BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates is a law firm doing business broadly in the Middle East, with offices in Dubai, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Lebanon and Iraq.

Focuses / specialisms

The firm has a banking and finance practice specialising in corporate lending, trade financing, asset finance and fund formation.

Its M&A and corporate function advises on the full range of corporate solutions to regional and international clients involved in the purchase, spin-off or disposal of a company or business unit - from structure and strategy negotiation to documentation.

Key clients

Key clients include JBF RAK, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait, Gulf Petrochem Group, CES Investments Limited, German Usufruct Fund, Stanhope Financial, Alphaseed Technology, Delivery Hero, Total Solar, FPG Holding and Brite Financial Advisors.

Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)

Restructuring : Corporate

"Precise information thorough analysis, experience with local authorities, timely services. "

M&A

"1) Team expertise, capabilities, and cross-functional advice. 2) Local and regional experience. 3) Client service. 4) Scope management and delivery (with no surprises). 5) Schedule management."

"BSA, namely partner Rima Mrad, are very responsive and on point, and have the adequate team to handle transactional work with the highest quality of services. They are fierce negotiators but know also how to bargain and take the deal to closing without compromising on the clients' legal remedies, protections and rights. "

"Strong work ethic, practical and balanced approach to problem-solving, utilising technical resources across the firm, relationship management, empathy."