Our lawyers have extensive experience in private equity, and have been involved in transactions of every size and scope in various industry sectors. We advise clients on public and private, domestic and cross-border transactions from the structuring phase through to completion. In addition to our transactional work, one of Afridi & Angell’s key strengths is advising on technical, stand-alone legal issues.
We also have substantial experience in private equity transactions, including representation of domestic and offshore investments funds (including country funds) and advisers. The firm acts for clients on a broad variety of matters in respect of their inward and outward direct investment activities and joint ventures and ongoing general corporate, financial and commercial needs.
Advised a private equity firm in its acquisition of an 87.5% interest in a Dubai-based meat processing and frozen foods company. The acquisition involved a significant restructuring involving six UAE entities and two Cayman entities.
Structured investment holding vehicle(s) for a private equity style fund for developing and acquiring power assets in the region. Both Islamic and conventional structures were used to set up the investment holding vehicles. The fund has an initial subscription value of approximately AED 180 million.
Advised a group in the establishment of an investment fund to invest in the food and beverage business in the UAE. The fund is looking to raise in excess of USD 100 million.
Represented a UAE-based asset management firm, in its investment in two new restaurant concepts to be launched in Dubai.
Structured and formed a unique Middle East focused private equity fund focusing on SMEs.
Represented a UAE-based asset management firm, in its investment in two new restaurant concepts to be launched in Dubai.
