UAE Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Ahmed Ibrahim, Malack El Masry and Maryam Quadri Ibrahim N Partners Ibrahim N Partners (INP) is an independent MENA- region full-service law firm offering comprehensive legal advisory services to a diverse clientele, includ - ing government entities, multinational corporations, financial institutions, and high net worth individu - als. INP provides its services on a full range of mat - ters, from contentious to non-contentious corporate, commercial and transactional work. As the leading capital markets law firm in the UAE and a recognised Tier 1 market leader in equity capital markets, the firm
has consistently been at the forefront of the region’s most significant transactions. INP has also acted on some of the most complex mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and private equity transactions across the region. The firm has led 18 IPOs in the past three years, which is an unprecedented achievement for any other UAE law firm. The firm is also the preferred local counsel of many international/magic circle law firms and banks in their cross-border and local M&A transactions. local corporates and multinationals with joint venture and shareholder agreements. Malack is experienced in negotiating and drafting transaction documents as well as project finance documentation, advising government entities, large multinationals, financial institutions, international law firms, local companies, family offices, and high net worth individuals.
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Ahmed Ibrahim is the managing partner of IN’P IBRAHIM.N. PARTNERS (INP) and has over 25 years of experience in the region. His focus is on equity capital markets, IPOs and general corporate/
commercial matters. According to the Chambers Global Guide, he is a “go-to figure for domestic equity capital markets matters”, and is recognised as a leading authority in the fields of capital markets and IPOs. He is often referred to as the “UAE ECM Guru”. Ahmed is the most active equity capital markets lawyer in the UAE, having led almost all the IPOs and rights issues that have taken place in the UAE since the global financial crisis.
Maryam Quadri is a dynamic corporate lawyer specialising in M&A across the UAE, including DIFC, ADGM, and mainland jurisdictions. She is a key contributor to the INP’s corporate and M&A practice, advising
on high-profile transactions and private equity investments. With strong expertise in drafting, negotiating, and executing transaction documents, Maryam represents global investors, shareholders, management teams, and companies on both buy- and sell-side M&A deals. Beyond M&A, Maryam has extensive experience in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and commercial contracts. Qualified in India, her sector expertise spans fintech, manufacturing, healthcare, education and real estate.
Malack El Masry has over 25 years’ experience in the UAE and the region, and is ranked as a highly recommended leading legal adviser for corporate/M&A in the region by Chambers and Partners. She has an
extensive track record of advising regional and international clients on cross-border M&A (private and public) and corporate restructurings and offers additional expertise in commercial matters, assisting
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