-
April 15, 2024
-
Marwan Elaraby
Marwan Elaraby is the Partner in Charge of the Dubai office and a senior member of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Capital Markets Practice Groups. He is a highly regarded transactional lawyer with extensive experience advising on complex cross-border M&A, private equity investments, capital markets transactions, and strategic government matters across the Middle East.
Marwan advises sovereign-owned entities, multinational corporates, financial institutions, and private equity sponsors on high-profile acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and public and private securities offerings. He also regularly counsels governments and state-owned entities on strategic, regulatory, and policy-driven transactions.
Known for his commercial judgment, adaptability, and solution-oriented approach, Marwan is frequently sought out for transactions involving rapidly evolving market conditions, regulatory complexity, and multi-jurisdictional execution.
Rankings & Recognition
- Band 1, Corporate/M&A – UAE, Chambers Global
- Band 1, Capital Markets: Equity – UAE, Chambers Global
- Ranked individual for Corporate/M&A, Capital Markets, and Projects & Energy – Egypt, Chambers Global
- Ranked Middle East-wide for Corporate/M&A and Capital Markets, Chambers Global
- Highly regarded for M&A and Private Equity, IFLR1000
Chambers Global commentary describes Marwan as:
“A phenomenal lawyer… super-commercial, very sharp and reads situations well,”
and notes that he is “widely respected for his capital markets skills, with particularly notable experience in the UAE and Egypt.”
Clients further highlight his flexibility, ability to adapt to fast-changing market conditions, and talent for delivering innovative solutions to complex issues.
Expertise
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Private equity transactions
- Equity and debt capital markets
- Strategic and regulatory advisory
- Government and sovereign advisory
- Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
Representative Clients
Marwan represents a broad range of leading regional and international clients, including:
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
- ADQ
- Investment Corporation of Dubai
- EFG-Hermes
- Marriott International
- Investcorp
Credentials
Education
- Juris Doctor, Columbia University School of Law (1995)
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics, American University in Cairo (1992)
Admissions
- New York Bar
Languages
- English
- Arabic
- French
Partner | Partner in Charge – Dubai Office
Mergers & Acquisitions | Capital Markets
📍 Dubai | Abu Dhabi