MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS IN CANADA - Key Persons
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- Abdulkadir Abdullahi Senior Counsel, Abuja Abuja
Afifi Law Firm, one of the leading domestic Egyptian law firms, was founded by Mr. Amal Afifi Dawood in 1981, developing a reputation of integrity, professionalism and commitment in delivering the highest quality of legal services in the MENA region. The firm's renowned reputation led it to enter into an association with Dentons in 1996.
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- Amal Afifi Founding and Managing Partner
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- Ben Unaegbunam Partner, Lagos Lagos
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- Amal Afifi Founding and Managing Partner
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- Fernanda Lopes Partner, Maputo Maputo
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- Kiragu Kimani SC Senior Partner, Nairobi Nairobi
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- Mehdi Megzari Partner, Casablanca Casablanca
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- Head of Our South African Intellectual Property & TMT
We're proud to share that Muhammad Patel, Head of our South African Intellectual Property & TMT practice, has been named a 2025 Trademark Star by Managing IP. This global recognition reflects Muhammad's commitment to protecting brands across borders and delivering strategic IP solutions that empower our clients to grow with confidence.
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- Africa Region Chairperson and Chairperson South Africa / Johannesburg
- Founding Partner of KapdiTwala - Which Combined With Dentons
- Noor Kapdi Africa Region Chairperson and Chairperson South Africa, Johannesburg Johannesburg
Noor Kapdi is Dentons' Chairperson for the Africa region. Working out of Cape Town and Johannesburg, he is part of the global leadership of the Firm and was responsible for developing and implementing Dentons' strategy in the Africa region for over 7 years. Under his leadership the Firm's Africa region grew to 18+ offices across Angola, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda and Zambia.
Noor is a Founding Partner of KapdiTwala - which combined with Dentons in 2012 - and also serves as the Chairperson of Dentons in South Africa. He is a Co-Chair of the Firm's Global ESG Practice Leadership Team and a member of the Global Banking and Finance, Global Corporate and Global Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance practice groups. He is an experienced commercial lawyer with particular expertise in oil and gas and private equity. He has extensive experience in all aspects of the oil and gas upstream, midstream and downstream sectors. Noor has also been involved in all aspects of the private equity industry and has established his reputation in the region, working closely with provincial and national governments. His extensive knowledge spans all facets of private equity, including, buy-outs, venture capital, fund formation and management, fund investment and advice to professionals operating in this speciality. Clients benefit from his global experience in fundraising, fund structuring and fund management.
Noor has served as the deputy chairperson of the Western Cape Investment & Trade Promotion Agency (WESGRO) and as the acting chairperson of the executive committee of the South African Oil and Gas Alliance (SAOGA). He is also a member of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN).
Noor was recently awarded the Presidential Award from the Cape Law Society for his work in establishing the first black law firm in South Africa with an international affiliation. In 2021, Noor was ranked by IFLR1000 as a Notable Practitioner for M&A and Project Development in the Energy and Oil and Gas sectors.
Experience
Confidential client: Negotiating to conclusion a joint venture with a Mozambique based logistics company to execute drilling programme logistics for a major multi-national company.
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- Managing Partner
- Managing Partner / Casablanca
- Managing Partner of Dentons in Morocco
- Omar Sayarh Managing Partner, Casablanca Casablanca
With over 20 years of proven expertise, Omar has distinguished himself as a leading practitioner in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital market, hospitality, real estate and projects (Energy, Infrastructure and Industrial) and renewable energy, both in Morocco and across the African continent.
Omar diverse portfolio encompasses advising financial institutions, insolvency practitioners, administrators, multinational corporation and other local and international stakeholders on complex commercial deals, plus joint ventures as well as purchases of shares in enterprises requiring technical expertise, strategic made-to-measure negotiation, risk management and dispute resolution. His in-depth knowledge of labor law allows him to assist clients with complex employment issues and regulatory compliance.
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- Senior Partner, Counsel, Port Louis Port Louis
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- Serge Sergiou Consultant, London London
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- Sigee Koech Managing Partner, Nairobi Nairobi
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- Managing Partner, Attorney - at - Law / Port Louis
- Managing Partner, Attorney - at - Law, Port Louis Port Louis
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- Sola Adepetun Partner, Lagos Lagos
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- Taiwo Afonja Managing Partner, Lagos Lagos
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- CEO
- Canada Chief Executive Officer / Calgary
- Member of the Dentons Global Management Committee
As CEO, Tim (he/him/his) leads the strategic direction of the Firm in Canada, driving forward the Firm's strategy as Canada's leading global law firm. Leveraging his prior experience as a Managing Partner and National Board member, together with years of practice experience as one of Canada's leading lawyers in corporate finance, M&A and private equity, Tim has a bold vision for the future. Through programs and initiatives aimed at inspiring and igniting the power of its people, Dentons delivers creative and intelligent solutions to support client success.
Tim is a member of the Dentons Global Management Committee and Global Board.
Prior to assuming the CEO role, Tim held various national leadership positions at the Firm, including Managing Partner of the Calgary office, member of the National Management Committee, Chair of the Dentons Canada Audit Committee, two terms on the Dentons Canada Board, and Head of the Calgary Securities Corporate Finance and M&A Group. Recognized as one of Canada's leading lawyers in corporate finance, M&A and private equity, Tim has extensive experience advising clients on all matters pertaining to mergers and acquisitions, securities, corporate finance and corporate/commercial transactions, having represented public companies, underwriters and private issuers.
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- Trevor Brockerhoff Managing Partner, Windhoek Windhoek