Ibrahim N Partners‘practice is recognised for handling market-leading, high-value transactions across key sectors including fintech, logistics, energy, and transport. The team is regularly instructed on complex, first-of-their-kind deals, including landmark public M&A mandates and cross-border acquisitions, advising corporates, listed entities, and regional investors on strategic growth and restructuring initiatives. Team head Malack El Masry is active on both public and private M&A for a range of clients across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Ahmed Ibrahim takes the lead on capital markets-related deals. Maryam Quadri andAnirudh Sundarrajan cover M&A, corporate structurings and commercial transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Highly skilled and flexible, sensitive to deadlines and quick responsiveness.'
- ‘Boasting expertise across many areas, quick responsiveness. High quality and very dedicated.'
- ‘ Malack Al Masry and Maryam Quadri stands out in mastering their files and swift approach in providing solutions. communication and reach is a key which they posses. They profoundly represent their clients and ensure right messaging and closing for any outstanding or dragging points.'
- ‘The team at all times was attentive accommodating short notice meetings. Their knowledge in addressing financial related matters in M&A adds a lot of value to their legal scope and framing the transaction. Additionally, ability to depict key findings and counter mitigation recommendations in a clear acceptable format to all parties efficiently. A solid team with a collective approach that ensures non-dependency on a single resource.'
- ‘Malack El Masry and Maryam Quadri have a combination of legal excellence, commercial instinct, and strategic mindset. They are not just good at the law—they’re dealmakers, business advisors, and trusted counselors at the highest level.'
- ‘They enable business growth, resolve complex problems, and help shape industries through transformative transactions.'
Key clients
- Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC
- Primestack Pte Ltd (COINDCX)
- Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (DTC)
- Marketing Home Group
- Alef Education Holding plc
- Bluefive Investment Holdings Ltd
- NEMA Holding Company LLC
Work highlights
Representing Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC in a landmark AED 3.2 billion acquisition in the oil and gas logistics sector.
Representing COINDCX, one of India’s largest crypto platforms, in relation to its acquisition of 100% of BitOasis, one of MENA’s leading platforms for trading cryptocurrencies.
Advising Knowledge Group, a subsidiary of NEMA Holding, in its acquisition of Biz Group, a UAE-based leader in corporate training and learning solutions.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Malack El Masry
Other key lawyers
Ahmed Ibrahim; Maryam Quadri; Anirudh Sundarrajan