Education
- Advised on the establishment and structuring of North London Collegiate School in Dubai, including negotiation of all contractual arrangements.
- Advised GEMS on several JVs, licensing and corporate structuring matters. Also seconded to GEMS in 2010.
- Advised on Middlesex University structuring matters in Dubai.
- Advised on the sale and lease back of Kent College.
- Advised on the sale of Horizon English and Horizon International to Cognita.
- Advised on the acquisition of New World American School in the UAE.
- Advised on the sale of Emirates American Academy in Sharjah.
- Advised Babilou Education on several acquisitions in the UAE, including Blossom Education and Bright Kids.
- Advised Athena Education on significant corporate structuring and re-structuring matters.
- Advised the African investment arm of a large regional education operator on its expansion plans and JVs in North Africa.
Healthcare
- Advised BioCell on the acquisition of Dante Labs in the UAE.
- Advised Majid Al Futtaim on the sale of two clinics in Dubai to Mediclinic.
- Advised Younata Investment on the sale of a majority interest in Kalium Group to Avivo Capital.
- Advised NMC Health on the acquisition of an interest in Fakih IVF Group in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for USD 189 million.
- Advised NMC Health on the acquisition of Provita in Abu Dhabi for USD 160 million.
- Advised Enayati on the acquisition of a polyclinic in Dubai.
- Advised NMC on the acquisition of Dr Nadia’s Clinic in Abu Dhabi.
- Advised Dr Sunny on the sale of nine clinics and pharmacies to NMC.
- Advised Varkey Group on the sale of a significant interest in Emirates Healthcare Holdings to Mediclinic International for approximately USD 220 million.
- Advised Gulf Healthcare International LLC on the acquisition of three clinics from Dr Joseph in the UAE.
Energy/Offshore
- Advised Al Bawardi Enterprises on the sale of a majority interest in Emdad to NMDC.
- Advised Gordon Drilling Technologies on the acquisition of Vertex Downhole.
- Advised Saudi Tabreed District Cooling Company and its shareholders. on a dual private placement and share sale to IDB Infrastructure Fund II, managed by ASMA Capital.
- Advised Millennium Offshore Services LLC on the sale of its entire offshore accommodation business in Asia and the Middle East.
- Advised Lamprell plc, an LSE listed entity, on the acquisition of a major oilfield services/engineering corporation, listed on OSE for over USD 300 million.
- Advised UAE petroleum company on a sale transaction involving a subsidiary.
- Advised a UAE company on the proposed acquisition of a design/engineering business specialised in oil & gas tanks and pipelines.
- Advised a US group on a private placement in the GCC and subsequent acquisition of multiple lift boats.
- Advised an African family group on a joint venture in the oil & gas sector in Africa and Iraq.
Financial services / Investment
- Advised a Swiss insurer, on the acquisition of an insurance business based out of Lebanon with branches in UAE, Kuwait and Oman.
- Advised a private equity firm on the acquisition of a stake held by Goldman Sachs in an investment company in the GCC.
- Advised a UAE family on the sale of Federal Exchange in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
- Advised on investment and divestment of money exchange businesses in the GCC.
Manufacturing
- Advised a company listed in India, on the acquisition of a steel plant in Oman.
- Advised a GCC family group on the acquisition of an interest in a sugar refinery.
- Advised a company listed in Netherlands, on an acquisition and joint venture in the GCC.
- Advised a Swiss manufacturer of construction chemicals on the proposed acquisition of assets/companies in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
- Advised an African group on the proposed acquisition of a dairy manufacturing facility in Dubai.
- Advised a Sharjah family group on the acquisition of a majority interest in a chocolate/sweets manufacturing business in the UAE and KSA.
- Advised an Indian family on the sale, to a private equity firm, of an interest in a textile production and trading business in Jebel Ali Free Zone.
- Advised a joint venture for the production and distribution of chemicals/paint in UAE and Oman.
- Advised a European multinational on the proposed acquisition of a manufacturing facility in Umm Al Quwain, UAE.
