Omar Sharief

Omar Sharief is a Corporate Associate at Bird & Bird, based in the firm's Dubai office. His practice focuses on Mergers and Acquisitions.

His expertise encompasses a wide range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, joint ventures, corporate restructuring and corporate advisory work. He also assists clients with general commercial and regulatory matters.

He has advised several prominent family businesses in the UAE on their regulatory requirements, including family office rules in various free zones. His work spans several of Bird & Bird's key sectors, including Technology & Communications, Financial Services, and Retail & Consumer.

Much of his work is cross-border, leveraging the firm's extensive international network and collaborating with colleagues worldwide.

Before joining Bird & Bird, he trained and qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales. Fluent in both English and Arabic, he is adept at effectively communicating and negotiating in diverse legal environments. His commitment to providing high-quality legal services is matched by his dedication to staying at the forefront of legal and technological developments.