Karry Lai

After leading teams in both the UK and the Middle East, managing partner Andrew Johnston explains the key regional differences in doing M&A deals and how the firm is poised to tap into new growth opportunities

Managing partner Gabrielle Dannberg, an M&A specialist by trade, discusses how she has earned the trust of her colleagues to lead a firm that fosters a collaborative culture

Mohamed Ghannam, managing partner at Helmy Hamza & Partners, reflects on the growth of the Egyptian legal sector and how the firm is capitalising on green energy opportunities

Elizabeth Gonzalez-Sussman said corporate activist tactics are becoming increasingly sophisticated and savvy

The Lagos-based M&A lawyer explains why cultivating relationships is an essential part of his job and why recognising the unique dynamics of a deal is key to success

Mansoor Malik, managing partner of Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal, reflects on the country’s most significant financial law reforms and how the firm is gearing up to help clients access emerging sectors

The San Francisco-based lawyer explains why a successful M&A lawyer should approach their role like a chess grandmaster

The deal team at Middle East law firm Meysan discuss how they overcame the challenges in the direct listing of Agility Global and what the future holds for similar transactions

Mahmoud Bassiouny, regional managing partner at Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy, highlights the firm’s achievements in the renewable energy space

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