Philip O'Riordan
Partner, Dubai
Recent experience
Advising on the acquisition and restructuring of the largest stand alone private sector project in Dubai. The US$2.4billion mixed use project was the subject of a competitive auction process
Advising a leading Bahrain based bank, acting as lead financial arranger on a US$2billion real estate project in Dubai
Advising on the structuring and establishment of MENA real estate fund, Indian real estate fun, Islamic compliant ship finance fund, Iraqi regeneration fund, MENA education fund and various MENA Hotel/hospitality related funds
Advising on the acquisition of a leading regional engineering business
Advising a German multinational personal care company on its joint venture with operations across the MENA region, including KSA, Jordan, Egypt and UAE
Advising on US$30m co development of hotel and retail area at prestigious new development in Dubai
Advising on hotel operating and management agreements in relation to an internationally renowned hotel brand owners
Advising on establishments and corporate restructurings in UAE, Saudi Arabia and across the GCC region
Advising issuing company and sponsor on various fund raisings/ private equity transactions