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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP |
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Overview:
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP’s office in Abu Dhabi anchors the significant capability of the firm’s enduring success in the Middle East. The firm’s core practices in the Middle East region include international corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, real estate and construction, private equity, investment funds and hedge funds, entertainment and media, litigation and international dispute resolution, energy and policy. In addition, they collaborate with, and enjoy support from, our international network of lawyers, advisers and staff in the United States, London, Moscow, Geneva and Beijing in order to effectively provide practical strategies and innovative solutions for our clients in virtually all areas of the law.
Corporate: Our capabilities in providing solutions, strategies and advice to clients in cross-border corporate transactions are well-known and widely respected. Our experience includes all aspects of international corporate transactions, including joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, licensing, securities offerings, financing and international taxation.
Energy: Akin Gump is known globally for our sophisticated, diverse and full-service energy law practice, encompassing both transactional and regulatory matters. Our lawyers have represented virtually every major segment of the energy industry. Representations in the Middle East and North Africa region include advising the developers of petrochemical and refinery projects. We also assisted one of the sponsors of the Marafiq Independent Water and Power Project (IWPP) in Saudi Arabia.
Private Equity, Investment Funds and Hedge Funds: Akin Gump is widely recognized as having an industry-leading practice in the area of hedge funds, private equity funds and other alternative investment products. We particularly focus on tax-efficient structuring of alternative investment products. Our Abu Dhabi team advises on all aspects of fund management and is experienced with all types of alternative investment products, hedge funds, private equity, distressed debt, real estate, futures funds, managed accounts, fund of funds, listed investment companies and emerging market funds.
Real Estate: Abu Dhabi’s real estate market has shown its resilience by continuing to advance its world recognition as the market pushes forward with multibillion-dollar developments across the areas of residential, retail, commercial, industrial, and hospitality and leisure. Through the vision and governance of its rulers, the Emirate is quickly increasing its regional dominance through social, physical and economic development of the Emirate. Akin Gump has a dedicated and experienced team in Abu Dhabi who excel in their field and are fully integrated with our global team of lawyers.
Entertainment and Media: Akin Gump has one of the leading entertainment and media practices in the world. Our media and entertainment practice advises studios, producers, broadcast and cable companies, promoters of live events, game developers and others, in the development, finance, production and distribution of content.
Policy: Akin Gump is one of the foremost firms in the representation of governments and government-owned entities in their investments and public policy considerations.
Litigation and International Dispute Resolution: Our litigation and dispute resolution practice has adjudicated cases in commercial and criminal matters in pivotal venues around the globe. The firm has led numerous institutional arbitrations before different arbitration authorities, including the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris and the London Court of International Arbitration. We are experienced in every stage of the dispute resolution process, including the challenge and enforcement of arbitral awards and pre-filing strategy.
Our Abu Dhabi office, together with our international network of lawyers, advisers and support staff, is committed and able to provide effective, innovative and practical solutions to our clients’ business and legal needs. |
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