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Akin reports Wael Jabsheh’s inclusion in Law Middle East’s inaugural M&A list
Akin announced that Wael Jabsheh had been named to Law Middle East’s inaugural 2026 mergers and acquisitions list. The firm said the list recognized 15 private-practice dealmakers for work over the preceding year and considered transaction complexity, leadership, innovation and client and peer feedback.
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- Akin identified Jabsheh as its Abu Dhabi partner-in-charge.Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
- The firm said he headed its Middle East mergers and acquisitions and corporate practice.Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
- Akin said his practice included joint ventures, private equity investments and corporate governance.Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
- The announcement identified technology, infrastructure, defense and national security among his sector focuses.Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld