Hadef & Partners, a leading full-service law firm in the UAE, is pleased to announce its role as legal advisor to Grant Thornton Advisors LLC in its strategic unification with Grant Thornton UAE.
The transaction sees Grant Thornton UAE joining the multinational platform initially created earlier this year between Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform, backed by an investor group led by New Mountain Capital, now comprises more than 13,000 professionals across almost 60 offices stretching from the Americas across Europe to the Middle East.
The Hadef & Partners team was led by Patrick Tweedale, Corporate partner, with Ahmad Sergieh, Head of Corporate in Dubai, leading on the accounting regulatory aspects of the transaction.
"We are delighted to have advised Grant Thornton Advisors LLC on this significant transaction that enhances their position in the professional services sector," said Patrick Tweedale. "This unification represents an important strategic step for our client, enabling them to expand their service offerings and global reach."
The comprehensive legal advisory team from Hadef & Partners included:
Corporate team:
- Patrick Tweedale (Partner)
- Ahmad Sergieh (Partner and Head of Corporate, Dubai)
- Paul Wynne (Partner)
- Marwan Ashraf Abdel Hamid (Partner)
- Sundus Khan (Senior Associate)
- Chris Fenn (Associate)
- Tinille Soupen (Associate)
- Ammarah Shamim (Associate)
- Omar Jame (Trainee Solicitor, England & Wales)
Employment team:
- Chris Bailey-Gibbs (Head of Employment)
Commercial team:
- Victoria Woods (Partner and Head of Commercial)
- Diana Froyland (Senior Counsel)
Real Estate team:
- Ashraf Sayed (Partner and Head of Real Estate)
- Sana Ahmed (Associate)
This landmark transaction represents a significant development in the professional services landscape in the Middle East, creating a stronger, more integrated multinational platform with enhanced capabilities to serve clients across borders. For Grant Thornton UAE, with nearly six decades of presence in the Emirates, this unification provides access to expanded resources, technology and expertise, strengthening their competitive position in the region.
Hadef & Partners' comprehensive legal guidance across multiple practice areas was instrumental in navigating the complex regulatory, licensing and commercial aspects of this cross-border transaction, further cementing the firm's reputation for excellence in high-profile corporate matters.