Imtiaz ShahPartner
Dubai

Biography
Based in the Middle East for over 20 years, Imtiaz Shahhas closed hundreds of deals across all the majorcountries of the Gulf and the wider Middle East. Widely
recognised as one of the leading corporate lawyers inDubai, Imtiaz is a partner in the Corporate and Financepractice in the Middle East. Imtiaz's work is a mix ofM&A, commercial, regulatory and investment funds. A
wealth of experience in the region allows Imtiaz tobring practical and often innovative solutions for clients
undertaking corporate deals across the Middle East. He
is a trusted advisor to many of the largest corporates,
financial institutions and family offices undertaking
business in the region.
Legal 500 calls him 'commercially focused andresponsive' and Chambers Global lauds his 'excellent
reputation for wide ranging expertise'. Imtiaz
seamlessly knits together documentation which
navigates the many often restrictive regulations in theMiddle East with commercially relevant and cuttingedge provisions which best protect clients' interests.
Imtiaz's experience, commercial nous and his ability to'think around corners' has helped many clients
efficiently cut through seemingly intractable problems
and quickly achieve their goals.

Phone+971 4 377 9222

Fax+971 4 377 9378

Emailimtiaz.shah@hoganlovells.com

Languages
EnglishUrdu

Practices
Private Equity
Mergers and Acquisitions
Investment Funds
Africa Regional PracticeIndustries
Private Capital

Representative experience
The shareholders on the sale of 30.6% of the shares in
RAK Ceramics, the world's largest manufacturer ofceramic tiles.

Areas of focus
ExitsKonecranes Plc on the acquisition of 100% of theshareholding in Saudi Cranes and Steel Works Factory
Limited.
Gucci on the acquisition of a stake in its Gulf businessthrough a joint venture with Al Tayer Group.
YSL on the acquisition of a stake in its Gulf businessthrough a joint venture with Al Tayer Group, one ofDubai's leading business groups.
Fajr Capital on its acquisition of shares in Bank Islam
Brunei Darussalam.
Al Homaizi Group on the acquisition of Mani Foods
from the founder and Abraaj Capital.
Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP)
and Tufton Oceanic in relation to the establishment ofthe U.S.$150m APICORP Petroleum Shipping Fund
Edenred on the acquisition of a stake in C3 Card.

Awards and rankings
Global Leader, Recommended, Insurance &Reinsurance, Who's Who Legal, 2021
Commercial, Corporate and M&A, UAE,
Recommended, Legal 500 EMEA, 2019-2020
Investment Funds (Middle East-wide), Chambers
Global, 2018-2019
Corporate/M&A (United Arab Emirates), Chambers
Global, 2018-2019
Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal 500 EMEA,
2018-2019

Buy Outs
Management Teams
Bolt-ons
Carve-outs, Spin-offs, and Split-offs
Cross-border Mergers andAcquisitions

Education and admissions
Education
BSc (Hons)

Memberships
Law Society of England and Wales

Bar admissions andqualifications
Solicitor, England and Wales

Accolades'He has an excellent reputation for
his wide-ranging expertise in M&A,
private equity, joint ventures andcapital markets transactions.'

Chambers Global, 2014

Latest thinking and events
Insights and Analysis
Top tips for reviewing Non-Disclosure Agreementsin the United Arab Emirates
News
Understanding the UAE's Enhanced Consumer
Protection Law
News'Imtiaz Shah is a valuable source ofadvice on M&A, private equity andinvestment funds matters'

Chambers Global 2015
'Imtiaz Shah... is ‘commercially
focused and responsive.’'E-Commerce Law in Dubai
Insights and Analysis
Webinar: Data protection in the Middle East andAfrica feat. Nigerian Data Protection Commissioner
Insights and Analysis
Full Speed Ahead – the UAE continues its legislative
development apace. Where is it all leading?
NewsNew UAE commercial gaming regulatory authority

Legal 500 EMEA 2014