Melissa Forbes-Miranda

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Advised Marka PJSC on its USD 85.7 million acquisition of the award-winning Middle Eastern restaurant chain Reem Al Bawadi.

• Advised Frigoglass SAIC on the disposal of its UAE glass bottle manufacturing business.

• Advised a European chemical distribution company in relation to the purchase of a controlling stake of a Middle Eastern chemical distribution company for an undisclosed amount.

• Advised a global provider of healthcare information, services and technology provider on the acquisition of a Middle Eastern healthcare informatics solutions provide.

• Advised a regional investment entity on the purchase of a company that owns various hotels in Dubai.

• Advised a global real estate services firm on the proposed acquisition of a UAE interior design and fit-out company.

• Advised a real estate investment firm on a proposed joint venture for the establishment and operation of a restaurant, lounge and nightclub in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

• Advised a sovereign-owned real estate investment company on a proposed joint venture with a Dubai free zone authority for the development of office units and retail stores on a plot in extension of the free zone.

• Advised an American food products exporter on a proposed joint venture with a local UAE distributor for the distribution of various food products in the UAE.

• Advised the owner of a hotel on a hotel management agreement for the management of the hotel by an international hotel operator.

• Law Society of England and Wales - Member
• Law Society of New South Wales – Member