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Corporate Structuring

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  • Our Corporate Structuring Team takes pride in its well established reputation as a leader in the industry. Over the years, we have been at the forefront of guiding some of the most noteworthy restructurings in the UAE to successful conclusions. Our track record speaks for itself, showcasing our commitment to excellence and innovation in corporate structuring.

    In the fast-paced business environment, we understand the importance of agility. Our team responds promptly to the evolving needs of our clients, ensuring timely and effective solutions.

    The potential to use innovative corporate structuring techniques to further protect the interests of local and foreign investors is a specific practice area which has evolved significantly over the past decade, due to the licensing and structuring restrictions applicable under relevant UAE laws and regulations as well as their practical application.

    Negotiation is an art, and our experts excel in it. We bring to the table a wealth of experience in negotiating complex corporate structures, ensuring that your interests are safeguarded and your objectives achieved. We have managed to work with the relevant licensing authorities to accept our various corporate structures on the principle that such structures are devised with the objective of attracting and facilitating foreign investment into the country.

    We are dedicated to delivering legal solutions that go beyond, maximizing value for our clients. We delve into the intricacies to identify opportunities that create new strategic avenues for your organization.

    • Sadiq Jafar

      Managing Partner
      s.jafar@hadefpartners.com
    • Yasser Omar

      Executive Partner, Head of Corporate, Abu Dhabi
      Corporate and M&A
      y.omar@hadefpartners.com
    • Ahmad Sergieh

      Partner, Head of Corporate, Dubai
      Corporate and M&A
      Private Wealth
      a.sergieh@hadefpartners.com
    • Bilal Abu Snaineh

      Partner
      Corporate and M&A
      b.snaineh@hadefpartners.com
    • Mahmoud El Gharabawy

      Partner
      Corporate and M&A
      m.gharabawy@hadefpartners.com
    • Marwan Ashraf Abdel Hamid

      Partner
      Corporate and M&A
      Private Wealth
      m.abdelhamid@hadefpartners.com
    • Patrick Tweedale

      Partner
      Corporate and M&A
      p.tweedale@hadefpartners.com
    • Paul Wynne

      Partner
      Corporate and M&A
      p.wynne@hadefpartners.com
    • Nazim Alom

      Senior Counsel
      Corporate and M&A
      n.alom@hadefpartners.com
    • Mahmoud Hegazy

      Senior Associate
      Corporate and M&A
      m.hegazy@hadefpartners.com
    • Sundus Khan

      Senior Associate
      Corporate and M&A
      Private Wealth
      s.khan@hadefpartners.com
    • Laure Savant-Ros

      Associate
      Corporate and M&A
      l.savant-ros@hadefpartners.com
    • Mohammad Aljuneidi

      Associate
      Corporate and M&A
      m.aljuneidi@hadefpartners.com
    • Mohammed Omar

      Associate
      Corporate and M&A
      m.omar@hadefpartners.com
    • Tinille Soupen

      Associate
      Corporate and M&A
      t.soupen@hadefpartners.com
    • Saeed Alsharabati

      Government Liaison Officer
      Corporate and M&A
      s.alsharabati@hadefpartners.com
Key Contacts
  • Ahmad Sergieh

    a.sergieh@hadefpartners.com
  • Yasser Omar

    y.omar@hadefpartners.com
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