BSA LAW — United Arab Emirates

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- BSA LAW: UAE - BSA LAW: Oman BSA LAW is a leading regional law firm based in the Middle East with eight offices spanning five countries. The firm's diverse team of 105 lawyers represents 35 different cultural backgrounds and speaks 22 languages, offering clients a broad, globally informed perspective. As market leaders in emerging sectors, BSA LAW is dedicated to partnering with clients to support a sustainable and forward-thinking future. More than a traditional law firm, BSA LAW serves as a catalyst for collaboration, creating synergy and driving transformative change. Founded two decades ago, BSA LAW has grown organically by nurturing talent and investing in people. The firm is recognized as a trusted advisor, offering flexibility, deep expertise, dynamic fee structures and a strong focus on building personal long-term client relationships. Clients value BSA LAW for delivering clear, actionable advice paired with strategic insights and risk assessments that contribute directly to success in navigating complex challenges. This ethos guides all aspects of the firm's work, whether supporting emerging startups, multinational corporations, pro bono initiatives or employee development programs. BSA LAW prioritizes a holistic client-centered approach to achieve sustainable outcomes. - GLOBAL & LOCAL COVERAGE BSA LAW provides a full range of corporate solutions to regional and international clients, spanning a variety of sectors across the Middle East and beyond. As market leaders in emerging industries, the firm is committed to sustainable growth and to fostering collaboration, synergy and innovation. ### Services include - Arbitration and ADR - Banking & Finance - Commercial, Corporate & M&A - Litigation (onshore and DIFC/ADGM) - Energy & Natural Resources - ESG - Fintech & Digital Currencies - Infrastructure - Insurance - Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Insolvency - Tax - TMT - Recent deals Advised the founder shareholder in the sale of a majority stake in Mac Global to Sony Music Entertainment, whereby, Sony acquired a controlling stake in Mac Global, while the founder shareholders continued to undertake day-today management. Successfully defended Octavia Limited, in a high-profile case filed by Astalia Investment Limited before the Dubai Courts, regarding a dispute over the ownership of Mining Company Katanga in the DRC, with a claim value of USD 70 million Acted as DIFC counsel for UOG, a large shipping company in the acquisition of a DIFC Holding Company, United Arab Chemical Carriers. This transaction was the first of its kind in the DIFC as the acquisition was made by way of a reverse triangular merger, a first under the new DIFC Companies Law Assisting Total Energies to better facilitate their desired corporate structure, including advising on all legal matters related to restructuring. Advised National Bank of Oman in respect of a USD 175 million restructuring of Zubair Group and its subsidiaries. This is one of the region's largest restructuring transactions and involved multiple local and international banks to restructure the debt of Zubair Group and its entities. Provided Meta with a legal analysis, breaking down the degree of risk posed to the Facebook platform for violations of Advertising Guidelines under applicable laws in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. ### Languages - Arabic - English - Ukrainian - Urdu - Farsi - French - Kiswahili - Kurdish - Romanian - Russian - Swedish - Tagalog ### Memberships - Meritas - ISFIN - INTA - International Trademark Association - IBA

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Ahmad Bin Hezeem

Senior Partner · Litigation

Antonios Dimitracopoulos

Partner · Arbitration

Arsalan Tariq

Partner · Banking & Finance

Asim Ahmed

Partner · Litigation

Bassel Boutros

Partner · Litigation

Felicity Hammond

Head of Intellectual Property · Intellectual Property

Habib Mohamed Al Hadi

Partner · Litigation

Jimmy Haoula

Managing Partner · Corporate / M&A

Lara Barbary

Partner · Corporate / M&A

Michael Kortbawi

Partner · Corporate / M&A

Nadim Bardawil

Partner · Technology, Media & Telecom

Rima Mrad

Partner · Corporate / M&A

Shabaan Metwally

Partner · Litigation

Shamma Al Falahi

Partner · Tax

Timofey Nosov

Partner · Corporate / M&A