North America Careers Home Europe, Middle East and Africa MENA MENA We have been active in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region since 1979 when we founded our first associated office in Riyadh (Legal Advisors, Abdulaziz Alajlan & Partners). In 1985 our associated office in Cairo was established (Helmy, Hamza & Partners) followed by Bahrain in 1998, Abu Dhabi in 2009, Doha in 2011, and Casablanca in 2012 (Nasrollah & Associés - Baker McKenzie). In 2013, Baker McKenzie merged with leading UAE firm, Habib Al Mulla, marking the firm's arrival in Dubai. In 2014, a second branch of Legal Advisors, Abdulaziz Alajlan & Partners was established in Jeddah to enhance our offering in the Kingdom. We have over 30 partners and 130 associates who operate as an integrated team, often with colleagues from the Baker McKenzie offices worldwide. Our holistic approach eliminates logistical issues when coordinating international and local counsel, thus resulting in less duplication, enhanced efficiency, lower costs and improved levels of service. Our strategic locations and access to Baker McKenzie's global network of legal resources means we can advise clients on a wide range of international and domestic matters. Tapping into a unique blend of local and international experience, we help clients navigate complex issues with ease. Many of our lawyers are fluent Arabic speakers and are qualified to practice in the UK, US and Middle East. Many of our lawyers are fluent Arabic speakers and are qualified to practice in the UK, US and Middle East. We work readily with both English and Arabic documentation in handling all aspects of a transaction. Our Locations Bahrain Egypt Morocco Qatar Saudi Arabia UAE Our Expertise Awards Insight News Banking & Finance We advise financial institutions on project finance, pre-export and trade finance, real estate finance, acquisition finance, general corporate finance, aircraft and other asset based finance, and Islamic financing transactions. Our transactions range from short-term unsecured facilities to global banking facilities involving multijurisdictional collateral, several layers of credit (multilateral agencies, senior, mezzanine, subordinated, vendor), and often include Islamic finance structures. Capital Markets We regularly advise underwriters, placement agents and issuers on equity and debt capital market transactions. We are recognized for our work in areas ranging from IPOs and secondary offerings, financing corporates, private placements to convertible and debt securities. Our leading practice also provides guidance on financial services regulation. Construction We represent government agencies and various private entities on all aspects of major construction, engineering and infrastructure projects. We are experienced in dealing with standard local contracts as well as a wide range of project specific agreements for project delivery approaches. Corporate/M&A Our Corporate/M&A lawyers advise clients on domestic and cross-border joint ventures, acquisitions, privatizations, divestitures, financings, mergers, spinoffs, strategic alliances and reorganizations. Dispute Resolution We have represented and advised clients in relation to disputes throughout the MENA region by assisting in strategic dispute analysis, litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. We have full rights of audience before all UAE courts, free zone authorities and tribunals and frequently advise on complex cross border disputes, including international arbitrations and commercial litigation, working closely with our other offices to provide a seamless multijurisdictional service. Additional Insight Get up-to-date information on the current legal and regulatory matters impacting your business in the MENA region. VISIT INSIGHTPLUS 7 minute read Middle East: Lifting the Restrictions With Qatar — What You Need to Know Signing of the "Al-Ula Declaration" ending trade and other restrictions against Qatar. 1 minute read Middle East: GCC and Egypt Sign the 'Al-Ula Declaration', Ending the Qatar Boycott Declaration paves the way for the re-establishment of political and economic ties with the State of Qatar. Key Contacts UAE Dr. Habib Al Mulla Partner Dubai + 971 4 423 0001 Email Egypt Mohamed Ghannam Partner Cairo + 20 2 2461 5520 Ext. 110 Email Bahrain & Qatar Ian Siddell Senior Legal Consultant Riyadh + 973 1710 2001 Email Saudi Arabia Karim B. Nassar Senior Legal Consultant Riyadh + 966 11 265 8915 Email Morocco Keltoum Boudribila Associate Casablanca + 212 522 77 95 95 Email VIEW ALL CONTACTS IN MENA We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. To find out more about the cookies we use and how to change your settings if you do not want cookies to be placed on your device, please read our Privacy and Cookies Statement. ACCEPT Disclaimers Privacy & Cookies Statement CCPA Contact Us Media Contacts Blogs BM Online Attorney Advertising | © 2021 Baker McKenzie