United Arab Emirates

Ibrahim. N. Partners is an independent law firm with offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, known for its strong regional expertise across corporate, commercial, and financial matters. The firm advises local and international clients on M&A and regulatory work and is particularly well known for its expertise in equity capital markets, where it has consistently maintained a Tier 1 ranking.

Highlights

The capital markets team, led by Ahmed Ibrahim, acted as the Issuers’ counsel for Talabat Holding in its IPO on the Dubai Financial Market. This was first tech listing in the UAE and the largest of its kind globally, winning Equity Deal of the Year at the IFLR Middle East Awards 2025.

INP acted as UAE issuer’s counsel for Lulu Retail Holdings PLC (“Lulu Retail “) in connection with its highly anticipated IPO on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

The firm acted as the issuer's counsel for Drake & Scull in the successful offering of new shares through a capital increase. The restructuring won Impact Transaction of the Year by IFLR in 2024.

Key clients

Talabat Holding, Lulu Retail, Spinneys 1961, Drake & Scull, Alef Education, Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (DTC), BlueFive Investments Holding Limited, Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC, Primestack Pte Ltd (COINDCX)

Testimonials

2025

• “The team’s knowledge, expertise, and attention to detail are exceptional.” – Capital Markets (Equity)
• “The team provides timely advice and are highly business-oriented.” – M&A
• “They demonstrate strong expertise, quick turnaround time, and great availability.” – Project Finance
• “He is the first choice when it comes to capital markets in the UAE.” – Ahmed Ibrahim, Capital Markets Partner
• “Excellent in M&A and corporate matters.” – Malack El Masry, Corporate Partner
• “Provides good and sound advice.” – Malack El Masry, Corporate Partner

2024

• "The firm is well versed of UAE regulations which allowed them to recommend transaction structure and terms that will be accepted by the local regulator.” – Equity capital markets
• “Their responsiveness, documentation and strategy are unparalleled.” – Equity capital markets