The Legal 500 recently published rankings for 2023 recognizing leading firms and distinguished lawyers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. A total of 14 AMERELLER lawyers from Egypt, Iraq, Libya, and the United Arab Emirates have been recognized among the leaders in their respective practice areas.
The Legal 500, one of the leading international legal directories has been analyzing the capabilities of law firms across the world for over 30 years. These annual rankings are based on client feedback, peer reviews, and an independent assessment of law firm matters. This year, the Legal 500 EMEA has recognized AMERELLER as a leading firm in Corporate, Commercial, Mergers and Acquisitions as well as in Dispute Resolution: Arbitration and International Litigation.
A total of 14 lawyers from the firm have been listed as recommended individuals in their respective practice areas.
In addition, global partner Ahmed Al-Janabi, has once again been ranked as a Leading Individual in Iraq.
RECOGNITION AND TESTIMONIALS:
EGYPT
Recommended lawyers:
Corporate, Commercial, Mergers & Acquisitions
Mena Associates in association with Amereller features a corporate team that is known for a strong track record on local and multijurisdictional M&A, corporate and commercial mandates. This capability is enhanced through the firm’s international network.
“The team has in-depth knowledge of local laws.”
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Mena Associates in association with Amereller has a strong track record for handling multijurisdictional arbitrations and white-collar crime mandates, particularly within the corporate, data protection, employment, and public international law sectors. The arbitration team in Cairo is led by Sherif El Saadani, who specializes in ad-hoc and institutional disputes throughout the MENA region.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Recommended lawyers:
Corporate, Commercial, Mergers & Acquisitions
AMERELLER advises international companies on a range of matters in the MENA region, including cross-border M&A with a focus on foreign inbound investments, joint ventures, and restructuring mandates. It has particular expertise in the automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
“The firm’s focus on the Middle East is a unique selling point. The team combines its knowledge of how to serve European clients with its experience in dealing with parties and courts in the Middle East.”
“AMERELLER is an international experienced law firm but with a focused and boutique feel to it. They take time to understand clients’ businesses and prioritise communication.”
“Jochen Murach is an exceptional lawyer and a trusted advisor. He is experienced, pragmatic, and efficient.”
“Strong understanding of clients’ businesses and needs, and providing risk-based assessments, make Jochen Murach different from his competitors.”
“Jonathan Noble is tremendously talented but is also wonderful to deal with. He possesses great creativity and a solutions-oriented way of working.”
“Diverse team from different nationalities and backgrounds which helps to resolve regional matters with confidence. Lawyers are helpful and have strong analytical ability, they easily understand the business needs and look from different angles. Professional team.”
“The number and locations of the firm’s offices are equally impressive as is the network of contacts throughout the region with other lawyers and decision makers.”
“One of the aspects that makes them a valuable law service provider is the breadth and depth of experience that they have. This consistently results in creative and easy-to-implement solutions.”
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration and International Litigation
AMERELLER handles a broad array of disputes, with particular expertise in real estate and construction-related matters.
“Alexander Lütgendorf heads the group and has significant experience in cross-border arbitration and commercial litigation, as well as ADR methods.”
“Christopher Gunson and Jonathan Noble are noted for their expertise in commercial litigation and white-collar criminal proceedings.”
“Alexander Lütgendorf is very experienced in the UAE, and really brings that experience to matters.”
“Alexander Lütgendorf has real arbitration pedigree in his background. He is extremely responsive and committed to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients.”
LIBYA
AMERELLER regularly advises clients in matters that involve state-owned companies. The firm is also experienced in dispute resolution issues and represents companies in court litigation and international commercial arbitration proceedings. Kilian Bälz has a particular focus in the energy sector.
“AMERELLER in association with P&A Legal is my go-to firm for legal work in the Middle East. Kilian Bälz has been doing an excellent job in assisting our client’s recognition and enforcement efforts of an investment arbitration award. I am tempted to say that without the firm’s expertise we would simply have been unable to deal with the specific Libyan domestic procedural law issues.
“Kilian Bälz, supported by a very efficient team, shows a high level of responsiveness paired with excellent quality.”
The Legal 500 EMEA guide is published annually covering 80 countries and with over 3,100 ranked law firms. The rankings are based on a series of criteria, highlighting the practice area teams who are providing the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel. The research is based on feedback from clients, submissions from law firms and interviews with leading private practice lawyers.
AMERELLER is an international law firm with more than 60 lawyers working from 9 offices in Europe and the Middle East, advising clients across a variety of sectors from over 40 countries.
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