Ibrahim Mubaydeen
Partner
Abu Dhabi
Ibrahim Mubaydeen
Partner
Abu Dhabi
Contact Details
Ibrahim is the managing partner of the Abu Dhabi office of Allen & Overy. He specialises in corporate and projects transactions, particularly in advising Abu Dhabi government entities on corporate structuring, acquisitions and major projects and corporate finance. He has also been involved in the drafting and review of many of the Emirate's economic and corporate laws and regulations. He regularly advises developers, national and international financial institutions and investors.
Office
Abu Dhabi
Allen & Overy LLP
5th Floor, Al Mamoura Building B, Muroor Road
Abu Dhabi
P.O. Box 7907
Qualifications
Professional
Admitted as attorney, Jordan, 1988
Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 1993
Academic
LLB in Private Law (University of Jordan), 1985
Postgraduate Diploma in English Studies (University of Bristol), 1986
LLM in Commercial and Corporate Law (University of London), 1987
Law Society Finals (University of West of England, Bristol), 1991
News & insights
Publications: 04 DECEMBER 2019
IT and operational failures: financial services in the spotlight
There is unprecedented demand for and use of technology in the financial services sector. However, greater reliance on technology brings with it increased levels of risk. In particular, IT incidents and even brief disruptions to digital services may have a significant impact on clients and the markets.
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Publications: 02 DECEMBER 2019
Important clarifications for the Luxembourg fund industry on AML CFT requirements
Taking into account the results of the Luxembourg national risk assessment which classifies the fund industry as high ML/FT risk, the CSSF clarifies that Luxembourg regulated funds, like Luxembourg investment fund managers (IFMs), are required to appoint two persons in charge of AML/CFT.
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Publications: 29 NOVEMBER 2019
French law paves the way for the digital assets services providers regulation
Over the last few years, digital assets did not appear to fall within scope of French law or regulation as they could not be characterised as currency, electronic money, financial instruments nor – on a more fundamental level – was there a clear sense of whether digital assets were merely data or some type of intangible property.
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News: 28 NOVEMBER 2019
Financing role for A&O on LVMH's acquisition of Tiffany & Co
Paris/New York: Allen & Overy has advised the banks on one of the largest deals ever in the luxury sector. A EUR15 billion equivalent loan facility is being used to finance the agreed acquisition by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (“LVMH”), the world’s leading luxury group, of Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) (“Tiffany”), the global luxury jeweller, making it one of this year's flagship deals in the European loan market.
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Office
Abu Dhabi
Allen & Overy LLP
5th Floor, Al Mamoura Building B, Muroor Road
Abu Dhabi
P.O. Box 7907
Qualifications
Professional
Admitted as attorney, Jordan, 1988
Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 1993
Academic
LLB in Private Law (University of Jordan), 1985
Postgraduate Diploma in English Studies (University of Bristol), 1986
LLM in Commercial and Corporate Law (University of London), 1987
Law Society Finals (University of West of England, Bristol), 1991
Recognition
Ibrahim Mubaydeen’s knowledge of the Abu Dhabi legal environment is legendary among sources, who describe him as a ‘huge name’ in the local market.
Chambers Global 2015
Abu Dhabi managing partner Ibrahim Mubaydeen is extremely well regarded for his in-depth knowledge of Middle Eastern legal practice and his deep roots in the Abu Dhabi energy market. He is active on a range of M&A and project transactions, as well as advising on legislative matters.
Chambers Global 2015, Middle East
