The Gulf Cooperation Council countries are seeing a change and sophistication in the M&A scene. The industry-leading M&A team at Al-Ajaleen offers specialized guidance to guarantee that transactions are successfully concluded and implemented.
We have acted as lead and local counsel on market-shaping agreements, and we have managed many of the biggest and most important public and private M&A transactions in the area. Our full-service offering, network of solicitors, and wealth of cross-border transactional experience allow us to seamlessly deliver our services within our distinct regional footprint.
Deals completed consist of:
- Purchases
- Disposals
- Combined efforts
- Strategic alliances
- Mergers
Technical know-how and solid connections with the government
The Gulf Cooperation Council countries market has grown more complex over the past ten years, especially in the areas of antitrust, competition, ESG, and tax. Our specialized, technical advice is in high demand because due diligence and efficient deal structuring are essential.
We frequently are among the first to learn about regulatory changes due to our excellent relationships with governments and authorities throughout the Gulf region.
Complete assistance, from planning to execution
We can assist customers with getting consent and managing a notarial practice, as well as with early phases of due diligence all the way up to the successful execution of a contract and beyond.
We provide clients with advice on high-value M&A transactions throughout the GCC and the larger MENA area thanks to our network of over 90 specialized corporate and M&A lawyers. This exclusive solution blends in-depth knowledge of the region with the experience of an international law firm.
Sector expertise
Our corporate M&A team provides advice to a wide range of clients in several sectors, and as a business, we have major sector groupings. This enables us to provide sector-specific guidance in a practical and profitable manner.
Our Services:
- Deal-making negotiation
- Being thorough
- Investor/Shareholder Agreements
- Obtaining startup funding
- Restructuring before shutting
- Transaction closings and regulatory clearances
- Asset and Share Transactions
Some of our credentials in regional M&A
Advise organizations in the world, on its historic AED 4 billion acquisition of Noor Bank.
Giving advice to a multinational group headed by BlackRock over its USD 15.5 billion agreement with Saudi Aramco to purchase a 49% stake in Aramco Gas Pipelines Company.
Providing Priora with advice for the purchase of Virgin Mobile, and the biggest MVNO in the region, which operates in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman.
Advising Alinma Tokio Marine firm on its planned on-market merger with Arabian Shield Cooperative Insurance Company, another insurance firm listed on Tadawul.ing Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC, one of the biggest and most powerful Islamic fina.