Allen & Overy | Areas of Expertise | United Arab Emirates

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In the UAE we have a reputation for knowing what our clients want. We have in-depth knowledge of the techniques and issues essential in advising on transactions in the region, including key infrastructure projects, and we are adept at handling the most complex of deals.

What really sets us apart is our profound knowledge of the region. We have been a major presence in the Middle East for over 30 years – much longer than most of our competitors – and at the centre of many of the highest profile cross-border projects, acquisitions and disposals. During that time we have developed our reputation by combining international commercial experience with local and regional expertise.

To cement our presence in the Middle East, our Abu Dhabi office opened in 2007.

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Gary McLean relocates to Hong Kong as head of the Asia Pacific Corporate practice

24 August 2010

Allen & Overy today welcomes the relocation of leading corporate partner Gary McLean from London to Hong Kong to become head of the Asia Pacific Corporate practice. This appointment underlines Allen & Overy's commitment to this strategically key region and further strengthens its Corporate resource to ensure its growth potential is fully realized.

19 July 2010

Insolvency M&A slows as asset disposals drive acquisitions

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Government of Dubai issues largest sovereign sukuk ever

Allen & Overy has advised on the Government of Dubai’s inaugural sukuk issue which is both the largest sovereign sukuk ever and the largest international sukuk from the Middle East in 2009.

Financing for Dubai's Port & Free Zone World underlines resilience of the Middle Eastern markets

Allen & Overy LLP said today that the financing recently concluded for Port & Free Zone World FZE (part of the Dubai World group), comprising a dual-currency conventional term loan facility of USD852 million and AED550.6m and an AED550.9m Islamic facility, highlights the resilience of the Middle East's financial markets and the growing trend for deals combining both conventional and Islamic tranches.

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