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Hanna Uhlin

Senior Associate

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Hanna Uhlin

Senior Associate

Contact
CMS (UAE) LLP
Level 15 Burj Daman
Dubai International Financial Centre
Burj Daman
PO Box 506873
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Languages English

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 she assists with matters including domestic and international M&A, private equity, joint venture, investment funds, corporate establishments & reorganisations and general corporate and commercial advisory. 

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Relevant experience

  • A Middle East based start-up on its Series B fundraise. 
  • A classifieds business based in the Middle East and North Africa on its acquisition of an online classifieds business in Thailand. 
  • AW Rostamani on its investment into Lebanese-founded technology business Seez. 
  • Inflexion Private Equity on its acquisition of Marley Limited.
  • The Carlyle Group on the sale of graze (the snack company) to Unilever.
  • Phoenix Equity Partners on its acquisition of Capital Economics Research Limited (Capital Economics) from sellers including LDC (the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group plc).
  • Bridgepoint Growth on its acquisition of Try Market Halls.
  • Bridgepoint Development Capital on its acquisition of a majority stake in PEI Media.
  • 3i Group plc on the sale of ESG Investments.
  • ICG on its acquisition of the NSL Group.
  • Two large strategic buyers, on separate occasions, on their evaluation of and preparation for the potential acquisition of technology-focused companies and conducting detailed legal due diligence on the target companies.
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Memberships & Roles

  • SRA
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Education

  • 2015 - LPC, Distinction, BPP Law School, London.
  • 2014 - Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Queen Mary University of London, London.
  • 2011 - International Baccalaureate, English, History and Swedish, Rudbeck Gymnasium, Sweden.
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Expertise

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23/08/2022
Restructuring and insolvency law in United Arab Emirates
1. What is the primary legislation governing insolvency and restructuring proceedings in your jurisdiction? Federal Law No. 9/2016 (the “Bankruptcy Law”) is the primary legislation governing insolvency...
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UAE legal reforms – New Labour Law
Introduction - 2021 Reforms In Q4 2021, as part of its 50th Year Anniversary, the UAE announced some of the broadest changes to its legal landscape in many years. It also introduced major practical changes...
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27/05/2021
CMS advises Mamo on $8 million pre-Series A funding
International law firm CMS has advised United Arab Emirates-based fintech Mamo on its $8 million pre-Series A funding round led by Global Venture and including 4DX Ventures, AlRajhi Partners, Olive Tree...
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