Dubai, 20 September 2016

Dentons has advised the shareholders of the Links Group, the UAE and Qatar's leading provider of commercial facilitation and advisory services, on its strategic partnership with  Equiom Group, a global trust and corporate services provider. The partnership will expand the geographic reach of both companies and broaden their respective service offerings.  

Commenting on the deal, Dentons partner Iain Black said:  "We have worked with Links Group for a number of years in both the UAE and Qatar and are delighted to have advised on this successful transaction. We look forward to seeing the business develop in partnership with Equiom."    

The Dentons team was led by Black, with assistance from senior associate Patrick Tweedale in Dubai and partner Zaher Nammour in Qatar. 

Dentons leading Middle East corporate and commercial team has an in-depth understanding of the nuances of each local market, stemming from more than 50 years of experience advising on major transactions across the region. The team advises on a full range of corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, group reorganisations and equity capital markets.

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For further information, please contact:
Eugenie Misheal
Head of Business Development & Marketing  - Middle East
Dubai
+971 4 402 0871
eugenie.misheal@dentons.com

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