Sullivan & Cromwell Opens Office in Abu Dhabi to Expand Middle East Presence
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP has opened an office in ADGM, the international financial center of Abu Dhabi. This move strengthens its commitment to serving clients across the UAE and Saudi Arabia with a focus on complex cross-border transactions. Ahmed T. el-Gaili rejoin as partner to lead this expansion, leveraging his extensive experience advising sovereign wealth funds and enterprises in the region. The firm's new office is supported by other partners with deep regional expertise, including Garth Bray and Umberto Hassan. ADGM officials welcomed S&C’s arrival, noting it reflects Abu Dhabi’s growing role as a financial hub. The expansion aims to capitalize on increasing investment activity across key sectors like energy, infrastructure, technology, and private equity in the Middle East.
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