Clyde & Co hires Mohamed Barakat to expand its corporate and advisory practice
Clyde & Co hires Mohamed Barakat to expand its corporate and advisory practice
He has over 17 years of experience working in the United States and the Middle East
Global law firm Clyde & Co has announced the hiring of leading corporate and M&A lawyer Mohamed Barakat as a partner in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region to boost its global corporate & advisory practice.
Naji Hawayek, the firm's partner and head of corporate, Middle East, commented, "Barakat will play an instrumental role in supporting the growth of our corporate practice and we are delighted to welcome him. He has a reputation as the go-to advisor to US corporations operating across the Middle East and Africa, and his appointment bolsters our ability to advise businesses on their domestic and cross-border transactions in key jurisdictions."
Barakat stated, "Clyde & Co is one of the leading law firms in the Middle East and its corporate practice has a strong reputation of managing big-ticket transactions across the region. The firm's rapid growth and integrated global network will allow me to further enhance my practice and respond to clients' needs as the markets across the region are seeing significant cross-border investments and transactions."
Barakat is a highly regarded US-qualified lawyer with more than 17 years of experience working in the United States (Chicago and Washington, DC) and the Middle East (Egypt and Saudi Arabia).
A leading corporate lawyer with a deep understanding of the region, he advises clients on complex M&A and restructuring transactions in the energy, financial services, infrastructure, and real estate sectors.
About Clyde & Co
It is one of the largest international law firms with over 75 partners and 490 staff members providing a full-service combination of local and international specialists across key business sectors and practice areas. The firm's corporate & advisory practice supports clients domestically and internationally through its network of offices globally. The team assists in all aspects of corporate finance, including capital dealings, market listings, mergers and acquisitions, disposals and restructuring.
