DLA Piper handles the full lifecycle of transactional activity, spanning M&A private equity, joint ventures and capital markets work for major international and regional players. The firm is also able to leverage its extension global network to advise on large-scale investments and complex restructurings. Will Seivewright leads the team is highlighted for the scope of his sector activity which includes life sciences, tech, energy and financial services. Thérèse Abou-Zeid has a strong focus on reorganisations and Richard Hughes is routinely active on cross-border M&A.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘DLA Piper team has helped us with M&A process of selling the business. The depth of the team in Dubai was quite deep. Apart from dealing with M&A team, we had quick and easy access to employment and AML teams withing DLA Piper. ’
- ‘Richard Hughes - deep knowledge, attention to details, high availability and working on tight deadlines’
- ‘The team consistently delivers strategic, high-value legal advice on complex domestic and cross-border transactions. Their deep industry knowledge, commercial acumen, and client-centric approach set them apart in a competitive market. Recent landmark deals demonstrate both technical skill and innovative thinking. With a proven track record of successful outcomes, DLA Piper continues to lead in shaping the M&A landscape.’
- ‘High professionals and dedicated to the result.'
- ‘Sharp deal execution - highly effective and responsive team - fluency in cross-border tech deals.'
Key clients
- Michelin
- Aarna Capital Limited
- Elevate Sports Ventures
- Nobel Oil Limited
- Circor
- Zain Group
- ZainTECH
- Tether
- Edge
Work highlights
Advised Michelin on divesting its Compact line in Sri Lanka, including carving out all of its Compact construction equipment/assets/sites, and the transfer of all employees, intellectual property/know-how and customers/suppliers.
Advised the exiting shareholders on the sale of Aarna Capital Limited to Marex Group plc. The target is registered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market and provides clearing, execution and customised risk management solutions in energy, base and ferrous metals, as well as financial markets such as equities, fixed income and FX.
Advising Elevate Sports Ventures on full legal DD (scope includes: corporate, finance, IP, commercial contracts, ABC, litigation, employment) in a cross-border deal encompassing various freezones in the UAE (ADGM, DDA) and mainland in addition to KSA.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Will Seivewright
Other key lawyers
Thérèse Abou-Zeid; Richard Hughes; Nassar Nassar