedicated sector and regulatory specialists, the team delivers a comprehensive service, with particular strength in infrastructure, energy and tech. Husam Hourani, Samer Qudah and Andrew Tarbuck helm the practice, with the trio noted for their transactional strength that covers M&A, private equity, capital markets and banking and finance transactions. Richard Catling is a key advisor to family offices in the region, and Suhail Mirza has a focus on infrastructure, retail and tech-related deals.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Responsive, pro-active.’
- ‘Al Tamimi & Co’s M&A practice has been a market leader for more than 25 years, offering clients a full-service, one-stop solution across the Arab world. From due diligence and term sheets to completion and monitoring of conditions precedent, the firm manages the entire deal lifecycle with precision. With offices across the region, clients benefit from consistent quality and reduced complexity compared to coordinating multiple firms.'
- ‘The individuals I work with at Al Tamimi & Co stand out for their qualities that consistently exceed expectations. They are always available and responsive, providing swift, practical replies that help resolve issues quickly. Their deep knowledge and strong, business-oriented advice are invaluable in navigating complex M&A matters. I particularly want to highlight Samer Qudah and his team, who work tirelessly to maintain Al Tamimi’s long-established culture of high-profile professionalism. Under his leadership, the team combines technical excellence with proactive feedback, anticipating challenges and guiding clients with clarity. What further distinguishes them is their friendly, approachable communication style, which makes even the most complex transactions feel collaborative and manageable.'
- ‘After dealing with the top magic circle law firms around the world, having Fady Ghanem a corporate and finance expert, rare combination to have in your lawyer. Possess vast resources and a global reach, ideal for large, complex, and cross-border transactions. A "one-stop shop" that can draw on internal experts from any practice area globally.'
- ‘Fady Ghanem combines legal and business acumen to drive successful transactions; he is an outstanding lawyer and exceptional negotiators with superior negotiation skills. We consider him a strategic business partner and creative problem solver; he heads an integrated team bringing together specialists in all legal areas and deep sector-specific knowledge with global reach with local expertise.'
- ‘Suhail Mirza is very knowledgeable about UAE law and practice. He also takes a pragmatic and commercial approach to problem solving.'
Key clients
- Titan Holdings International FZCO (a Tata Group Company)
- Aldar Investment Properties LLC
- Microsoft
- Beyon Solutions
- TA Associates
- Mercantile & Maritime Holding W.L.L.
- ADNH Catering LLC – OPC
- ADNOC Gas plc
- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (“ADIA”)
- Ethara - Sole Proprietorship L.L.C.
- ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd (Switzerland)
- US Medical Glove Company
Work highlights
Advised Microsoft (as co-counsel) on all local law aspects with respect to its strategic investment in G42. The transaction involved buy side due diligence support covering corporate and commercial matters, corporate structuring (ADGM), IP, employment, white collar crime, healthcare regulatory, digital & data practices, in addition to ESG support.
Acted as lead counsel to Beyon, a Batelco group company, in its acquisition of a controlling stake in Link Development, a prominent regional provider of digital transformation software solutions, with operations in Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and the UAE.
Acted as lead counsel to the investor on the acquisition of 67.5% of the share capital of the Alephya group of companies which owns and operates schools.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Husam Hourani; Samer Qudah; Andrew Tarbuck
Other key lawyers
Richard Catling; Suhail Mirza; Alex Ghazi; Henry Storrar; Fady Ghanem; Izabella Szadkowska