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Eversheds in the Middle East An international service with a fresh approach Throughout its history the Middle East has been a major centre of world affairs. Now, due to increased globalisation, the opportunity for doing business in this market is ever increasing. As one of the world’s largest international law firms, Eversheds has developed a service that brings together the expertise and experience you need to succeed in the Middle East. With two offices located in Doha, Qatar and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and a presence in Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia through ‘Hani Qurashi Law Firm in cooperation with Eversheds’, we offer you on the ground support. In addition to our offices we have developed the Eversheds Middle East Business Group. This group is made up of experts across a number of our international offices and has the specialist knowledge to advise organisations that are based in the region, and anyone who requires a top quality legal service when operating in this market. Our local offices give you the local knowledge, crucial contacts and a thorough understanding of the culture. We listen to what our clients want and then deliver a tailored service that meets their needs. Combined with our client approach to costs, project management and service, we think you will find it to be a service that is refreshingly different. As a full service law firm A fresh approach to Eversheds can cater to managing cost certainty all your needs, including specialist sector knowledge. Our clients have told us that, when it comes to major You will know exactly what international law firms, the skills of the people and the advice they give is pretty much assured. What needs to we’re doing for you, why improve is reliability and predictability. Too often, planning we’re doing it and how and transparency are missing. In response, we have invested in developing innovative project management processes to much it will all cost. provide transparency and trained all of our people to apply this methodology. Our project management approach ensures effective planning, communication and genuine cost predictability. Our offering Who do we work for? At the start of every significant piece of work we do for you we will perform a thorough scoping exercise to ensure that As a full service international law firm, Eversheds can cater Our clients in the Middle East include: we know exactly what you want to achieve and how you to all your needs, including specialist sector knowledge. want to achieve it. This scoping also allows us to create a • Al Tayer Our Doha office, based in the heart of the Qatar Financial mutually agreed plan and provide you with an accurate fee Centre, leads the way in Islamic Finance. Growing rapidly, • American Express (Saudi Arabia) budget that we will not deviate from unless circumstances it is now one of the strongest banking and finance practices • Barwa change. However, we will never do any extra work without in Qatar. This was recognised recently by winning ‘National telling you why we need to do it and getting your • Bovis Lend Lease Law Firm of the Year’ at the IFLR 1000 (International permission to proceed. Financial Legal Review) awards. Our Abu Dhabi office, • Cisco Systems located in the centre of the business district, is perfectly • CitiBank This approach allows us to give you far more control over positioned to advise large corporates and banks and offer your legal work. You will know exactly what we’re doing • Compass Group our clients the advice where and when they need it. for you, why we’re doing it and how much it will all cost. • Dubai Properties Outcomes – whilst never foregone conclusions – are more predictable. It’s a smarter way to work that creates efficiency In Saudi Arabia, we have an agreement with Hani Qurashi • EC Harris Law Firm in co-operation with Eversheds. Based out of and saves you time and cost. Jeddah and Riyadh, we offer advice on all areas of the law, • First Islamic Bank including a strong Islamic Finance service, plus experience •HSBC in corporate M&A transactions and IPOs on the Saudi • ICICI Bank Arabian Stock Exchange. • Isolux Our full service offering includes: • Kuwait Finance House • Banking and finance (including Islamic banking • National Bank of Abu Dhabi and finance) • Orange • Commercial (commercial contracts, agency/distribution • Qatar Gas agreements, licensing, IP/IT) • Qatari Diar • Corporate/M&A and joint ventures • Qatar Islamic Bank • Education • Qatar National Bank • Energy (oil and gas) • Sama Dubai • Energy (nuclear and renewable) • Saudi Hollandi Bank • Human resources • Shell • International projects and construction • Tatweer • Leisure • The Qatar Financial Centre • Litigation and dispute management • Tyco. • Real estate • Regulatory • Telecommunications. Contacts Chris Jobson Managing Partner – Middle East Qatar +974 4496 7396 UAE +971 50 319 4179 The strength you need [email protected] Richard Birks Our Middle East practice continues to develop rapidly A service that is focused on Partner, Real Estate, Projects & Infrastructure – Doha and our offices are growing in size and in strength. Tel +974 4496 7385 At times we work with local firms where we do not accessibility, understanding Mob +44 780 088 5665 have our own offices. Sometimes this will simply be and delivery in line with [email protected] a consequence of the operation of local restrictions. However, every firm we use has been carefully vetted your objectives. Kuljit Ghata-Aura to ensure that the service you receive is consistent and Partner, Corporate/Commercial – Abu Dhabi of high quality. We will project manage the relationships Tel +971 2 494 3637 and all our partners believe in providing you with control, Mob +971 50 220 5987 consistency and quality. [email protected] Our relationships with other firms across the region Amjad Hussain are continuously evolving. At the same time, we would Partner, Islamic Finance & Banking – Doha be happy to work together with local firms you feel Tel +974 4496 7391 comfortable working with. Mob +974 6689 7960 [email protected] Our overall aim is to build a lasting relationship and deliver the best solution for you in the Middle East. John Kemkers A service that is focused on accessibility, understanding Partner, Real Estate and and delivery in line with your objectives. Dispute Management – Abu Dhabi Tel +971 2 494 3638 Mob +971 50 220 5984 [email protected] Andy Nunn Partner, Banking & Finance – Abu Dhabi Tel +971 2 494 3600 Mob +44 774 814 3266 [email protected] For a full list of our offices and contact details please visit www.eversheds.com EINT.665 ©Eversheds LLP 2009. Eversheds LLP is a limited liability partnership, registered in England and Wales, registered number OC304065, registered office One Wood Street, London EC2V 7WS. Please note that when we refer to “a partner” or “partners” of Eversheds LLP, the term “partner” indicates a member of Eversheds LLP. It should not be construed as indicating that the members of Eversheds LLP are carrying on business in partnership for the purposes of the Partnership Act 1890..

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