A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman is a prominent presence in the Middle East, advising regional corporates, sovereign-backed entities and international investors on complex cross-border transactions. The team is active across public and private M&A, joint ventures, restructurings and equity capital markets mandates, with notable strength in energy, infrastructure and regulated sectors. The team is led by Ben Ward, who advises a broad client base ranging from sovereign wealth funds to start-ups on transactional matters. David Foster handles complex cross-border M&A for regional and international clients, while Ibrahim Mubaydeen is a key contact for sovereign wealth and institutional investors. Zeid Qursha has recently led on energy sector venture capital deals, and Grace Hunt provides support.