A&O Shearman was formed in May 2024 as the resulting entity of the merger between two historic international law firms, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling. The firm boasts of being the only global law firm with expertise in the US law, English law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets. The A&O Shearman team in UAE is being led by David Foster who is a reputable leader of the market. The firm has a well-rounded practice attaining Tier one ranking across all practice areas in UAE.

Highlights

A notable example of the firm’s work in banking is the advice to Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and First Abu Dhabi Bank as lenders on a multibillion dual tranche financing to M42 for the acquisition of Diaverum, a leading global renal care service provider.

In debt capital markets, the firm advised Kuwait Projects Company on the first public sukuk issuance with tangible assets solely comprised of listed shares.

The firm’s market leading capabilities in projects is evidenced by the legal advice to Export Credit Agencies on the US$6 billion financing of the largest petrochemical project in Qatar and one of the largest in the world.

Testimonials

“Depth of knowledge and experience and practical approach.” (Financial services regulatory client)

Key clients

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Al Rajhi Banking and Investment Corporation (ARB), Air Lease Corporation, Fajr Capital, HSBC Bank Middle East.