Gibson Dunn

Gibson Dunn is a go-to advisor for many of the region’s major oil and gas operators and producers, frequently acting in high-value domestic mandates and outbound transactions into the US, Europe, and North Africa. The practice also handles disputes in both litigation and arbitration proceedings, alongside project finance, development, and commercial advisory work. Renad Younes heads the Middle East oil and gas and projects practice and is recognised for her role in complex corporate and project mandates for government entities and industry leaders, including the ADNOC Group. Marwan Elaraby co-leads on the corporate side, bringing deep expertise in M&A, private equity, and capital markets. Samuel Ogunlaja advises on a broad mix of greenfield and brownfield matters, while Jade Chu and Andrew Steele play key roles in cross-border transactional work. Andrea Calla also supports clients with acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures.