Bracewell LLP advises clients across the GCC on joint ventures, corporate structuring and employment matters, offering sector-focused expertise in defence, energy, automotive, manufacturing and recruitment. The practice is led by Christopher R. Williams whose broad portfolio of work includes corporate, commercial and contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Amelia Bowring is a crucial supporting presence.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The people are very accommodating, helping in not only their areas of expertise but referring to subject matter experts via their extensive networks.’
- ‘They are very much people people. They can easily relate to real life issues and help with practical solutions. Chris Williams and Amelia Bowring have both stood out in this regard.'
Key clients
- General Motors
- ECF Group
- Dover Corporation
- ChampionX
- BakerRisk
- HOYA Holdings NV
- Brunswick Corporation
- Dynatrace
- Sony Music Entertainment UAE M E FZ LLC
- Riviana Foods Inc.
- Atlas Agri Global FZCO
- Vertex Aerospace LLC
- Recycle Right Holdings Limited
Work highlights
Serves as General Motors’ go-to corporate and commercial counsel in the UAE and its wider Middle East operations. Bracewell manages all local counsel mandates.
Continue to advise the ECF Group on its joint venture arrangements with their local UAE partner in relation to business operations in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
Advised Sony Music Entertainment UAE M E FZ LLC on the acquisition of Amr Diab’s catalogue of music and a multi-album deal. This included conducting legal due diligence on the music catalogue, advising on complex intellectual property aspects to the deal, negotiating the transaction documentation and seeing through to close.
Practice head
Christopher R. Williams
Other key lawyers
Amelia Bowring