London-headquartered international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is among the largest law firms in the world and one of the world’s oldest. It has offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has an active presence in the UAE banking space. Its banking practice is organised around three key pillars – restructuring and insolvency, leveraged and acquisition finance and direct lending.
M&A work is a key priority and strength for the firm. Each year the practice acts on some of the most notable and innovative transactions in the UAE and wider Middle East and Africa region. Key sectoral strengths for the team include TMT, fintech, financial services, ports and logistics, healthcare and the public sector.
Key clients
Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company (ADQ), Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Bank ABC, Cargill, Cerberus, DP World, First Abu Dhabi Bank, GFH Financial Group, Mubadala, Olive Rock Partners, Ruya Partners, Saudi Telecom Company, Waha Capital, OSN, Public Investment Fund, NBK Capital, GC Credit Opportunities and Ruya Capital.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
“Responsive, hands-on, experienced and committed. Partners also understand client needs very well.”
M&A
“Super-responsive and communicative, hand holding as it was my first deal, anticipated needs and issues, clear work product, cost control.”
Michael Hilton
"Always available, very personable and technically excellent."
Tumise Jegede
"Strong expertise on his work, positive attitude, understanding and meeting the requirements of clients."
Charlotte Stevens
"Perspective. Broad knowledge. Communication."
