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The successful execution of an M&A transaction, whether sell-side or buy-side, requires lawyers who understand their clients` businesses and markets, including the risks associated with their sector and how they can be mitigated in a pragmatic and cost-effective manner. Our M&A team are structured according to our clients’ sectors and will work with you and your other advisers to produce innovative structures and solutions that address the risks and challenges faced in your M&A transactions.

As a seller, buyer, financial investor or a company’s management team, we can help you with all aspects of your transaction (public or private) involving the sale or acquisition of a company or business in the Middle East. We advise on corporate and commercial transactions across the region and also on outbound investments from the Middle East into Europe, Africa, Asia and elsewhere.

With the resources of over 700 corporate lawyers in over 33 countries, we can advise you in all aspects of your M&A transactions. We add value by thinking and acting beyond our traditional role to secure the competitive edge you need in an ever-changing business environment. Whether a global multinational group or a dynamic domestic business, we can deliver a tailored, commercial, cost effective solution for you, covering areas such as M&A, private equity, equity capital markets, outsourcing, group restructuring and privatisations.

Our cross-border teams include experts in sectors such as banking, consumer products, energy, infrastructure, insurance, lifesciences, real estate and construction, technology and media. This means we can save time and money by understanding your specific issues, providing advice within context and pinpointing the commercial issues and risks in your transaction.

 
Graham Conlon
Graham Conlon
Partner
Poland, Warsaw
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
United Kingdom, London
Graham is a senior corporate partner. Having originally commenced his career at Linklaters, Graham advises on high-profile private equity, joint venture and M&A transactions throughout the Middle East...
Patrik Daintry
Patrik Daintry
Partner
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Patrik Daintry is a Partner in the Corporate Team at CMS Dubai.  Patrik has been based in the Middle East since 2006 and has a robust knowledge and affinity to the region. During this time Patrik has...
Charles Dolphin
Charles Dolphin
Partner
Oman, Muscat
Charles is a partner within the CMS Energy, Infrastructure & Projects Group working on both Dubai and Oman client matters. His primary practice involves advising on strategic energy and infrastructure...
John O'Connor
John O'Connor
Partner
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
John O'Connor is a partner and head of our Corporate and Commercial Practice in Dubai where he has been practicing since 2012. His expertise covers all manner of corporate and commercial transactions...
Josh Cosoff
Josh Cosoff
Senior Associate
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Josh is a senior associate in the Corporate/M&A practice group.  A sector agnostic lawyer, Josh focuses on international and domestic M&A transactions, including private acquisitions and disposals, joint...
Blair Jones
Blair Jones
Senior Associate
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Blair Jones is a senior associate based in CMS Dubai, specialising in energy and corporate transactions across the Middle East. Blair has a wide breadth of experience from over six years working in the...
Kiren Matharu
Kiren Matharu
Senior Associate
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Kiren is an English qualified Senior Associate in our Dubai Corporate team, and she has over nine years’ transactional experience working across both the Middle East and the UK.  Her areas of specialism...
Hannah Uhlin
Hanna Uhlin
Senior Associate
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Hanna is a senior associate in our Dubai office, where she is part of the Corporate Transactions team. Hanna trained and practice at a London-based law firm before joining our Dubai office in 2019 where...
Aseel abu Dabat
Aseel abu Dabat
Associate
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Aseel Abu Dabat is a Corporate Associate based in CMS Dubai, specialising in corporate transactions across the Middle East. Aseel worked on transactions across the Middle East including the UAE, KSA...
Sara Alsaud
Sara Alsaud
Associate
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Sara Alsaud is an associate in the Dispute Resolution Team based in Riyadh. She advises clients on matters involving Commercial Disputes, M&A, TMT, Egames and Intellectual Property. Sara has 4 years of...