Sandeep Dhama
Partner
Sandeep Dhama excels in M&A and corporate advisory, guiding clients through complex transactions with astute leadership.
Partner
Sandeep Dhama excels in M&A and corporate advisory, guiding clients through complex transactions with astute leadership.
Language - English
Jurisdictions - England & Wales, United Arab Emirates
Sandeep Dhama is a trusted guide for clients navigating the intricate landscape of mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital throughout the Middle East. His expertise spans joint ventures, foreign direct investment, and general corporate advisory, making him a sought-after advisor for businesses. Sandeep’s client portfolio includes UHNW, Family Offices and Funds to leading regional retail businesses, sovereign entities, and global corporations, who rely on his strategic insight and calm demeanour to navigate the region. He has particular expertise assisting clients from Asia and the US on inbound deals.
Sandeep’s approach is characterised by commerciality and pragmatism. He has played pivotal roles in landmark transactions, such as the financing of EnTrust Global’s acquisition of United Arab Chemical Carriers and the collapse and restructuring of the Abraaj Group.
Known for his tenacity and meticulous attention to detail, Sandeep is regularly called upon to advise on high-stakes deals, including for sovereign owned and FTSE 100 listed entities as well as for funds, family offices and financial institutions.
Sandeep is also Co-author of “International Monetary and Financial Law - The Global Crisis” published by Oxford University Press, and is regularly quoted in The National. He has also been interviewed on Dubai Eye’s “Business Breakfast” programme regarding the challenges facing private equity in the MENA region.
Al Dahra
Advising the shareholders of Al Dahra in respect of the sale of 50% of their stake to ADQ.
Abraaj
Advising the General Partner of the US$1 billion Abraaj Growth Markets Healthcare Fund and its directors in relation to the restructuring and transfer of management of the fund to TPG, as well as advising Abraaj Credit Managers in relation to issues arising from the collapse of the Abraaj Group.
EnTrust
Advising EnTrust Global’s Blue Ocean Fund on financing the acquisition of United Arab Chemical Carriers, the first merger of its kind to take place under the DIFC Companies Law.
Chart Industries
Advising Chart Industries on the local aspects of its US$4.4 billion acquisition of air and gas handling products and service provider Howden.
UHNW Asian Family
Key advisor to an ultra high-net-worth ASEAN Family on regional interests including a gold backed virtual asset trader and technology in the gaming sector.
Watchbox
Advising Watchbox - a US e-commerce Unicorn - on its ground-breaking joint venture with Al Seddiqi & Sons, a UAE retailer of luxury watches and jewellery.
