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Baker McKenzie strengthens transactional practice with relocation of leading funds partner to Abu Dhabi

Baker McKenzie has announced the relocation of leading funds partner, James Burdett, from London to Abu Dhabi.
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Overview

Baker McKenzie has been in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for over 40 years and our UAE offices form an integral part of Baker McKenzie's renowned MENA practice. As with all of our offices, we have deep local roots, offering an integrated global reach to seamlessly assist clients looking to solve complex problems across borders and practice areas.

We have supported our clients on their most sensitive and challenging transactions, helping them to both optimize opportunities and mitigate risk. Our multidisciplinary team of more than 40 lawyers on the ground provides a full-service offering, advising on both onshore, UAE and offshore/free zone matters (including in the DIFC and ADGM), as well as matters of English law.

Our clients include some of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, global and regional financial institutions, private equity funds and asset managers, leading conglomerates, family offices and many of the world’s largest companies.

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Offices

Abu Dhabi

Al Sila Tower, Level 8
Abu Dhabi Global Market Square
Al Maryah Island
P.O. Box 51235
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 2 696 1200 Fax: +971 2 676 6477

Dubai

Al Fattan Currency House
Tower 2, Level 16
Dubai International Financial Centre
P.O. Box 507176
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 4 542 1900 Fax: +971 4 542 1902

Building on our Firm's local and global expertise, we offer comprehensive, integrated tax and legal services including:

We are one of few firms authorized to provide formal legal training to all lawyers in the UAE. Our lawyers benefit from working in an environment filled with experienced legal professionals. Our lawyers also receive professional development training from the Dubai Legal Affairs Department and participate in global training programs such as the Associate Transfer Program.

Our UAE offices also offer England & Wales Training Contracts, a two-year training program encompassing at least three areas of English law that provides trainees with the basic knowledge and skills to become qualified E&W lawyers.

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The Restructuring Landscape in 2023
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Doing Business in the United Arab Emirates 2023
Comprehensive guide to understanding the current investment and legal landscape in the UAE.
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MENA M&A Outlook 2023
A report researched and produced by Mergermarket with insights and thoughts of 200 of some of the most active dealmakers across the MENA region.
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MENA Soundbites
Our lawyers provide a roundup of the latest developments in the regional dispute resolution landscape.
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Baker McKenzie advises Sino Biopharmaceutical on its partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim to bring innovative cancer therapies to China
The two companies will develop and commercialize a number of Boehringer's innovative oncology products.
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2024 Legal 500 EMEA Guide Highlights Growth in Baker McKenzie Lawyer Rankings
The guide ranks Baker McKenzie in 277 practice areas and its lawyers in 292 categories.
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Baker McKenzie strengthens transactional practice with relocation of leading funds partner to Abu Dhabi
Baker McKenzie has announced the relocation of leading funds partner, James Burdett, from London to Abu Dhabi.
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Baker McKenzie partners with Jumeirah English Speaking School Dubai to advance ‘The Period Empowerment Project’
The project aims to raise period awareness and improve health outcomes for young females living in poverty, among others.
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Baker McKenzie advises Fairfax on its USD 860 million acquisition of KIPCO’s shareholding in Gulf Insurance Group and related MTO in Kuwait
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Baker McKenzie advises on the acquisition of the Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Baker McKenzie has advised on the acquisition of the Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort located on the world-famous Palm Jumeirah island off the coast of Dubai in the UAE. 
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Baker McKenzie advises Aldar Properties on its European private real estate credit investment
Baker McKenzie has advised Aldar Properties on its AED 400 million investment in two European private real estate credit platforms alongside Mubadala and Ares Management ...
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Baker McKenzie Advises Aster DM Healthcare on the USD 1.01 Billion Sale of its GCC Healthcare Business
It is expected that the transaction will be completed during Q1 2024.
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Baker McKenzie assists Georg Fischer AG on acquiring majority stake in Corys Piping System
The acquisition underscores the strategic vision and commitment to expansion of both organizations.
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Baker McKenzie advises FIM Prime Marina Holding Ltd on the financing of its acquisition of the Nuran Marina
The financing successfully closed on 23 October 2023.
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Legal Advisors and Baker McKenzie assist the Public Investment Fund on its joint venture with Pirelli Tyre S.p.A
The agreement involves the establishment of a company dedicated to construction and operation of a tire manufacturing plant in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Baker McKenzie Middle East Seminar: Business Reorganization, Strategic Transfer Pricing and Tax Planning
Interactive client seminar focusing on the key issues faced when reorganizing operations and distribution arrangements in the Middle East including corporate, commercial, regulatory, transfer pricing ...
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Diversity & Inclusion

We launched our BakerWomen Middle East initiative in 2015 to support the progression of women in the workplace at all stages of their careers. As part of the initiative, we host internal and client meetings to provide a forum for women to share their experiences and challenges.

We remain committed to the UAE Government’s Emiratisation initiative and provide internships and reverse secondments to UAE nationals to undertake trainings with our firm.

We were named "International Law Firm of the Year" by LexisNexis in their Middle East Women in Law Awards for two consecutive years (2022-2023).

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