Matouk Bassiouny And Balfaqeeh Advocates Announce Strategic Merger

Matouk Bassiouny And Balfaqeeh Advocates Announce Strategic Merger

Matouk Bassiouny, a leading full-service MENA law firm, has announced its merger with Balfaqeeh Advocates & Legal Consultants, a prominent UAE-based legal practice. The combined firm will operate under the name Matouk Bassiouny & Balfaqeeh, merging the teams and resources of both firms in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

This strategic merger strengthens both firms’ presence in the MENA region, positioning them as a powerful force in the legal market. The union will enable the firms to offer an expanded range of services and enhanced capabilities across the region, further solidifying their positions as key players in the legal landscape.

“This merger represents a significant milestone for both firms,” said F. John Matouk, Founding Partner, Head of New York Office, and Head of the Dispute Resolution Group. “By joining forces with Balfaqeeh, we are significantly expanding our presence and expertise in the UAE, while also strengthening our regional footprint and deepening our client relationships. Notably, this merger solidifies Dubai and Abu Dhabi's positions as premier legal hub within the UAE and across the GCC.”

“We are thrilled to join forces with Matouk Bassiouny,” said Fatima Balfaqeeh, Founding Partner of Balfaqeeh Advocates & Legal Consultants, Managing Partner at the UAE Office, and member of the GCC Executive Committee. “This merger will provide our clients with access to a wider range of legal services and a deeper bench of talent across the MENA region, particularly in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. We are confident that this expansion will create significant value for our clients and drive continued success for both firms.”

Omar S. Bassiouny, Founding Partner of Matouk Bassiouny and Group Head of Corporate and M&A, shared his perspective on the merger: "This is a truly exciting development for both firms. Balfaqeeh's deep understanding of the UAE market perfectly complements our own drive to provide clients with the highest quality legal counsel across the entire MENA region."

For his part, Mahmoud S. Bassiouny, Regional Managing Partner of Matouk Bassiouny, stated: “Through this merger, we'll be able to offer a truly unique proposition – combining in-depth regional knowledge with the highest international legal standards.”

The merged firm will provide clients with a comprehensive suite of legal services, including expertise in corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, restructuring, litigation and advocacy, corporate governance, compliance, dispute resolution, real estate and construction, intellectual property, employment and labor law, and fintech and technology. By combining the strengths of both firms, Matouk Bassiouny & Balfaqeeh is poised to become a dominant player in the MENA legal market, offering exceptional value and service to clients across the region.