Latham & Watkins LLP
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Latham & Watkins LLP maintains a strong position in UAE M&A, advising on heavyweight inbound and outbound transactions. The team combines deep local insight with global execution capability, frequently acting for sovereign wealth funds, government-related entities, and private equity houses on complex deals across energy, technology, and private capital. Team head Eyad Latif has a broad practice that is particularly noted for its focus on venture capital and start-up focus. Omar Maayeh, another venture capital specialist, combines finance and M&A expertise to comprehensively advise his strong client base.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Eyad Latif invests heavily in the development of his associates and takes a hands-on approach when requested by clients. His transaction teams remain focused on the issues most relevant to each client’s specific risk profile.’
- ‘The team is highly commercial and pragmatic in its approach to mitigating legal risk. They remain accessible and responsive even under tight deadlines, ensuring matters are handled efficiently. Billing is also flexible and aligned with the client’s timeline—for example, upon funding in the case of a capital raise.’
Key clients
- Tabby Sary Technologies Holding Ltd SpiderSilk Inc. Arzan Investment Management Madouie Holdings Company Salla Aliph Capital PJT Partners ADNOC SadaPay Technologies Ltd Jawaker Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA)
Work highlights
Advised Sary, the leading B2B marketplace and services platform in the Gulf, on its merger with ShopUp, Bangladesh’s largest B2B commerce platform, to form SILQ Group. SILQ Group is backed by US$110 million in funding, including an equity investment and a financing facility for SILQ Financial, the group’s financial services arm.