- Advised a European multinational on the proposed acquisition of a manufacturing facility in Yanbu, KSA.
- Advised a large manufacturer / distributor of tobacco products on acquisitions in KSA and Egypt and several shareholder / JV arrangements across Middle East and Africa.
TMT
- Advised the shareholders of STS on the sale of STS group to ZainTech.
- Advised Midis Group on the acquisition of Arrow ECS, a software distribution company registered in Dubai Silicon Oasis, from Arrow Electronics, a US-listed American Fortune 500 company.
- Advised a Saudi/UAE group and another heavy weight in the media sector on a joint venture.
- Advised a UAE group on the proposed sale of an interest in a telecommunications / distribution business in the GCC.
- Advised a family business on the acquisition of a stake in Fetchr.
- Advised a UAE publisher on the proposed acquisition of a certain newspaper line owned by a UK group.
- Advised a European venture capital firm on the acquisition of an interest in Souqalmal.
- Advised a private investor on the sale of a majority stake in a telecommunication/IT distribution business based in Jebel Ali Free Zone.
- Advised a Saudi investor on the acquisition of a stake in Holidayme.com.
- Advised private investors / family businesses on investments in venture capital funds with a tech focus.
Logistics
- Advised a UAE family group on the sale of its courier business and related investment into a start-up offering technology solutions in the parcel delivery and logistics industry.
- Advised the main regional courier business on two investments in start-up businesses.
Consulting
- Advised Oliver Wyman on the acquisition of the Booz Allen Hamilton business in the region.
- Advised a Big 4 firm on the acquisition of a consultancy business in DMCC, Dubai.
- Advised a firm on the acquisition of a management consultancy business in the GCC.
- Advised a firm on the acquisition of a technology-specific consulting business in the GCC.
- Advised the sale of a majority interest in a technology consultancy in Dubai focused on the development of smart cities.
Real Estate / Construction
- Advised an Indian family on the sale of significant real estate in London via the sale of a Luxembourg holding company.
- Advised a Saudi group on the acquisition of a stake in a company whose objective is to develop a plot of land in Dubai.
- Advised a UK group on a joint venture with a GCC party to deliver a construction project.
- Advised a UAE group on a joint venture in respect of a large property development in the GCC.
- Advised two Saudi families on the acquisition of the full interest in a plot of land in Dubai that is held through a Jebel Ali Offshore Company.
- Advised several investors and real estate developers on Joint Venture and Joint Development arrangements for the purposes of developing plots of land for future sale or rental purposes.
Aviation
- Advised Gama plc on the acquisition of Jet Set's stake in Gama Group in the UAE.
- Advised a UAE carrier on a significant group corporate restructuring exercise.
Private Equity Funds / Private Placements / VC Funds
- Advised a private consortium on the establishment of a USD 900 million investment fund in the Cayman Islands and a USD 700 million real estate fund in the BVI.
- Advised on the structuring and forming multiple investment funds in DIFC and ADGM.
- Advised on the structuring and establishment of an Islamic investment fund.
- Advised on all aspects of venture capital funds active in the technology space.
- Advised on various private placements, including focus on information or private placement memoranda, subscription agreements and other transaction documents.
Corporate Restructuring / Regulatory / Corporate Governance
- Advised on the corporate restructuring of one of the largest Middle East groups, involving in excess of 150 companies and entities in various business sectors.
- Advised on completing a significant pre-IPO restructuring exercise for a GCC education group.
- Advised a major regional jewellery business on its reorganisation, licensing and corporate governance in preparation for an initial public offering (IPO).
- Advised a major financial investment and consultancy group on its structuring, corporate governance and licensing in the UAE.
- Advised a local healthcare group on its restructuring, fund raising and expansion plans into India.
- Advised closely with McKinsey & Co in relation to the restructuring of a UAE government body.
Family Business
- Advised numerous family businesses and family members on shareholding / ownership structure and governance matters, including assistance in implementing legal structures (e.g. holding companies, foundations, trusts, etc) that ensure business preservation and succession planning.
*experience gained prior to joining Addleshaw Goddard
