Partner
Head of Corporate Department
About Gerry
Gerry focuses on corporate and commercial matters and has over 15 years of experience in the UAE. He has expertise and experience in particular sectors, including oil and gas, energy and real estate. Prior to qualifying as a lawyer, Gerry worked for ten years as a chartered chemical engineer in the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry.
He advises on a wide range of corporate aspects, including structuring of entry into the UAE, funds, acquisitions, and other regulatory matters.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from University of Edinburgh, UK (1994).
Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course, BPP Law School, UK (2004-2006).
Admissions
Languages
English
Top Matters
- Advising Orascom on its sale of the Cove Rotana resort in Ras Al Khaimah.
- Setting up a joint venture in the UAE (approx. US$200 million in value) for the manufacture of high-tech batteries.
- Acting for a JV partner in the introduction of a Loro Piana stable brand (Sease) in its introduction into the UAE through a Dubai Mall flagship store.
- Advising on and implementing the corporate restructuring of the interests and assets of a member of the Ruling Family of Dubai.
- Advising client on investments by way of VC funds, 15 investments of approx. US$50 million in aggregate.
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